Job summary
We are excited to invite applications for a substantive posts for a Consultant Anaesthetist here at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
The Anaesthetic Department at Kingston Hospital consists of 36 consultants and over 30 specialty doctors, trust grades and trainees. We are a motivated and supoortive group and were one of the first departments to achieve RCOA accreditation (ACSA), demonstrating our dedication to providing an outstanding quality of care and our enthusiasm to engage with national projects
There is an expectation that the potholder will deliver 6 elective all day Saturday lists to be undertaken on an annual basis.
Main duties of the job
We deliver anaesthetic services to a wide range of district general hospital specialities, allowing the successful candidate a varied and fulfilling consultant career. Expansion of services means there are opportunities for candidates with an interest in regional anaesthesia, paediatrics, remote site anaesthesia, and ophthalmic surgery. We also provide anaesthetic services to one of the busiest and most popular obstetric units in London, with nearly 6000 deliveries per year and successful candidates would be able contribute to elective section lists.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals who will contribute to our friendly department, not just by providing high quality anaesthesia for the specialities we cover but also by supporting the department in the wider sense. We would like to see evidence of participation in quality improvement projects and research and Involvement in teaching and training.
About us
Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was the first acute Trust in London to be rated Outstanding by CQC for Overall Quality and Leadership
We are a district general hospital situated in a beautiful and remarkable part of the country - close to London yet surrounded by Royal Parks, historic buildings and the River Thames. We are located on a single site in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey and run several outpatient clinics in neighbouring areas including Raynes Park Health Centre and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
We employ 3,300+ staff who proudly and efficiently support over 350,000 people locally through a full range of diagnostic and treatment services and we have a national reputation for innovative developments in healthcare, particularly in 'patient-focused' care, day surgery and maternity services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London. Our Maternity Unit is the second biggest in London and receives excellent ratings from patients and reviewers alike.
Please see the Job Description for further details on the posts and for the person specification.
For further details, please contact Dr Jo Glynn, Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics by email joanne.glynn@nhs.net or by contacting the department on 0208 934 2274
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are proud of our reputation as the largest single site District General Hospital in London. Our Maternity Unit is the second biggest in London and receives excellent ratings from patients and reviewers alike.
Please see the Job Description for further details on the posts and for the person specification.
For further details, please contact Dr Jo Glynn, Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics by email joanne.glynn@nhs.net or by contacting the department on 0208 934 2274
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide range of anaesthetic experience in all surgical specialties excluding cardiac surgery and neurosurgery
- Experience of emergency surgery in all ages of patients.
- Exposure to management of sick children in a DGH setting prior to transfer.
Desirable
- Advanced training/SIAs (or equivalent experience) in specialities relevant to the department, such as regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, peri-operative medicine, bariatric surgery, acute inpatient pain, ophthalmic surgery
Resuscitation
Essential
- ALS provider
- APLS provider
Desirable
- ALS/APLS/EPALS Instructor
Experience in Training
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
Desirable
- Simulation facilitator
- Qualification in post-graduate education
Experience in Quality Improvement, clinical audit and research
Essential
- Involvement in Quality Improvement Projects and Audit
Desirable
- Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Presentation at national and international meetings
- Experience in research
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the department
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- CCT in Anaesthesia and on GMC's Specialist Register; or within 6 months of CCT from the date of the interview or have confirmed eligibility for Specialist Registration.
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Wide range of anaesthetic experience in all surgical specialties excluding cardiac surgery and neurosurgery
- Experience of emergency surgery in all ages of patients.
- Exposure to management of sick children in a DGH setting prior to transfer.
Desirable
- Advanced training/SIAs (or equivalent experience) in specialities relevant to the department, such as regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, peri-operative medicine, bariatric surgery, acute inpatient pain, ophthalmic surgery
Resuscitation
Essential
- ALS provider
- APLS provider
Desirable
- ALS/APLS/EPALS Instructor
Experience in Training
Essential
- Demonstrable commitment and ability to teach and train undergraduates and junior doctors.
Desirable
- Simulation facilitator
- Qualification in post-graduate education
Experience in Quality Improvement, clinical audit and research
Essential
- Involvement in Quality Improvement Projects and Audit
Desirable
- Relevant publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Presentation at national and international meetings
- Experience in research
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Demonstrate leadership skills within a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to continuing professional development and clinical governance
- Ability to be flexible to meet the demands of the department
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels
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).
