Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

Job title:

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

Company

NHS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for three Locum Consultants in General Anaesthesia.The post holder must be medically qualified, maintain GMC specialist registration and hold a licence to practice.We are keen to attract a motivated, hard-working colleague who share our vision of a cohesive department focused on excellent patient care and outstanding multidisciplinary team collaboration.Main duties of the jobThis is primarily a clinical role, to be carried out across various Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital sites, as well as our High Volume Low Complexity Hub at Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup.The role is a full-time, 10 PA per week position, with 9 PAs designated for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA).The 9 PAs of clinical duties per week include elective theatre work and preoperative assessment clinics. Clinical work will take place over five days (Monday to Friday), with 1 in 10 weeks involving weekend work.This is an outline program and you will be expected to discuss and agree upon a detailed job plan, including your personal and professional objectives, with the Clinical Leads and Director before starting the post.About usThe Theatre, Anaesthesia, and Peri-operative Medicine (TAP) directorate has increased its team of Consultant Anaesthetists by a third in the last three years, reflecting the continued rise in clinical activity. It now has over 100 consultants in adult anaesthesia, each with varied interests and specialist areas, working in the dynamic environments of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust and Queen Mary’s Hospital in Sidcup.TAP is one of the most exciting departments to work in across the country. The department includes a Professor in Anaesthesia, editors from Anaesthesia, members of the Association of Anaesthetists Council, the current President of the Royal College of Anaesthetists Council, and the current DAS President, among others. It is recognised as one of the most productive and engaging clinical, academic, and educational departments in the UK, with an energetic, forward-thinking approach to welcoming new colleagues.DetailsDate posted08 May 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year p.a. excl. LZContractLocumDuration6 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number196-LCON1112Job locationsGuy’s Hospital, St Thomas’ Hospital, and Queen Mary’s HospitalLondon SE1 9RT / SE1 7EH / DA14 6LTLondonSE1 9RTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob responsibilities:The post is fixed-term, with a provisional 10 PA job plan outlined in the Job Description.We are looking for a dynamic and motivated anaesthetist to join our busy department to provide emergency and elective care. The role encompasses general fields of anaesthesia across all hospital sites of the Trust; however, opportunities in specialist areas will be available based on relevant expertise, such as cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesia, cardiology, major surgery, renal transplant, regional anaesthesia, orthopaedics, robotic surgery, and urology.This post does not include contributing to the anaesthesia on-call rota.The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.In addition to clinical work, experience in education, teaching and training, governance, leadership, and research will be considered a significant advantage.For further details and to arrange informal visits, please contact:Dr. Madhusudan Rao PuchakayalaClinical Lead | St Thomas HospitalMadhusudan.Puchakayala@gstt.nhs.uk Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob responsibilities:The post is fixed-term, with a provisional 10 PA job plan outlined in the Job Description.We are looking for a dynamic and motivated anaesthetist to join our busy department to provide emergency and elective care. The role encompasses general fields of anaesthesia across all hospital sites of the Trust; however, opportunities in specialist areas will be available based on relevant expertise, such as cardiothoracic and vascular anaesthesia, cardiology, major surgery, renal transplant, regional anaesthesia, orthopaedics, robotic surgery, and urology.This post does not include contributing to the anaesthesia on-call rota.The post holder will be expected to participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care.In addition to clinical work, experience in education, teaching and training, governance, leadership, and research will be considered a significant advantage.For further details and to arrange informal visits, please contact:Dr. Madhusudan Rao PuchakayalaClinical Lead | St Thomas HospitalMadhusudan.Puchakayala@gstt.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationProfessional QualificationsEssential

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
• On GMC Specialist Register have obtained CCT by commencement of post.
• Appropriate Career progression to be applying for a Substantive Consultant post to fit in with future plans and recent career path

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MD, MBA etc (recognised by the University of London)
• Recent CCT with additional experience
• Unique experience which could bring in a new contribution to the Consultant Team

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT

Desirable

• Additional fellowships in a specialist areas
• Overseas experience in an international centre of excellence

Clinical SkillsEssential

• Evidence of Life support course activity in the last 3 years
• Evidence of Ability to work independently at consultant level
• CV matches the requirements of the post in terms of clinical specialist areas within the Trust

Desirable

• Additional diplomas/certificates in specialist areas including Regional Anaesthesia, ICM, Echo, Perioperative Medicine

Research. Teaching skill & experienceEssential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Evidence of original research
• Publications
• External presentations
• Collaboration in national projects
• Leadership/Specific Role in Education

Leadership / Management skillsEssential

• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.

Desirable

• Leadership Role undertaken
• Leader of change project with achievements/ or evidence of innovation

Person SpecificationProfessional QualificationsEssential

• Eligible for full UK GMC registration and a Licence to Practise.
• On GMC Specialist Register have obtained CCT by commencement of post.
• Appropriate Career progression to be applying for a Substantive Consultant post to fit in with future plans and recent career path

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. MD, MBA etc (recognised by the University of London)
• Recent CCT with additional experience
• Unique experience which could bring in a new contribution to the Consultant Team

Clinical ExperienceEssential

• Comprehensive clinical experience in Anaesthesia equivalent to UK CCT

Desirable

• Additional fellowships in a specialist areas
• Overseas experience in an international centre of excellence

Clinical SkillsEssential

• Evidence of Life support course activity in the last 3 years
• Evidence of Ability to work independently at consultant level
• CV matches the requirements of the post in terms of clinical specialist areas within the Trust

Desirable

• Additional diplomas/certificates in specialist areas including Regional Anaesthesia, ICM, Echo, Perioperative Medicine

Research. Teaching skill & experienceEssential

• Understanding of the principles and applications of clinical research.
• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates, postgraduates and junior medical staff.

Desirable

• Evidence of original research
• Publications
• External presentations
• Collaboration in national projects
• Leadership/Specific Role in Education

Leadership / Management skillsEssential

• Communication; Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English; ability to build rapport, listen, persuade/ negotiate.
• Accountability; Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
• Interpersonal Skills; Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience and ability to work co-operatively with others.

Desirable

• Leadership Role undertaken
• Leader of change project with achievements/ or evidence of innovation

Expected salary

£105504 – 139882 per year

Location

South East London

Job date

Sat, 10 May 2025 01:59:39 GMT

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