Overview Locum Consultant General Fixed term 12 months
We have an opportunity for the correct candidate to be appointed to the role of 12 month Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics with General Anaesthesia. This post will be across both sites and cross site sessions incorporated into the job plan. 10 Programmed Activities. On Call duties are 1 in 12. The successful candidate must be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence always placing the patient first.
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 420,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.
The Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the STG teaching programme for medical students and the South Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme. There is a well established simulation teaching programme which may give opportunities for suitably qualified applicants. We score highly in national Hip Fracture audit data and are one of the busiest 5 units in London. We have a dedicated daycase Paediatric Hospital with visiting Surgeons from St Georges and a very busy Obstetric Unit which accepts outside referrals.
Main duties of the job Principle Duties of the Post
The principal duty of this post is to provide a comprehensive clinical service to patients:
To always comply with the GMC's guidance on "Good Medical Practice" as amended or substituted from time to time.
To ensure that patient confidentiality is always maintained.
To undertake duties as defined within the attached job plan in so far as practicable and in agreement with your Clinical Director.
To be responsible and managerially accountable for the reasonable and effective use of Trust resources that you use and influence, and professionally accountable to the Medical Director.
On commencement to ensure personal attendance at the Trust's corporate Induction (or arranged Consultant Induction).
To participate in the Trust's Statutory & Mandatory training programme.
To be responsible for the Clinical Management of in and outpatients under your care.
About us St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Epsom Hospital. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021 to collaborate more closely on research, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Details Date posted: 02 September 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 343-LCON-202
Job locations: Cross Site, Wrythe lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA
Job responsibilities Proposed Job Plan:
The proposed job plan for this post within the JD. This will be discussed in detail with the post holder on appointment and become operational. Job plans will be reviewed annually, following an appraisal meeting. The job plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a consultant's typical working pattern, duties, objectives and responsibilities for the coming year. It will cover all aspects of a consultant's professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities and external commitments. Additional programmed activities may be offered to the post holder. Any offer of additional programmed activities will be based on the needs of the service and in line with the Trust objectives and will be reviewed on an annual basis.
Person Specification Qualifications
Essential: Hold a medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
Essential: Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CESR or equivalent
Essential: Minimum of 6 months advanced higher obstetric anesthesia training or equivalent
Essential: EPALS / APLS training
Essential: ELS training
Essential: Higher ICM training or equivalent
Essential: Higher paediatric anaesthesia training or equivalent
Desirable: Specialist interest in other anesthetic sub-specialties
Clinical Experience
Essential: Broad experience in peri-operative medicine for high risk patients
Desirable: Broad range of experience in delivering anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery for patients of all ages
Management Training
Essential: Has attended a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CESR
Desirable: Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development
Teaching Experience
Essential: Experience of teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees
Research
Essential: Audit/Research
Disclosures Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires submission for Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust, Cross Site, Wrythe Lane, Carshalton, SM5 1AA. Website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us
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