Job Description

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An exciting opportunity has become available for Consultant Anaesthetists to join our dynamic and expanding team. This full-time, substantive role will contribute to anaesthetic services across both sites, supporting the growth of the department and the establishment of the Southeast London Lewisham Surgical Centre (LSC). The position reflects the evolving needs of the service, with an updated job plan that includes considerations for staff wellbeing and a focus on comprehensive patient care. The role will require both daytime and weekend clinical care across the two hospitals, with an annualised commitment based on the sessions worked.



The full-time position includes 10 Programmed Activities (PA), divided into 7.5 PA for direct clinical care (DCC) and 2.5 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA). Hybrid job plans will also be available for existing and potentially new appointees who wish to undertake non-surgical centre ENT activity, such as Paediatric ENT or other specialties. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a team at a Trust that has recently been recognized by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCOA) for meeting Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) standards. This accreditation highlights the Trust's commitment to ensuring that their anaesthetic services meet national guidelines and undergo regular reviews to maintain high-quality care. Please refer to the attached candidate information pack for full details and further information.



Participate in the professional supervision, management, support and teaching of Anaesthetic trainees.

Be familiar with the Royal College of Anaesthetists' curriculum for Junior Doctor training, and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials and educational supervision.

Organise and participate in teaching sessions for undergraduate students and post-graduate medical staff and other health professionals.

Participate fully in Clinical Governance, including reporting of incident, investigation of serious incidents, and the effective handling of any complaints

Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the department.

Comply with the Trust's Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Divisional and Medical Directors.

The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust's activities.



Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:



Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development



Widening access (anchor institution) and employability



Improving the experience of staff with disability



Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development



Making equalities mainstream

Clinical Responsibilities:

Participate in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Anaesthetic service, and with the proper functioning of the Anaesthetic Department. This will include some flexibility of fixed commitments.

Participate in the anaesthetic consultant on call rota

Be prepared to work on both sites of the Trust. Although on call duties will be undertaken solely at one of the two sites, some elective theatre sessions do occur cross site when necessary.

Assist when required in the provision of Critical Care services.

Clinical Management & Teaching:

Participate in the professional supervision, management, support and teaching of Anaesthetic trainees.

Be familiar with the Royal College of Anaesthetists' curriculum for Junior Doctor training, and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials and educational supervision

Organise and participate in teaching sessions for undergraduate students and post-graduate medical staff and other health professionals.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance:

Participate fully in Clinical Governance, including reporting of incident, investigation of serious incidents, and the effective handling of any complaints

Participate in the Clinical Audit programme of the department.

Comply with the Trust's Clinical Governance processes as stipulated by the Divisional and Medical Directors.

The post holder is responsible for data quality and complying with the policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust's activities.

Continuing Professional Development:

Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level

Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice

Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy, and meet the requirements for revalidation

Demonstrate willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels

Policy, Planning and Management:

Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols.

Review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness.

Support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.

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.

Monitor, with appropriate managers, performance indicators for the service, and implement action as necessary