Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthesia, at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex.
The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital is pleased to announce we have a number of 10PA consultant anaesthetist posts available. The anaesthetic department is proud to be a diverse and inclusive department where all new colleagues receive a warm and friendly welcome. You will be joining a department with 35 consultants who provide a large elective and emergency provision to a wide range of services. The posts have become available due to the opening of a new four theatre complex.
10 Programmed Activities will be offered, initially at - 8.0 Direct Clinical Care, 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities, 0.5 on call payment. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will be able to increase SPA activity by mutual agreement once in post.
Job plans will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department and the successful applicant. It is expected that the initial job plan will be reviewed after 6 months service.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at the Stanmore site in Middlesex.
The key duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Provision of high quality anaesthetic care
- Clinical Supervision and support of junior anaesthetic staff
- Active participation in departmental, Trust and national clinical audit
- To engage with the Trust's appraisal programme for medical staff
- Regular timetabled activities in the preoperative department
- Preoperative assessment
- Regional anaesthesia provision
The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department and the successful applicant. Initial job plan will include sessions with the majority of services provided at the RNOH, including the peripheral nerve injury unit, sarcoma unit and joint replacement unit. In addition to theatre sessions the appointee will be expected to provide assessment and management of patients attending the preoperative clinics.
About us
The RNOH is the largest orthopaedic hospital in the UK and is regarded as a leader in the field of orthopaedics both nationally and internationally. In 2023 the trust was ranked the top UK orthopaedic hospital in the Newsweek global poll of specialised hospitals and is one of only 6 European centres in the top 20.
We provide a comprehensive range of neuro-musculoskeletal health care, from acute spinal injury and complex bone tumors to Orthopaedic medicine and specialist rehabilitation for chronic pain sufferers. There is also a dedicated Spinal Cord Injury Centre.
There are 200 in-patient beds on the main site, including 30 paediatric beds. The trust runs 14 dedicated theatres including a new 4 operating room theatre complex that opened in October 203. The RNOH is located in extensive grounds, set amongst green belt countryside. There is an onsite lake where a moments contemplation can be had, amongst fresh air and nature.
The ASPIRE Centre opened on the RNOH site in 1998, built with a National Lottery grant this houses facilities such as swimming pool, gym, Badminton courts and a dance studio, used and abled bodied and disabled patrons, staff may also use the facilities.
The RNOH has above average NHS national staff survey scores across all areas, we are the number one ranking trust across London for 'staff engagement, morale and safe & healthy', additionally, the RNOH is the no. 1 ranking trust across London acute specialist trusts for all categories.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant Anaesthetist
The Appointment
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthesia at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex. 10 Programmed Activities will be offered - 8.0 Direct Clinical Care, 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities, 0.5 for on call activities.
The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department and the successful applicant. It is expected that the initial job plan will be reviewed after 6 months of service. Initial job plan will include sessions within all major units at RNOH including the peripheral nerve injury unit, joint replacement unit and the preoperative assessment department. Job plans may be changed to accommodate where possible the specific requests of the candidate and the needs of the department. Currently the Trust permits flexibility in time and space to accommodate SPAs.
The non-fixed commitments include:
- To join the team of consultant anaesthetists who provide anaesthesia at RNOH
- To provide pre and post operative care
- To participate in the teaching of trainee anaesthetists
- To participate in postgraduate academic meetings of the anaesthetic department and departmental audit
- To attend consultant administrative departmental meetings
- To undertake audit of personal practice
- To improve service delivery and participate with clinical governance in line with local and national guidelines
- To undertake research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Consultant Anaesthetist
The Appointment
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthesia at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, Middlesex. 10 Programmed Activities will be offered - 8.0 Direct Clinical Care, 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities, 0.5 for on call activities.
The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department and the successful applicant. It is expected that the initial job plan will be reviewed after 6 months of service. Initial job plan will include sessions within all major units at RNOH including the peripheral nerve injury unit, joint replacement unit and the preoperative assessment department. Job plans may be changed to accommodate where possible the specific requests of the candidate and the needs of the department. Currently the Trust permits flexibility in time and space to accommodate SPAs.
The non-fixed commitments include:
- To join the team of consultant anaesthetists who provide anaesthesia at RNOH
- To provide pre and post operative care
- To participate in the teaching of trainee anaesthetists
- To participate in postgraduate academic meetings of the anaesthetic department and departmental audit
- To attend consultant administrative departmental meetings
- To undertake audit of personal practice
- To improve service delivery and participate with clinical governance in line with local and national guidelines
- To undertake research
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or GMC recognised equivalent qualification
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
- ALS
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- APLS/EPLS
- Additional professional qualification eg MRCPHCH or MRCP
- Evidence of a teaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non medical)
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Experience in anaesthesia for specialist complex orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
- Experience of Anaesthesia for spinal deformity
- Management experience - e.g. rota/leave coordinator
- Additional professional qualification e.g. MRCPCH or MRCP
Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Other Requirements
Essential
- Openness. Share information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual Respect. Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Understanding and involvement in service development
- emonstrable commitment to antidiscriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- FRCA or GMC recognised equivalent qualification
- Full GMC Registration
- Entry on GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview)
- ALS
- Basic medical qualifications - MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- APLS/EPLS
- Additional professional qualification eg MRCPHCH or MRCP
- Evidence of a teaching qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability - Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
- Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
- Computer literacy/IT skills
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
Desirable
- Experience in effectively delivering training / teaching nursing and medical staff
- Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non medical)
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Experience in anaesthesia for specialist complex orthopaedic surgery
Desirable
- Experience of Anaesthesia for spinal deformity
- Management experience - e.g. rota/leave coordinator
- Additional professional qualification e.g. MRCPCH or MRCP
Quality Improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work
Other Requirements
Essential
- Openness. Share information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual Respect. Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
Skills
Essential
- Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
- Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.
Other Requirements
Essential
- Openness - Shares information and good practice appropriately
- Mutual respect - Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
- Understanding and involvement in service development
- emonstrable commitment to antidiscriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices
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).
