We are seeking to appoint a locum Consultant Anaesthetist to increase the provision of Anaesthetic services across our theatres and pre-assessment clinics.

The anaesthetist is required to work in different subspecialties depending on their experience. There is a need for anaesthetists to be able to cover some of major general surgery (colorectal, gynaecology, urology), hepato-biliary and upper GI surgery, ophthalmic surgery, endoscopy, head and neck surgery, vascular surgery, urology, interventional radiology, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery and CEPOD/Trauma work. We also cover surgical specialities at our cold site Lymington New Forest Hospital, and sessions are available there. A wide range of Anaesthetic skills are needed, therefore candidates with almost any skill set are welcome.
Candidates may be asked to provide a pre-assessment clinic linked to their interests.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Candidates may be asked to provide a pre-assessment clinic linked to their interests.

There is no expectation of an on-call commitment. However, we have elective weekend lists, so successful candidates are expected to undertake some lists on a Saturday or Sunday (frequency is around 10-12 days and is decided by mutual agreement). This large department offers all major specialties and there are opportunities for the successful applicant to request a wide variety of work, subject to mutual agreement with the Care Group Lead and the needs of the Trust.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

Applicants should have CCT in Anaesthesia, or equivalent abroad, or CESR application in progress.

For further details on the requirements for this post, please refer to the person specification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Individuals wishing to apply must be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and should be either already on or within 6 months of eligibility to be included on the specialist register of the GMC.

The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.

Interviews will be held on TBC.

Job Reference: - MT1157

Salary based on experience: £93,666 – £126,281

Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.

• CCT in the speciality of Anaesthesia or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years NHS Speciality Trainee level
• Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP, MSc, Cert Ed, completed or currently in progress

• Wide clinical experience
• Teaching experience
• Evidence of participation in Audit

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• Evidence of interest and passion for Anaesthetics and related work
• Patience, dependability, motivation, enthusiasm and coping with stress skills
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Willingness to deliver emergency Mechanical Thrombectomy

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.