Consultant Anaesthetist

Job Description:

HCL International has a fantastic job opportunity for a Consultant Anaesthetist to be based in an NHS Treatment Centre in London.

Contract length: minimum 1 year
Salary: Up to £95,000 dependant on experience
Up to 15% annual bonus dependant on performance

To provide the full range of anaesthetic and medical care necessary to meet the needs of patients under the care the Treatment Centre. Whilst the working week will comprise 45 hours, working patterns will be flexible and will entail an ad-hoc mix of evenings and weekend work to meet the requirements of the unit. There is an on-call commitment that does not require the anaesthetist to be resident but post holders must be prepared to assess patients in person on the unit as requested by the RMO on duty. Post holders will be expected to provide cross-cover for colleagues during periods of absence, including for example annual leave and study leave.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Management of Patients

• To carry out necessary duties to ensure the best and most cost effective treatment of patients.
• Comply with the work schedule developed by the General Manager.
• To provide a full range of specialist diagnosis, treatment and care to inpatients, day cases and outpatients who require anaesthetic services and ensure anaesthetic care which is responsive to patient needs and to changes in workload.
• To undertake pre and post operative assessment of patients - this includes but is not limited to, providing good quality written information to the patient's GP in the event of return to the NHS as unsuitable for treatment within the ISTC or outlining what further management is required before the patient can be treated within the ISTC in the case of temporary suspension.
• To partake in the on-call rota for Anaesthetists at NELTC (1 in 7) and to provide cross-cover for Consultant colleagues during their absence. The on-call anaesthetist will check with the RMO on duty and the Senior Nurse in charge of the wards any patients who require assessment prior to leaving the unit at the close of his or her working day.
• To provide first line senior medical support to the RMOs, both within normal working hours and as part of the on-call rota. Postholders will advise the RMOs and attend the unit in person for the assessment of acutely unwell patients at the RMOs request. The postholder will be responsible for liaising with senior colleagues to effect the seamless transfer of acutely ill patients who require transfer across to the NHS.
• To participate in the Centre's audit and clinical governance programme.
• To contribute to the development of Clinical Quality Standards.
• To undertake all necessary administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients.
• To be responsible to the Medical Director(s) for the quality of care delivered and the effective and efficient use of the resources under his/her control.
• To contribute to the planning and development of anaesthetic services.
• To contribute to the Centre meetings.
• To contribute to the teaching of Centre staff.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in Anaesthesia
• Full and specialist registration with GMC
• Experience in regional anaesthesia, epidural and spinal anaesthesia.
• Ability to teach clinical and practical skills.
• Ability to communicate well with patients and staff, both orally and in writing.

If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience please apply below or contact me for more information.

Location: UK » London

Please refer to medrek.co.uk in your application