Job overview
The appointee will be expected to deliver first class perioperative care to all surgical patients at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). The model of care at SWLEOC is a 24/7 consultant lead service working with senior nurse practitioners. The model of care developed at the centre requires excellent communication skills as the on-going care and management of the patients is delivered by the anaesthetists with close communication with the orthopaedic surgeon.
The centre has six operating theatres and surgery takes place across six days. The appointee will work 2 weekdays including Friday, but also have the opportunity to provide additional sessions on the bank.
The appointee will have the opportunity to work with the established SWLEOC research department participating in studies relating to perioperative care. The appointee will also work closely with the Medical Director, SWLEOC Director and Head of Nursing who form the triumvirate management structure at SWLEOC.
Main duties of the job
The role involves providing high‑quality peri‑operative and post‑operative anaesthetic care for patients at the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Working within a 24/7 consultant‑led model alongside senior nurse practitioners, the anaesthetist plays a central role in ongoing patient management, requiring strong communication and close collaboration with orthopaedic surgeons.
Key elements of the position include:
1. Clinical Care
Delivering first‑class peri-operative care for orthopaedic surgical patients.
Working within a consultant‑led service that emphasises shared decision‑making and multidisciplinary communication.
Supporting activity across six operating theatres, with weekday clinical commitments.
Working for our organisation
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, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to deliver first class post operative care to all surgical patients at South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). The model of care at SWLEOC is a 24/7 consultant lead service working with senior nurse practitioners. The model of care developed at the centre requires excellent communication skills as the on-going care and management of the patients is delivered by the anaesthetists with close communication with the orthopaedic surgeon.
The centre has six operating theatres and surgery takes place across six days. The appointee will work Monday to Friday but also have the opportunity to cover the unit out of hours on the bank which is currently covered by fourteen intensivists from our 4 partner trusts.
The appointee will have the opportunity to work with the established SWLEOC research department participating in studies relating to peri operative care. The appointee will also work closely with the Medical Director, Director and Head of Nursing who form the triumvirate management structure at SWLEOC.
Person specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential criteria
2. 1 year of orthopaedic anaesthesia in either teaching hospital or specialist unit in UK
3. medical qualification registered with the GMC
4. Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT in Anaesthesia
5. MBBS or equivalent.
6. FRCA or equivalent.
7. Evidence of long standing membership of relevant societies and CPD in relevant specialism.
8. 1+ years Consultant level experience within NHS, UK.
Desirable criteria
9. Further post graduate or undergraduate qualifications.
10. Academic distinctions or prizes
Clinical skills & knowledge
Essential criteria
11. Has knowledge and skills at consultant level in anaesthesia.
12. Capable of providing anaesthesia for patients aging from 16 years and ASA grades 1-5.
13. Proven skills at regional anaesthetic techniques.
Desirable criteria
14. Experienced in trauma anaesthesia.
15. Technical skills to include advanced airway management techniques eg. Fibreoptic intubation, video larygoscopy.
Audit & Research
Essential criteria
16. Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit.
17. Evidence of undertaking and completing at least one audit project.
18. Able to appraise scientific publications and use library databases
Desirable criteria
19. Experience of clinical research.
20. Publication in peer reviewed journal
Management & Teaching
Essential criteria
21. Some experience of management of rotas/ day to day activities of a department.
22. Sound knowledge of workings of the NHS
23. Experience of teaching and training juniors or medical students
Desirable criteria
24. Teaching qualifications
25. Evidence of setting up / running teaching programme
26. Management course and/or qualification.
27. Evidence of managerial role and effectiveness
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
FURTHER INFORMATION
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