Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

Job overview

Newham Hospital Department of Anaesthetics has undergone significant expansion, driven by the implementation of the Barts Health Surgical Strategy. Within this trust wide strategy Newham has established itself as a high-volume low acuity surgical hub catering for a range of specialties including elective orthopaedics in the Gateway Surgical Centre.

We are seeking colleagues who share our values and vision to join our team of consultants to enable this to happen. You will need to be committed and keen, able to work collaboratively with diverse groups, and be able to show leadership and integrity. You will be expected to take a role within the managerial structure of the department, and you will demonstrate a commitment to education, supporting the junior staff in their professional development. Above all else you will be and excellent clinician who delivers great care to your patients.

We are particularly looking for anaesthetists with a specialist interest in regional anaesthesia orthopaedic and regional anaesthesia.

Main duties of the job

Provide safe, effective, responsive and caring anaesthetic services

• Participate in the anaesthetic consultant on call rota at Newham Hospital, including paediatric and obstetric emergencies
• To ensure that standards are maintained and developed through clinical audit, quality improvement, and evidence-based research
• Participate actively in clinical governance, including reporting of incidents, undertaking learning responses, compassionate engagement, duty of candour and responding to complaints.
• To be familiar with the Royal College of Anaesthetists’ curriculum for Junior Doctor Training and contribute to their training requirements, including tutorials and educational supervision.
• Agree a job plan with the Clinical lead in Anaesthetics and participate in a rota to deliver a consultant led service.

Research

The department has an active research program led by Dr Bhavesh Gohil and is running multiple studies at Newham.

Participation in research is strongly encouraged the post-holder will be welcome to initiate and to participate in research programmes under the guidance of the research lead.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification  for main responsibilities and other details