Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
London NW1, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 May, 25

Salary

139882.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Professional Development, Assessment, Doctors, Training, It, Qi, Urology, Initiation, Teaching, Participation, Audit Committee, Bariatrics

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

We have opportunities for an enthusiastic anaesthetist to join our vibrant and growing department. This post has arisen due to expansion of services and replacement sessions for trust, university, and external roles that members of our team have taken on. They would suit anaesthetists who are looking to spend a year with us, either as a stepping stone to a substantive consultant role, to enhance their clinical expertise or to experience life in a Central London Teaching Hospital. We are known for our research and innovation but recognise that our success comes from a department which is supportive, cohesive, providing excellent standards of care, and where all members have an equal standing. Our Anaesthetic Department prides itself on being a friendly, cohesive and inclusive team supported by outstanding surgical and multidisciplinary staff.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

  • Full registration with the GMC, FRCA or equivalent; current General Medical Council (London), Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia or equivalent experience
  • Applicants who are within six months of obtaining CCT may apply
  • Start date within 6 months of interview date

University College London Hospital is a major teaching hospital. As a regional cancer centre and tertiary referral centre we have a challenging and complex workload. We have particular expertise in bariatrics, upper and lower GI, orthopaedics, urology, paediatric, head and neck, thoracic and endocrine surgery.

  • To contribute alongside the consultant body to an excellent standard of care covering the full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and management of patients requiring anaesthetic services as outlined on your job plan.
  • Patient safety – to be actively involved in delivering high quality patient centred care and contributing to safety and quality initiatives and improvement projects being undertaken in the trust.
  • Education – to supervise and support doctors in training. This will include delivery of teaching sessions and assisting the personal and professional development of our non-consultant staff. It will also include assessment and appraisal of trainees under your supervision with appropriate liaison with Clinical/College tutors when required.
  • Quality Improvement and Audit – active participation in QI and audit projects, including initiation and supervision of projects related to your subspecialist interest. Participation in national audits is encouraged. All projects are approved by the Clinical Effectiveness and Audit Committee.
  • Administration – to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and the administration of the department.
  • Departmental Activities – to contribute and support departmental meetings.
  • Cover – to provide cover for colleagues in their absence and deal with emergencies as the occasion demands.

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.
Our labour ward delivers 7000 babies a year and has an interest in high-risk medical patients including GUCH. We have built a new hospital - Grafton Way, in addition to the current services, which has a proton beam therapy unit and an 8 theatre short stay surgical suite
Life outside work is also rich and rewarding. The hospitals are situated in a lively corner of central London, a short walk from the British Museum, Regent’s Park, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and Kings Cross. Travel to the hospital is easy on public transport, or by bike, from all over London and the surrounding area.
This is a full time (10PA) position
Please attach a copy of your CV to your application.
Candidates for interview are encouraged to visit the hospital. For further information or to arrange to visit the Department please contact: Dr Irene Bouras, Clinical Lead.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

  • In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the second year in a row.

UCLH top trust to work at in England – for the second year running! University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH

Responsibilities

Please refer the Job description for details

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