Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics with Special interest in Orthopaedics

Job overview

The appointee will be expected to deliver first class perioperative care to all surgical patients at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).  The model of care at SWLEOC is a 24/7 consultant lead service working with senior nurse practitioners.  The model of care developed at the centre requires excellent communication skills as the on-going care and management of the patients is delivered by the anaesthetists with close communication with the orthopaedic surgeon.

The centre has six operating theatres and surgery takes place across six days.  The appointee will work 2 weekdays including Friday, but also have the opportunity to provide additional sessions on the bank.

The appointee will have the opportunity to work with the established SWLEOC research department participating in studies relating to perioperative care.  The appointee will also work closely with the Medical Director, SWLEOC Director and Head of Nursing who form the triumvirate management structure at SWLEOC.

Main duties of the job

The role involves providing high‑quality peri‑operative and post‑operative anaesthetic care for patients at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Working within a 24/7 consultant‑led model alongside senior nurse practitioners, the anaesthetist plays a central role in ongoing patient management, requiring strong communication and close collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons.

Key elements of the position include:

• Clinical Care Delivering first‑class peri-operative care for orthopaedic surgical patients. Working within a consultant‑led service that emphasises shared decision‑making and multidisciplinary communication. Supporting activity across six operating theatres, with weekday clinical commitments.
• Delivering first‑class peri-operative care for orthopaedic surgical patients.
• Working within a consultant‑led service that emphasises shared decision‑making and multidisciplinary communication.
• Supporting activity across six operating theatres, with weekday clinical commitments.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to deliver first class post operative care to all surgical patients at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).  The model of care at SWLEOC is a 24/7 consultant lead service working with senior nurse practitioners.  The model of care developed at the centre requires excellent communication skills as the on-going care and management of the patients is delivered by the anaesthetists with close communication with the orthopaedic surgeon.

The centre has six operating theatres and surgery takes place across six days.  The appointee will work Monday to Friday but also have the opportunity to cover the unit out of hours on the bank which is currently covered by fourteen intensivists from our 4 partner trusts.

The appointee will have the opportunity to work with the established SWLEOC research department participating in studies relating to peri operative care.  The appointee will also work closely with the Medical Director, Director and Head of Nursing who form the triumvirate management structure at SWLEOC.