Job summary
The Anaesthetic Department at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is looking to recruit dynamic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. Our Hospital undertakes all vascular surgery for East Kent, Urological (including major Cancer and robotic surgery) and elective orthopaedic surgery. A range of day surgical specialties are also represented, including: Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, ENT, General Surgery (including Paediatrics), ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, MRI and Endoscopy. Emergency Theatre cover is provided daily. Regional anaesthesia plays a major part in our service and we support sustainable anaesthetic principles.
Kent & Canterbury Hospital provides critical care services in a six bedded ITU and a four bedded, mainly post-surgical, HDU supported by dedicated Intensive Care Clinicians and Anaesthetists.
The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit at Kent & Canterbury Hospital are active in education, audit and research. There are regular journal clubs and departmental monthly audit/educational half days. As a department member we encourage you to actively contribute and participate in audit. There will be plenty of opportunity in research and quality improvement projects if so wished.
Our department is a sociable, friendly and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
Job plans within the anaesthetic department are flexible. With this 10 PA position, there is 2 PA allocationfor SPA, during which there is an expectation for the successful candidate to support appraisal, revalidation and completion of mandatory training. It is anticipated that this job plan will include cover for vascular, endovascular, orthopaedic and urology lists however the job plan can be honed to reflect individual skills, knowledge and experience.
Kent and Canterbury Anaesthetic Consultants contribute to a 1:12 non-resident on call rota, supporting the resident registrar grade anaesthetist, covering CEPOD and the specialist ITU.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
Our package of benefits includes an additional £20,000 payment* ** to thank you for choosing to work at our Trust.
In addition, through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/careers/family-first-scheme/
We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.
* ** refer to clauses associated with the Recruitment Premium - For more information, please contact Paul Barnes via paul.barnes@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in the education of junior doctors, medical students and other clinical staff within theatres. William Harvey welcomes a cohort of novice anaesthetists each year, requiring expert guidance and tuition. Other educational roles will be supported and educational qualifications are desirable. There will be an opportunity to join the Simulation faculty team offering courses across the trust and the Prompt training team, supporting multidisciplinary training in Obstetrics. There is also a potential opportunity to become involved in the surgical preassessment service, chronic pain service and other multidisciplinary meetings for a variety of surgical specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be involved in the education of junior doctors, medical students and other clinical staff within theatres. William Harvey welcomes a cohort of novice anaesthetists each year, requiring expert guidance and tuition. Other educational roles will be supported and educational qualifications are desirable. There will be an opportunity to join the Simulation faculty team offering courses across the trust and the Prompt training team, supporting multidisciplinary training in Obstetrics. There is also a potential opportunity to become involved in the surgical preassessment service, chronic pain service and other multidisciplinary meetings for a variety of surgical specialties.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of CCT
- Full GMC registration
- Medical Degree
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification - clinical/education
- Fellowship in airway/regional anaesthesia/Paediatric anaesthesia
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Previous consultant experience.
- Specialist interest in Mechanical Thrombectomy
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Involvement in research
- Leadership management course
Other requirements
Desirable
- Flexibility to work across trust sites
- Dynamic
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Clinically safe and vigilant
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
- Supportive of others
Desirable
- Publications
- Teaching /faculty in courses
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of CCT
- Full GMC registration
- Medical Degree
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification - clinical/education
- Fellowship in airway/regional anaesthesia/Paediatric anaesthesia
Skills and experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Previous consultant experience.
- Specialist interest in Mechanical Thrombectomy
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes
Desirable
- Research qualification
- Involvement in research
- Leadership management course
Other requirements
Desirable
- Flexibility to work across trust sites
- Dynamic
Personal/professional attributes
Essential
- Professional attitude
- Clinically safe and vigilant
- Clear communication
- Teamwork
- Supportive of others
Desirable
- Publications
- Teaching /faculty in courses
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).
