We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Anaesthetics to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality clinical care, contribute to service development, and educate and train resident staff.
Our department provides a consultant‑led service to dynamic surgical teams seeking to lead surgical innovation. We value a diverse mix of special interests including Royal College examiner, deanery roles, quality improvement, medical examiner roles, mortality reviews, clinical risk, project management, ethics and management roles within the trust.
There is increasing demand for anaesthetic support for procedures away from theatres – with endoscopy, interventional radiology and a Vanguard Ophthalmology theatre leading the expansion. We also have expanding elective obstetrics, obstetric clinics and a Pre‑Assessment service with consultant‑led high‑risk anaesthetic clinics.
Main duties of the job
* Provide expert clinical care in Anaesthetics, including elective theatre lists, emergencies, outpatient clinics for high‑risk anaesthetic clinics, and on‑call services.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions in hospital and community settings.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated clinical guidelines and protocols.
* Supervise and support resident medical staff.
* Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement and research activities.
* Participate in clinical governance and risk management.
* Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
* Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners.
Teaching and training
* Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.
* Participate in postgraduate education and training programmes.
Research and innovation
* Support or lead research within the department.
* Contribute to publications and presentations at professional conferences.
Management and leadership
* Participate in departmental meetings and service planning.
* Contribute to workforce planning and service redesign initiatives.
* Take on leadership roles as appropriate within the department or Trust.
The post is offered on a full‑time basis, comprising 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate and high‑quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave programme that focuses on prevention, early support and joined‑up services across health, social care and the voluntary sector.
We offer development opportunities, flexible working, a strong focus on wellbeing and are a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* FRCA or equivalent.
* CCT (or equivalent) in the relevant specialty or within 6 months of achieving.
Desirable
* Subspecialty training in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
* Higher degree (e.g., MD, PhD) or additional postgraduate qualifications ideally in Perioperative Medicine or equivalent.
* Formal teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Medical Education).
Experience
Essential
* Broad and relevant clinical experience in the specialty.
* Experience in teaching and supervising resident doctors and medical students.
* Participation in clinical audit and quality improvement.
* Experience in High‑Risk Anaesthetic Clinic for Paediatrics.
* Completion of an SIA or equivalent in peri‑operative medicine.
Desirable
* Experience in service development or redesign.
* Advanced training in anaesthesia for Obstetrics and Regional Anaesthesia.
* ALS or EPALS Instructor.
* Experience in curriculum development or educational leadership.
* Publications in peer‑reviewed journals, involvement in clinical research or trials.
* Previous experience working in the NHS or a similar healthcare system.
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