Locum Consultant Anaesthetist

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  • Carshalton, Greater London
  • £109,725-145,478 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Locum Consultant General Fixed term 12 monthsWe have an opportunity for the correct candidate to be appointed to the role of 12 month Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics with General AnaesthesiaThis post will be across both sites and cross site sessions sessions incorporated into the job plan10 Programmed ActivitiesOn Call duties are 1 in 12The successful candidate must be dedicated to the persuit of excellence always placing the patient first.Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 420,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.The Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the STG teaching programme for medical students and the South Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme.There is a well established Simulation teaching programme which may give opportunites for suitably qualified applicants.We score highly in national Hip Fracture audit data and are one of the busiest 5 units in London.We have a dedicated daycase Paediatric Hospital with visiting Surgeons from St Georges and a very busy Obstetric Unit which accepts outside referrals.Main duties of the jobPrinciple Duties of the PostThe principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:1. To always, comply with the GMC's guidance on 'Good Medical Practice' as amended orsubstituted from time to time.2. To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.3. To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and inagreement with your Clinical Director.4. To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trustresources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.5. On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (orarranged Consultant Induction).6. To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.7. To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and outpatients under your care.About usSt George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.DetailsDate posted02 September 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£109,725 to £145,478 a year per anumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number343-LCON-202Job locationsCross SiteWrythe laneCarshaltonSM5 1AAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProposed Job Plan:The proposed job plan for this post within the JD . This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment and become operational.Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be aprospective agreement that sets out a consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives andresponsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practiceincluding clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesProposed Job Plan:The proposed job plan for this post within the JD . This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment and become operational.Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be aprospective agreement that sets out a consultants typical working pattern, duties, objectives andresponsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practiceincluding clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments.Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6 months advanced higher obstetric anesthesia training/ or equivalent
  • EPALS / APLS training
  • ELS training
  • Higher ICM training or equivalent
  • Higher paediatric anaesthesia training or equivalent
Desirable
  • Specialist interest in other anesthetic sub-specialties
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Broad experience in peri- operative medicine for high risk patients
Desirable
  • Broad range of experience in delivering anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages
Management TrainingEssential
  • Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR
Desirable
  • Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
Teaching ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
ResearchEssential
  • Audit/Research
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
  • Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR or equivalent
  • Minimum of 6 months advanced higher obstetric anesthesia training/ or equivalent
  • EPALS / APLS training
  • ELS training
  • Higher ICM training or equivalent
  • Higher paediatric anaesthesia training or equivalent
Desirable
  • Specialist interest in other anesthetic sub-specialties
Clinical ExperienceEssential
  • Broad experience in peri- operative medicine for high risk patients
Desirable
  • Broad range of experience in delivering anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages
Management TrainingEssential
  • Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR
Desirable
  • Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
Teaching ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
ResearchEssential
  • Audit/Research

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