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Locum Consultant Anaesthetist
The closing date is 30 June 2026
The postholder will have significant involvement in the delivery of anaesthesia for all theatres during daytime cover and as part of the consultant weekend trauma rota. The department covers most anaesthesia specialities, and a dynamic individual with supplementary interests would be welcomed.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
The remit of the post holder will be to work flexibly within the multi‑disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients requiring anaesthesia. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Anaesthetic Department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
Main duties of the job
The post will be based mainly at Princess Royal University Hospital site and the proposed 10 PA Job Plan is attached. There will be an average of 9 Programmed Activities of Direct Clinical Care with the remainder being allocated for Supporting Professional and/or other Activities.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co‑operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust's patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following:
* The provision of a first class clinical service
* Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
* Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies
* Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's service plans
* Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust.
About us
* The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person‑centred, digitally‑enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job responsibilities
* Together with other colleagues, to provide a high quality care service to patients. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the Care Group.
* Shared responsibility with other colleagues for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the Unit on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave and short-term sickness as detailed in your contract.
* Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
* Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
* Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Care Groups management team where part of the service structure.
* Contribute to the Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
* Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, Clinical Governance programmes and Learning from Deaths.
* Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
* Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
* Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post‑qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
* Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
* Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Care Group/Departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
* Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
* Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence‑based practice and maintaining patient safety.
* Kings is committed to providing Consultant led 7‑day services and in the event of future developments the post holder would be expected to contribute equally with other Consultant colleagues.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* FRCA or equivalent.
* Other higher degree or diploma (e.g MD).
* A special interest or fellowship.
Training and Experience
* Wide experience in all aspects of anaesthesia.
* A special interest.
Audit and Quality Improvement
* Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
* Must be able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
* Audit Publications.
Teaching
* Experience of undergraduate and post‑graduate teaching and exam preparation.
* Teaching skills course/qualifications.
Registration
* Full Registration with GMC.
* Name on GMC Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment.
* A special interest or fellowship.
Administration
* Experience in day to day organisation of anaesthetic services in a busy Hospital.
Management and Leadership
* Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Management course and/or qualification.
Research and Publications
* Relevant research experience in one or more aspects of anaesthesia.
* Publication of relevant review articles or case reports.
* Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum excl London Zone Allowance.
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