Job summaryThe Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is appointing a Consultant in Anaesthetics with an interest in Obstetric Anaesthesia. Homerton University Hospital is looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic anaesthetist with a variety of interests to provide general anaesthetic services and an on call commitment at the Homerton Hospital. This post has arisen due to expansion of services. The post is offered on a full time basis of 10 programmed activities, 8 DCC & 2 SPA. The posts include a commitment to an on-call service which covers general, obstetric emergencies and also support to ICU and ED which includes care of acutely ill children.
Main duties of the jobClinical Dutieso To provide training and service for the provision of service to the anaesthetic department. This may include some flexibility of fixed commitments. In addition, to maintain and develop an environment of clinical and academic excellence.o To participate in a rota which facilitates appropriate consultant leadership, and provides on-call cover at night, weekends and during periods of leave.o To assist in the provision of services within the SWNS directorate,demonstrating flexibility and co-operation when requiredo To participate in the Directorate's clinical meetings.
Clinical Management & Teachingo To participate in the professional supervision, management support andteaching of anaesthetic and other trainees within the department.o To assist in the organisation of and participate in teaching sessions for under and post-graduate medical staff and other health professionals.o To undertake appropriate 'mentoring' and appraisal of trainees.o To assist in the recruitment of trainee medical staff. The on-call commitment will be solely at the Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, on a 1: 19 basis but varies with the number of consultantsAbout usHomerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a medium sized local hospital providing acute and community health services for Hackney, The City of London and surrounding communities and also provides a range of specialist services for a much wider population.
We provide general hospital and community services to Hackney and the City, and specialist care in obstetrics, neonatology, fetal medicine, fertility, bariatric surgery and neurorehabilitation across East London and beyond.
The Trust comprises of Homerton Hospital in Hackney and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home, situated in Shoreditch as well as Hackney and the City Community Health Services. As one of London's designated peri-natal centres, Homerton provides a highly specialised range of obstetric and neonatal services. A major capital expansion programme is in hand toaccommodate 6000 births per annum and provide 40 neonatal intensive care cots.
Over 3500 staff are directly employed by the trust, with a further 1000 contracted to work for us or placed here for training. In the latter group are pre and post registration medical and health care professional trainees from the London Deanery, Barts and the London Medical School, City University and East London University.
DetailsDate posted13 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number293-Consultant-431Job locationsHomerton University HospitalHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for a detailed job description including main duties and detailed job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description for a detailed job description including main duties and detailed job plan. Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialOn GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interviewFRCA or equivalent postgraduate qualificatioDesirableHigher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)
Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty
EssentialClinical training and experience in all aspects of anaesthesiaExperience in managing Paediatric emergencies & training course (e.g. APLS, PALS)Advanced training in Obstetric anaesthesia
Clinical skills
EssentialProven excellent clinical skills and experienceDesirableTrack record of adopting new techniques
Leadership and professionalism including quality improvement
EssentialFamiliar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changesA proven track record to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.
Management skills
EssentialAttendance at management or leadership courses. DesirableManagement of team or programme/project
Teaching and training
EssentialProven experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teachingDesirableExperience of educational supervision, teaching skills course leading to a teaching qualification. Innovation in teaching/training
Clinical governance
EssentialEvidence of contribution to effective meaningful audit, quality improvement and clinical risk management particularly in obstetric anaesthesiaDesirableQuality improvement projects in obstetric anaesthesia
Research
EssentialUnderstanding of principles and application of clinical researchDesirableRelevant research experiencePublication of peer reviewed papersPresentation at National or International Meetings
Communication skills
EssentialAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken EnglishIT skills and computer literacyDesirableComputer skills course/certificate
Patient focused skills
EssentialEmpathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Interpersonal skills
EssentialGood interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to cooperate, persuade and negotiate within a senior clinical and management team
Personal attributes
EssentialAn awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectivelyProfessional attitude towards work, good record of attendance
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialOn GMC's specialist register relevant to the post or a Specialist Registrar who is within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register by date of interviewFRCA or equivalent postgraduate qualificatioDesirableHigher degree or diploma (e.g. MD, PhD)
Relevant experience in specialty/sub specialty
EssentialClinical training and experience in all aspects of anaesthesiaExperience in managing Paediatric emergencies & training course (e.g. APLS, PALS)Advanced training in Obstetric anaesthesia
Clinical skills
EssentialProven excellent clinical skills and experienceDesirableTrack record of adopting new techniques
Leadership and professionalism including quality improvement
EssentialFamiliar with current structure of the health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changesA proven track record to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and respond appropriately to service need.
Management skills
EssentialAttendance at management or leadership courses. DesirableManagement of team or programme/project
Teaching and training
EssentialProven experience of undergraduate and postgraduate teachingDesirableExperience of educational supervision, teaching skills course leading to a teaching qualification. Innovation in teaching/training
Clinical governance
EssentialEvidence of contribution to effective meaningful audit, quality improvement and clinical risk management particularly in obstetric anaesthesiaDesirableQuality improvement projects in obstetric anaesthesia
Research
EssentialUnderstanding of principles and application of clinical researchDesirableRelevant research experiencePublication of peer reviewed papersPresentation at National or International Meetings
Communication skills
EssentialAbility to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken EnglishIT skills and computer literacyDesirableComputer skills course/certificate
Patient focused skills
EssentialEmpathy, understanding, listening skills, patience, social skills appropriate to different types of client
Interpersonal skills
EssentialGood interpersonal skills coupled with an ability to cooperate, persuade and negotiate within a senior clinical and management team
Personal attributes
EssentialAn awareness of own strengths and weaknesses coupled with an ability to deploy them effectivelyProfessional attitude towards work, good record of attendanceDisclosure 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton University HospitalHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameHomerton Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressHomerton University HospitalHomerton RowLondonE9 6SRUnited KingdomEmployer's website
Anaesthetic Consultant-Int in Obstetric Anaesthesia in London employer: National Health Service
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