Specialty Doctor (SAS) in Anaesthetics

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics to join our forward-thinking, ACSA-accredited department.

This post is for a full time Specialty Doctor in Anaesthetics based at QueenElizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, London. This hospital in partnership with University Hospital Lewisham forms Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust. This post is primarily based at the Queen Elizabeth site; however, duties may include sessions and shifts at other sites within the Trust.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality health care for patients referred to the Anaesthetic Department for diagnosis and treatment.

To participate in educational and governance meetings and meet CPD requirements; to meet appraisal and revalidation requirements.

To provide cover for colleagues during periods of annual leave.

To support the Hospital's Clinical Governance Strategy and to participate in clinical audit.

To contribute towards the development of protocols within the Trust

To participate in departmental meetings and activities.

To contribute to the development of the service.

o To provide continuing training for Clinical staff.

Job responsibilities

Provision of elective & emergency anaesthesia

Member of on call team at nights & weekends

Pre operative assessment of patients

Anaesthetic support to Intensive Care Unit & Emergency Department

Provide general advice to medical colleagues, registrars and other junior grades, nurse specialists, midwives & obstetricians, GPs etc.

Medical Education & Teaching

Participate and contribute to departmental meetings.

Provide training where required.

Clinical Audit and Clinical Governance

Conduct and present regular audits

Continuing Professional Development

Participate in continuing professional development at local and national level.

Implement audit and research findings as appropriate in clinical practice.

Prepare and participate in an annual appraisal in accordance with Trust policy.

A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

Policy, Planning and Management

Support the Trust to deliver quality patient care.

Contribute to the development of clinical and organisational protocols and guidelines.

Assist in the development of the Annual Service Plan for the Directorate and Division and participate in the strategic planning of the service.

Comply with all Trust policies.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent Initial Assessment of Competence in Anaesthesia Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Clinical Experience

• Minimum 4 years (FTE) postgraduate training in the UK (or equivalent training) of which 2 years training must be Anaesthetics

Clinical Audit

• Knowledge & evidence of participation in clinical audit
• Evidence of leadership in quality improvement projects

Teaching Experience

• Interest in teaching (trainees, undergraduates & allied health professionals)
• Evidence of formal training in teaching and/or Certificate in medical teaching Simulation training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.