Job overview
Specialist Grade in Anaesthesia with an interest in Airway
10pa Job Plan - Cross Site working will be required
We have an exciting opportunity for a candidate with an interest in Airway to join our team as a Specialist Grade Dr.
The Anaesthetics department is a friendly and supportive one. We have achieved ACSA Accreditation from the RCoA and are extremely proud of this achievement. We welcome innovation and will support change where it improves care to our patients
Inclusion and Diversity: We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.
Apply today! If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and eager to contribute to our education and research programmes, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our dedicated team at Epsom and St Helier Hospitals.
Main duties of the job
- The Anaesthetic department: There are a total of 27 anaesthetic consultants employed across the two sites; 14 at STH and 13 at EGH. There are up to 18 anaesthetists in training who rotate between the two sites but cover on-calls at STH. There are 7 other anaesthetists at STH and 21 at EGH (Specialists/SAS/SD and Clinical Fellows). There are a total of seven operating theatres at STH (including two on labour ward), two at QMH and eight at EGH (including one on labour ward). Specialties at EGH include general surgery, colorectal, urology, gynaecology, orthopaedics (elective), ophthalmology, ENT, cardioversions and dental lists. General anaesthesia is also given in endoscopy. Specialties at STH include emergency surgery, trauma/orthopaedic surgery, gynaecology, renal access ophthalmology with paediatric day surgery (ENT, dentals, endoscopy, urology, ophthalmology and general surgery) undertaken at QMH. Anaesthesia is also administered in obstetrics (both main sites) and radiology (STH).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Both sites have an emergency department and provide obstetric services. Between October 2023 and September 2024, the department provided anaesthetic services to approximately 13,500 patients undergoing elective surgery and 3500 undergoing emergency surgery. There were approximately 4000 deliveries at the trust (1500 at EGH and 2500 at STH) with a caesarean rate of 42%, 20% being elective. Critical care, anaesthesia, theatres and pain services are delivered on both sites as part of the CCATP directorate. The Clinical Director leads the clinical governance process for CCATP and is responsible for the governance of the anaesthetic department.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
- Minimum of 12 years medical experience since primary medical qualification
- Minimum of 6 years as SAS grade or equivalent in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Post-graduate professional qualification in Anaesthesia
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe and effective immediate care for critically ill patients of all ages
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad range of experience of anaesthesia for elective, emergency surgery for patients of all ages
- Advanced airway management skills
- Demonstrates ability to manage patients with complex needs whilst remaining aware of own limitations
- Ability to lead resuscitation teams and safely transfer critically ill patients
- Communicates effectively with patients, relatives and carers, placing them at the centre of the care pathway
- Previous experience of working in the NHS
Education and Training
Essential
- Meets the requirements of a sessional supervisor, as defined by the RCOA
- Evaluates, reflects and acts on the effectiveness of education and learning
Desirable
- Meets the requirements of a Clinical/ Educational Supervisor, as defined by the GMC
Leadsership and Teamworking
Essential
- Ability to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospital
- Understands own leadership style and its impact on others
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, contributing to their successful working
- Demonstrates ability to challenge others, escalating concerns when necessary
- Critically reflects on decision-making explaining them effectively to others.
Desirable
- Undertaken training in management and/or teamworking
Patient Safety and Quality improvement
Essential
- Takes prompt action to ensure a high standard of safety and quality of patient care
- Ability to collaborate with hospital teams to manage risk
- Active and consistent engagement with local quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Participates in regional or national quality improvement projects
- Implements evidence-based change to improve patient care
- Undertaken training in quality improvement methodology.
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This advert is for Specialist grade in Anaesthetics with an interest in Airway with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £104,401 - £115,341 per anum. The contract type is Permanent: 10 PA. The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
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