Job summaryLocum Consultant in Anaesthesia ( Generalist ) 12 monthsJOB OVERVIEW:We have a great opportunity for the right candidate to be appointed to the role of Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics with a general interest. The Department of Anaesthetics is a friendly and supportive one. We have previously achieved ACSA accreditation from the Royal College of Anaesthetists, welcome innovation and will support change where it improves care to our patients.Main duties of the jobThe candidate will be expected to work at both the Epsom and St Helier sites. The job plan will cover 10 Programmed Activities including 1 SPA. The duties of the post will be to provide cover for operating theatre sessions and labour ward. Participation in the 1:12 consultant on-call rota at the St Helier site will be expected. The successful candidate must be dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, always placing the patient firstAbout usEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 420,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services for renal and neonatal intensive care to a wider area covering parts of Sussex and Hampshire.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Epsom & St Helier Anaesthetic department is aligned with the St George's Hospital teaching programme for medical students and the SW Thames School of Anaesthesia training programme. We have ACSA accreditation, currently under review. There is a well-established simulation teaching programme which may give opportunities for suitably qualified applicants. We score highly each year in the national hip fracture database report and are one of the busiest 5 units in London. Our National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) pathway and patient outcomes score as excellent.Person SpecificationQalificationsEssentialFull registration with the General Medical Council (GMCAt least seven years Anaesthetic experience at senior levelFRCA or equivalentDesirableCCT/CESR in Anaesthesia or eligible for specialist registration within six months of interviewEPALS / APLS trainingExperienceEssentialExperience commensurate with award of the CCT/CESR in AnaesthesiaBroad range of experience in delivering Anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgery for patients of all agesDesirableAdvanced airway management skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameEpsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS TrustAddressCross SiteWrythe laneCarshaltonSM5 1AAEmployer's websitehttps://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us (Opens in a new tab)