Consultant in Anaesthetics
We are seeking three substantive Consultants in Anaesthetics with a general interest. Successful candidates will join a collaborative and forward‑thinking department that delivers a wide range of anaesthetic services across our three main hospital sites.
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serves a diverse population of almost one million people.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
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Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Responsibilities
* Deliver theatre lists at Ealing, Central Middlesex, or Northwick Park sites.
* Participate in a 1:12 cross‑site (Northwick Park and Ealing) on‑call rota; current on‑call is remunerated at 1PA and attracts a 3% availability supplement.
* Direct supervision of emergency operating as required.
* Direct supervision of obstetric anaesthesia as required.
* Direct operational management of evening and weekend emergency lists.
* Weekend review of PACU patients as required.
Preoperative Assessment (POA)
We are reconfiguring our POA service to become a single sub‑specialty under the heading of Peri‑Operative Medicine within the Anaesthetic/Critical Care directorate. Applicants with training, experience, and interest in this field are desirable; it will be essential for Job Plan 1. The service will provide standardised high‑quality peri‑operative care across all surgical specialties, supported by dedicated nursing teams and physician partners. High‑Risk Anaesthetic Clinics (HiRAC) will be delivered alongside physician colleagues and multidisciplinary team members (physiotherapists, pharmacists, dietitians).
Paediatrics
On‑call and CEPOD activity at NPH involves a significant paediatric cohort, requiring acute management and transport to specialist units via the local Children’s Acute Transport Service (CATS). NPH also houses a small paediatric HDU with capacity for up to two patients with established tracheostomies/long‑term ventilation.
Our Hospital Sites
* Northwick Park Hospital – busy emergency department, top‑rated hyper‑acute stroke unit, and hyper‑acute rehabilitation unit.
* St Mark’s Hospital – internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital – district general hospital with 24/7 emergency department, urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
* Central Middlesex Hospital – planned care site hosting surgical and outpatient services, collocated with an urgent care centre.
Contact
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Mrs Latha Kumar
Job title: Directorate Office Manager
Email: latha.kumar@nhs.net
Telephone: 07878145541
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