Job summaryHomerton Healthcare is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic anaesthetist with a variety of interests including obstetric and paediatric anaesthesia to provide anaesthetic services and an on-call commitment at the Homerton Hospital. This post has arisen due to expansion of services.
The post is offered on a full-time basis of 10 programmed activities, 8 DCC & 2 SPA. The post includes a commitment to an on-call service which covers general, obstetric and emergencies and support to ITU and A&E which includes care of acutely ill children.
Main duties of the jobTo provide training and service for the provision of service to the anaesthetic department which will include flexibility of fixed commitments. In addition, to maintain and develop an environment of clinical and academic excellence.
To participate in a rota which facilitates appropriate consultant leadership and provides on-call cover at night, weekends and during periods of leave.
To assist in the provision of services within the SWSH directorate, demonstrating flexibility and co-operation when required
To participate in the Directorate's clinical meetings
About usHomerton Hospital provides general hospital and community services to Hackney and the City of London, and specialist care in obstetrics, neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, bariatric surgery, and neuro rehabilitation across east London and beyond. The hospital provides a full range of general acute services for the local population and a range of specialist services for patients from further afield. These include perinatal (level 3 NICU) and fertility services, bariatric and laparoscopic surgery, and stroke and neuro-rehabilitation. The hospital has three day surgery theatres and five main operating theatres for all types of general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, gynaecology, maxillo-facial, urology, ENT and obstetrics. There is a 10-bedded combined adult intensive care / high dependency unit. A major capital expansion programme is in hand to expand the operating provision with a new elective centre which providing 2 additional operating theatres. As one of London's designated peri-natal centres, Homerton provides a highly specialised range of obstetric and neonatal services. The Trust's community services offer a full range of adult and children's services and many of these are delivered in conjunction with partner organisations within the local health and social care economy.
Job responsibilitiesClinical DutiesTo provide training and service for the provision of service to the anaesthetic department which will include flexibility of fixed commitments. In addition, to maintain and develop an environment of clinical and academic excellence.
To participate in a rota which facilitates appropriate consultant leadership and provides on-call cover at night, weekends and during periods of leave.
To assist in the provision of services within the SWSH directorate, demonstrating flexibility and co-operation when required
To participate in the Directorate's clinical meetings.
Clinical Management & Teaching- To participate in the professional supervision and teaching of anaesthetic and other trainees within the department.
To assist in the organisation of and participate in teaching sessions for under and post-graduate medical staff and other healthcare professionals.
To undertake appropriate mentoring and appraisal of trainees.
To assist in the recruitment of trainee medical staff
Research & AuditTo be actively involved in audit and quality improvement projects and to support the Trusts Clinical Governance programme.
To initiate and participate in agreed research projects, within the post- holders field of specialist expertise.
To implement audit and research findings as appropriate.
To participate / organise journal clubs as appropriate.
Policy & PlanningTo contribute to the development of clinical, treatment and organisational protocols.
To review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness.
To assist in the development of the Directorates Annual Service Plan where appropriate.
To participate in strategic planning for the services
Communication & ManagementTo support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.
To participate in all aspects of the Directorate and Hospitals affairs, including attendance at relevant Consultant and Directorate meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required.
To monitor, with appropriate managers, performance indicators for the service and implement action as necessary.
To provide prompt and effective advice to those within the directorate, and to seek their views on service developments, where appropriate.
To assist in the effective handling of patient complaints.
The on-call commitment will be solely at the Homerton University Hospital NHS Trust, on a 1:16 basis **.** The timetable is provisional and will be subject to a formal review after 3 months or sooner in the light of the changing needs of the post and local circumstances. The post holder will be expected to be flexible and co-operative in accordance with the requirements of the departments especially in view of the post COVID 19 operating which constrains our hospital.
For full details for the role please refer to the Job description and person specification.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- On GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interview
- FRCA or equivalent post- graduate qualification
Desirable- Higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)
Clinical skillsEssential- Proven excellent clinical skills and experience
Desirable- Track record of adopting new techniques
Relevant experience in speciality/sub specialityEssential- Clinical training and experience in all aspects of anaesthesia
- Experience in managing Paediatric emergencies & training course (e.g. APLS, PALS)
- Advanced training in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Desirable- Advanced airway management skills and experience of managing difficult airways
Leadership and professionalism including quality improvementEssential- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
- A proven track record to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.
Management skillsEssential- Attendance at management or leadership courses.
Desirable- Management of team or programme/project
Teaching & trainingEssential- Proven experience of undergraduate and post- graduate teaching
Desirable- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course leading to a teaching qualification.
- Innovation in teaching/training
Clinical GovernanceEssential- Evidence of contribution to effective meaningful audit, quality improvement and clinical risk management particularly in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable- Quality improvement projects in obstetric anaesthesia
ResearchEssential- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable- Relevant research experience
- Publication of peer reviewed papers
- Presentation in Obstetric Anaesthesia at National or International Meetings
Communication skillsEssential- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
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).Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 
