Consultant in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

We are seeking to appoint a substantive Consultant in Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia based at the world-renowned Royal Brompton Hospital. The successful applicant will work within the department of the Royal Brompton Hospital with the opportunity for work across areas of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust.

In addition to holding full GMC registration and specialist registration in Anaesthesia or equivalent and FRCA or equivalent, the successful candidate will be in possession of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or be within 6 months of possession at the time of interview. A minimum of two years of experience in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia at Fellow and/or Consultant level is essential. Experience in adult congenital heart disease, aorto-vascular, vascular, pre-assessment, interventional radiology, diagnostic bronchoscopy and cardiothoracic critical care is desirable. A UK, European or American qualification in transoesophageal echocardiography is also desirable.

Main clinical duties will be in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia, catheter labs, interventional radiology, diagnostic bronchoscopy and pre-assessment. There may be a requirement to deliver aortovascular anaesthesia. Some of the job plan will be fixed days with flexible working. The appointee will be required to participate in an adult on-call rota and the frequency of this will be medium, although this may change according to the number of consultants on the rota. Emergency work arising from on-call duties will be considered in assessing the number of programmed activities for on-call in the agreed job plan.

Providing anaesthetic support to emergency and elective services across cardiothoracic services including participating in the on-call rota. Providing anaesthetic support for diagnostic bronchoscopy and interventional radiology. When required, provide anaesthetic support for pre-assessment clinics and post op cardiac critical care. Participate fully in clinical audit and clinical governance including attendance at relevant meetings. Undertake teaching and training locally and nationally.

Person Specification

• Professional Qualifications
• Full and Specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC) or be eligible for registration within six months of interview.
• Applicants must be on the specialist register, or if on the CCT programme be within six months of award of this by date of interview.
• FRCA or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Clinical Experience
• Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia with at least 24 months as advanced trainee/fellow/Locum Consultant
• Minimum 12 months experience of Cardiothoracic Critical Care
• Clinical Skills
• Technical skills required for Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia as evidenced by SIA (or equivalent) in cardiothoracic anaesthesia.
• Other
• Evidence of active involvement in Audit and Governance - stage 3 training or equivalent
• Evidence of teaching at stage 3 level or equivalent
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Understanding needs of Service development Stage 3 level or equivalent training

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.