Consultant in Anaesthetics (Paediatric and/or Maxillofacial/Airway)
The Anaesthetic Department at William Harvey Hospital (WHH) is looking to recruit a dynamic and forward‑thinking individual to join our team of dedicated clinicians. The role will provide surgical services across regional services including head and neck cancer, colorectal cancer, gynae, ENT, trauma surgery, breast, paediatrics, ophthalmology and 24‑hour PPCI cardiology. WHH is a regional level 2 trauma unit with an obstetric unit delivering 4,000 births a year and access to elective orthopaedic centre in Canterbury. The anaesthetic department supports educational and research opportunities and provides comprehensive simulation training.
The position is a 10PA post including 2 SPAs, with flexible job plans that can be honed to reflect applicant skills across WHH or other trust sites.
Main duties
* Provide safe, evidence‑based anaesthetic care for a variety of surgical lists at William Harvey Hospital and opportunities to work on other trust sites.
* Maintain and improve standards and quality of anaesthetic services.
* Supervise and train junior staff including junior doctors, medical students, and other clinical staff within theatres.
* Lead tutorials and department meetings in rotation with other staff.
* Participate in the audit programme of the department.
* Participate in the consultant on‑call rota.
* Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional development requirement of the Royal College of Anaesthetist.
Qualifications and training
* FRCA or equivalent.
* CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of CCT).
* Full GMC registration.
* Experience in airway/maxillofacial anaesthesia or paediatric anaesthesia.
Skills and experience
* Experience of working within the NHS.
* Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia.
* Post‑CCT clinical experience.
* Leadership roles.
Clinical governance
* Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes.
* Involvement in research.
* Leadership or management course.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service submission to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About the Trust
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has five hospitals providing high‑quality services. The anaesthetic department operates at William Harvey Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Queen Mother Hospital and Kent & Canterbury Hospital.
Applications should be written by the applicant. AI programme use will result in rejection.
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (pro rata where applicable).
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