Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthesia with a special interest inPerioperative medicine at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH).10 Programmed Activities will be offered - 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (which includes 0.5 PA for oncall) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department andthe successful applicant. It is expected that the initial job plan will be reviewed after 6 months ofservice. Initial job plan will include sessions within all major units at the RNOH including theperipheral nerve injury unit, sarcoma unit, joint replacement unit, spinal unit, shoulder unit, foot& ankle unit, and anaesthetic pre-assessment clinic. Candidates must be able to demonstrateclinical experience at either fellowship or consultant level for perioperative medicine, includinganaesthesia for complex orthopaedic and complex spinal deformity surgery.Job plans may be changed to accommodate where possible the specific requests of the candidateand the needs of the department.Currently the Trust permits flexibility in time and space to accommodate SPAs.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based at the Stanmore site in Middlesex.
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 anddepartmental 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 andnational guidelines To undertake research
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
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthesia with a special interest in:Perioperative medicine at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH).10 Programmed Activities will be offered 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (which includes 0.5 PA for oncall) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department andthe successful applicant. It is expected that the initial job plan will be reviewed after 6 months ofservice. Initial job plan will include sessions within all major units at the RNOH including theperipheral nerve injury unit, sarcoma unit, joint replacement unit, spinal unit, shoulder unit, foot& ankle unit, and anaesthetic pre-assessment clinic. Candidates must be able to demonstrateclinical experience at either fellowship or consultant level for perioperative medicine, includinganaesthesia for complex orthopaedic and complex spinal deformity surgery.Job plans may be changed to accommodate where possible the specific requests of the candidateand the needs of the department.Currently the Trust permits flexibility in time and space to accommodate SPAs.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 anddepartmental 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 andnational guidelines To undertake research
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthesia with a special interest in:Perioperative medicine at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH).10 Programmed Activities will be offered 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (which includes 0.5 PA for oncall) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department andthe successful applicant. It is expected that the initial job plan will be reviewed after 6 months ofservice. Initial job plan will include sessions within all major units at the RNOH including theperipheral nerve injury unit, sarcoma unit, joint replacement unit, spinal unit, shoulder unit, foot& ankle unit, and anaesthetic pre-assessment clinic. Candidates must be able to demonstrateclinical experience at either fellowship or consultant level for perioperative medicine, includinganaesthesia for complex orthopaedic and complex spinal deformity surgery.Job plans may be changed to accommodate where possible the specific requests of the candidateand the needs of the department.Currently the Trust permits flexibility in time and space to accommodate SPAs.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 anddepartmental 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 andnational 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).
