Trust Doctor in Anaesthetics

NHS Medical & Dental: 2002 Contracts MN37

Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: 2002 Contracts MN37 Contract 12 months (Fixed term: 12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 396-2913-MS

Site Kingston Hospital Town Kingston Salary £45,715 - £69,976 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59

Home, community, hospital

KingstonandRichmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range offantasticopportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level,weare uniquely placed toprovide therightenvironment to support your professional development.With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the firsttrustof our kindin London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for bothoverallquality andleadership.We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

• Compassionate: We provide care with kindness, understanding, and empathy for all.
• Inclusive: We embrace diversity and respect the unique contributions of every individual.
• Collaborative: We foster teamwork across all levels, working together and with our partners to deliver the best outcomes.
• Inspiring: We are committed to continuous improvement and excellence in patient care, staff development, and innovation.

Job overview

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early

An rare opportunity in our Anaesthetic Department at Kingston Hospital has become available for 12 month to cover maternity leave.

The Anaesthetic Department at Kingston Hospital consists of 35 consultants and over 30 specialty doctors, trust grades and trainees.

We are a motivated and friendly group and were one of the first departments to achieve RCOA accreditation (ACSA), demonstrating our dedication to providing an outstanding quality of care and our enthusiasm to engage with national projects.

Main duties of the job

All operating takes place at Kingston Hospital and covers most specialties, except for neuro and cardiac surgery.

Anaesthetics are also given in X-ray, Accident and Emergency, Dental department, Royal Eye Unit and the Surgical Day Unit.

The appointee will work with the other trainees in the Operating Theatres, ITU and Labour Ward depending on experience and ability.

Weekly work will comprise a full shift 1 in 8 rota and includes weekend/night work.

Working for our organisation

Development and staff wellbeing

Your growth and happiness matters to us. After all, we can’t expect the best from you if we don’t invest in your development and nurture your wellbeing. From the moment you join us, we’re committed to fostering your professional and personal development within a supportive, empowering environment. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance further, we provide you with the tools and opportunities you need to succeed. We actively support colleagues to take part in research, quality improvement and innovation, whatever their role or level in the organisation.

To support your wellbeing, we offer an extensive range of resources, including an on-site staff nursery at Kingston Hospital, wellbeing practitioners, wellbeing classes, dedicated staff physiotherapist, comprehensive occupational health services, 24/7 employee assistance programme, and a range of other support and activities.

We also take every opportunity to thank and recognise the work our teams do, through weekly ‘shoutouts’ and patient feedback, monthly and annual awards.

Wherever you work across our organisation, we look forward to welcoming you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further details on this vacancy please see attached full job description and person specification

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• Primary FRCA or equivalence

Clinical/Technical expertise

• At least 1 year’s postgraduate training or equivalent in all aspects of Anaesthetics including Critical Care and Emergency surgery. Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills & information technology expertise.
• Exercises sound clinical risk management
• Displays sound professional judgement
• Sees patients within a holistic context
• Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Intellect and Education

• Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence-based medicine
• Embraces evidence based practice & audit
• Enthusiasm to take part in service development based on audit / research.
• Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others
• Understands the issues of risk management & of operating within a litigious & complaints culture
• Shows self-discipline e.g. record-keeping & legibility
• Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities & planning effectively

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Able to communicate clearly, avoiding jargon, with a range of different people
• Builds strong & effective relationships with patients, families & colleagues with the ability to gain their trust & confidence
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure as well as to adapt to constant change & new demands
• Demonstrates energy, enthusiasm & initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, others, colleagues & the organisation
• Strong leadership & co ordinating skills with ability to direct & organise teams

Decisiveness and Accountability

• Is able to justify decisions
• Recognises clinical constraints & the realities of rationing of care

Partnerships with Patients

• Works with patients as individuals & not purely as a collection of symptoms
• Able to manage patient expectations
• Able to negotiate treatment plans with patients

We support the NHS Flex for the Future pledge

We welcome conversations about flexible working from day one, including options such as adjusted hours, compressed hours and other arrangements. If flexibility matters to you, please talk to us - we’ll be happy to explore what’s possible for the role and the service.

Closing date: In order to streamline recruitment within our Trust, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

DBS: Kingston Hospital NHS Trust is committed to safeguarding children and adults who are at risk of abuse. As such, if this post will have access to children or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. However, all employees have a responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.

For applicants without prior NHS experience at the same pay band or higher, the salary will start at the lower value within the advertised range.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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