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The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is appointing a Consultant in Anaesthetics with an interest in regional anaesthesia, orthopaedics and trauma. Homerton University Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic anaesthetist with a variety of interests to provide general anaesthetic services and an on call commitment at the Homerton Hospital. This post has arisen due to expansion of services. The post is offered on a full time basis of 10 programmed activities, 8 DCC & 2 SPA. The posts include a commitment to an on-call service which covers general, obstetric emergencies and also support to ICU and ED which includes care of acutely ill children.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties • To provide training and service for the provision of service to the anaesthetic department. This may include some flexibility of fixed commitments. In addition, to maintain and develop an environment of clinical and academic excellence. • To participate in a rota which facilitates appropriate consultant leadership, and provides on-call cover at night, weekends and during periods of leave. • To assist in the provision of services within the SWNS directorate, demonstrating flexibility and co-operation when required • To participate in the Directorate's clinical meetings. Clinical Management & Teaching • To participate in the professional supervision, management support and teaching of anaesthetic and other trainees within the department. • To assist in the organisation of and participate in teaching sessions for under and post-graduate medical staff and other health professionals. • To undertake appropriate ‘mentoring’ and appraisal of trainees. • To assist in the recruitment of trainee medical staff. The on-call commitment will be solely at the Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, on a 1: 18 basis.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description for a detailed job description including main duties and detailed job plan.
Person specification
Research
Essential
- Understanding of principles and application of clinical research
Desirable
- Relevant research experience
- Publication of peer reviewed papers
- Presentation at National or International Meetings
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC’s specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC’s specialist register by date of interview
- FRCA or equivalent postgraduate qualificatio
Desirable
- Higher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)
Clinical skills
Essential
- Proven excellent clinical skills and experience
Desirable
- Track record of adopting new techniques
Management skills
Essential
- Attendance at management or leadership courses.
Desirable
- Management of team or programme/project
Clinical governance
Essential
- Evidence of contribution to effective meaningful audit, quality improvement and clinical risk management particularly in orthopaedic anaesthesia
Desirable
- Quality improvement projects in Regional Anaesthesia, Orthopaedics & Trauma
Personal attributes
Essential
- An awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectively
- Professional attitude towards work, good record of attendance
Communication skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English
- IT skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- Computer skills course/certificate
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to cooperate, persuade and negotiate within a senior clinical and management team
Teaching and training
Essential
- Proven experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Desirable
- Experience of educational supervision, teaching skills course leading to a teaching qualification.
- Innovation in teaching/training
Patient focused skills
Essential
- Empathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in all aspects of anaesthesia
- Experience in managing Paediatric emergencies & training course (e.g. APLS, PALS)
- Advanced training in Regional anaesthesia
Leadership and professionalism including quality improvement
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes
- A proven track record to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.
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This advert is for Consultant in Anaesthetics-int in Regional Anaesthesia, Ortho & Trauma with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Jun 2026.
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