Job Description

This is a really exciting time to join the Trust as we develop our dedicated elective site at Ashford Hospital to achieve our vision of creating a state-of-the-art centre of excellence for planned surgical procedures; with care delivered by dedicated, specialist teams in a modern and well-equipped environment. It is being developed as part of the wider elective centre plans across Surrey Heartlands.



We are looking for two Locum Consultants in Anaesthesia (fixed term basis of 12 months) to join our talented and enthusiastic team of over 40 consultants and eight specialty doctors, working in a friendly and flexible department.



These posts are aimed at General Anaesthetists with a suitable specialist interest, who may be interested in working up to 9 DCC session, plus 1 SPA session, to support elective cases based at Ashford Hospital. There will be no on-calls associated with this role, unless desired. There is flexibility in the type and number of sessions to be covered, and general anaesthesia will predominantly be related to Ophthalmology and Orthopaedic procedures.



Our vision is to create a centre for planned surgical care, where staff have the opportunity to work in an environment of continuous learning and professional development. This role forms part of the Department of Anaesthesia where we are proud of our effective multidisciplinary team working between medical, nursing, management and support staff.



Our plans are ambitious, why not come and join our team?



Post holder will be required to support with the provision of anaesthesia within the relevant surgical procedures.



The post will form part of the medical team within the elective centre, supporting the development and expansion of this as it progresses.

The main duties of the role will involve:

Delivering clinical, educational and managerial services of the highest professional standard at consultant level. Working with existing consultants and the wider multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality well-led services for patients. This includes, diagnosis, investigation, treatment and management of patients where relevant, in accordance with Trust Policies. Delivering clinical care to patients, assisting clinical decision making and sharing equally in the workload within the team.

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.



Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.



We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.



Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.



We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.



We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:



Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement



On-site Nurseries



On-site staff cafes



On-site parking



Support in career development



Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics



Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:

www.asph-careers.org



The role will be up to 9 DCC sessions plus 1 SPA Session, as per the preference of the successfully appointed candidates. There is no on-call associated with this role, unless the successfully appointed candidates would like to participate in this.



An indicative job plan has been provided in the , however this will be reviewed and agreed to suit the requirements and sub-speciality interests of the successful candidates. Weekend trauma lists may also be incorporated into an applicants job plan, should this be desired.



Please review the document, which further expands on this and the main duties of the job, as outlined above.