Job summary
We have a Consultant Anaesthetist post available based at the Royal Surrey Foundation Trust, Guildford. The post is full time comprising 10 PAs.We are a department that provide a consultant-led service to dynamic surgical teams at the cutting edge of surgical innovation. Our department prides itself in allowing each individual to develop and bring their own areas of expertise and interest to what is already a very diverse mix of special interests. These include the more conventional areas such as examinerships, deanery roles, quality improvement, editorships, fellowship leads etc. but have expanded to medical examiner roles, mortality reviews, clinical risk, project management, ethics, and management roles within the Trust.Work has started on a purpose built, modular, ambulatory care centre - the Cancer and Surgical Innovation Centre (CASIC) - in the grounds of the RSFT that will give us additional capacity of 6 new theatres and associated facilities. Expected to come online in 2026, this exciting development opens up new opportunities to appointees.
For further information or for informal visit please contact Dr Ben Morrison Clinical Director for Anaesthetics benmorrison@nhs.net Tel 01483 464116
Main duties of the job
There is increasing demand for anaesthetic support for procedures away from theatres, with endoscopy, interventional radiology and Radiotherapy being at the forefront of expansion recently. These are relatively new areas of demand, and along with an expansion of elective obstetrics and obstetric clinics offers a new consultant niche areas to organise and streamline. We are also expanding our pre-assessment service including a greater provision of consultant-led high-risk anaesthetic clinics.
The department has historically led the way in holding senior deanery roles and we would look to new consultants to join our group of educational supervisors.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues, to provide Anaesthesia services throughout the peri-operative period, including pre-assessment.
To provide cover for consultant and senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues to take part in medical audit, quality improvement and research as appropriate.
In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
To ensure continuous compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
To adhere to the Duties of a Doctor as defined by the General Medical Council (https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/good-medical-practice/duties-of-a-doctor). This includes engaging with the formal Appraisal and Revalidation processes.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues, to provide Anaesthesia services throughout the peri-operative period, including pre-assessment.
To provide cover for consultant and senior colleagues in respect of periods of leave.
In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues to take part in medical audit, quality improvement and research as appropriate.
In conjunction with consultant and senior colleagues to ensure that the requirements of clinical governance are met.
To ensure continuous compliance with all statutory and mandatory training requirements.
To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
To adhere to the Duties of a Doctor as defined by the General Medical Council (https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/good-medical-practice/duties-of-a-doctor). This includes engaging with the formal Appraisal and Revalidation processes.
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics
- FRCA or equivalent
- Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor qualification
- CPET assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training and clinical experience in anaesthesia equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in anaesthesia
- Experience in Major Cancer, High Risk, Obstetric, Hepatobiliary, Robotic, Orthopaedic & Airway anaesthesia
- Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
Desirable
- Fellowship training
- Post CCT experience
- Significant experience in regional anaesthesia
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a license to practice with the GMC
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics
- FRCA or equivalent
- Provider status in ATLS/APLS/ALS or equivalent, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of interview date
Desirable
- Educational Supervisor qualification
- CPET assessment qualification
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive training and clinical experience in anaesthesia equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in anaesthesia
- Experience in Major Cancer, High Risk, Obstetric, Hepatobiliary, Robotic, Orthopaedic & Airway anaesthesia
- Significant evidence of experience in clinical leadership
Desirable
- Fellowship training
- Post CCT experience
- Significant experience in regional anaesthesia
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
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).
