Consultant in Anaesthetics

1 month ago

Canterbury, United Kingdom East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

The Anaesthetic Department at the Kent & Canterbury Hospital is looking to recruit dynamic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team of dedicated clinicians. Our hospital undertakes all vascular surgery for East Kent, urological (including major cancer and robotic surgery) and elective orthopaedic surgery. A range of day surgical specialties are also represented, including: dental and maxillofacial surgery, ENT, general surgery (including paediatrics), ophthalmology, Interventional Radiology, MRI and endoscopy. Emergency theatre cover is provided daily. Regional anaesthesia plays a major part in our service and we support sustainable anaesthetic principles.

Kent & Canterbury Hospital provides critical care services in a six bedded ITU and a four bedded, mainly post-surgical, HDU supported by dedicated Intensive Care Clinicians and Anaesthetists.

The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit at Kent & Canterbury Hospital are active in education, audit and research projects if so wished.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to provide safe, anaesthetic care for a variety of surgical lists at Kent & Canterbury Hospital with an opportunity to work on other Trust sites, based on personal experience, preference and the clinical needs of the Kent & Canterbury department.

Anaesthetic services are provided for elective and emergency surgery in the main operating theatre complex of 5 theatres. In addition, there are 2 day-surgery theatres, 2 endovascular theatres, 1 ophthalmic theatre and a 4 theatre Elective orthopaedic unit. Anaesthetic services also support the MRI suite, endoscopy unit and intravenous line insertions.

As a consultant it will be of great opportunity to practice both upper and lower limb ultra sound guided regional anaesthesia and we are in a process to deliver day case major arthroplasty with the use of newer regional block techniques. There is an opportunity to become involved in the pre- assessment service. The post holder may be involved in the education of medical students, junior doctors and other clinical staff within theatres.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.

We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Our package of benefits includes an additional £20,000 payment* ** to thank you for choosing to work at our Trust.

In addition, through our Family First scheme we pledge to find roles for partners of consultants offered a substantive post - For more information please visit

We also offer removal expenses (substantive positions), up to 32 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.

* ** refer to clauses associated with the Recruitment Premium - For more information, please contact Paul Barnes via

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details at the top the page.

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

*Please note that the set Interview Date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change. *

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Medical degree FRCA or equivalent Full GMC registration CCT/CESR Specialist Registration or will obtain within 6 months of interview date

Desirable

Post graduate qualification - clinical/education Fellowship in airway/regional anaesthesia/Paediatric anaesthesia

Skills and experience

Essential

Working within the NHS Wide experience of adult and paediatric anaesthesia

Desirable

Previous consultant experience

Clinical governance

Essential

Evidence of involvement in Audit/QI/Governance processes

Desirable

Research qualification Involvement in research Leadership management course

Personal/professional attributes

Essential

Upholds and models the Trust Values Clinically safe and vigilant Clear communication Teamwork Supportive of others Adheres to the GMC code of conduct

Desirable

Publications Teaching /faculty in courses

Other requirements

Essential

This role requires an on-call commitment and occasional travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites

Desirable

Dynamic

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