Job summary
The successful applicant will join our busy but friendly department at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford with the opportunity to subspecialise in anaesthesia for a variety of surgical specialties dependant on individual interests and training. Specialties include maxillofacial surgery for the head and neck cancer service, ENT, Obstetrics, Regional, Trauma, orthopaedics and colorectal surgery amongst others. In addition to the clinical responsibilities of the post the department is looking for a candidate who will bring other skills and knowledge. This might include patient safety, quality improvement, teaching, management or research.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10PA post which includes 2 SPAs. Any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Additional sessions may be available on request.
About us
The Trust has five hospitals providing a wide range of high-quality services and opportunities for innovation. The anaesthetic department operates at three of these, The William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and The Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother Hospital in Margate have full range of district general hospital services, as well as regional specialities.Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury is a specialist services hub which provides adult medical care, inpatient renal, urology and vascular services and robotic surgery.
In addition, a new hospital in Dover, the Buckland, and Royal Victoria Hospital, Folkestone, provide a variety of outpatient, diagnostic and minor injury services, alongside a range of services throughout the local area.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed within three months of appointment and can be honed to reflect the individual's clinical expertise and needs of the service. The job plan will then be reviewed annually.
The trust has a clear clinically-led strategy to transform secondary care in East Kent and deliver outstanding standards across all specialties which build services around the characteristics of our patients and a commitment to refreshing our estate and facilities. We support clinicians who see opportunities to make high quality care available locally for our population, and we have a strong research ethic as a high recruiter to research studies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A formal job plan will be agreed within three months of appointment and can be honed to reflect the individual's clinical expertise and needs of the service. The job plan will then be reviewed annually.
The trust has a clear clinically-led strategy to transform secondary care in East Kent and deliver outstanding standards across all specialties which build services around the characteristics of our patients and a commitment to refreshing our estate and facilities. We support clinicians who see opportunities to make high quality care available locally for our population, and we have a strong research ethic as a high recruiter to research studies.
Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Post CCT clinical experience.
- Leadership roles
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Essential Medical degree from recognised medical school
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of CCT)
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - clinical/education
- Experience in airway/maxillofacial anaesthesia or paediatric anaesthesia.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Clinically safe and vigilant
- Clear communication Strong teamwork
- Supportive of others
- Holistic approach to patient care
Desirable
- Publications
- Teaching/faculty in courses
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes
Desirable
- Leadership or management course
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to provide on-call commitment at WHH
Desirable
- Flexibility to work across trust sites
Person Specification
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Post CCT clinical experience.
- Leadership roles
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Essential Medical degree from recognised medical school
- FRCA or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of CCT)
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification - clinical/education
- Experience in airway/maxillofacial anaesthesia or paediatric anaesthesia.
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Clinically safe and vigilant
- Clear communication Strong teamwork
- Supportive of others
- Holistic approach to patient care
Desirable
- Publications
- Teaching/faculty in courses
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes
Desirable
- Leadership or management course
Other requirements
Essential
- Able to provide on-call commitment at WHH
Desirable
- Flexibility to work across trust sites
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
