Job summary

Applications are invited for Locum Neuro consultant posts with an interest in Neuro, General and Trauma Anaesthesia 10PAs and the post holders will join the Neuro on-call rota.

Upon appointment the post holder will be paired with a mentor for the first year. Furthermore, our set-up has much valuable support on-site as every day of the week, there is a senior Anaesthetic Consultant, acting as the Duty Floor Anaesthetist (DFA) for the overall smooth running of the operating theatres and providing urgent help and/or matching skills/experience of allocated anaesthetists with operating lists.

The post holder will join the Group of Neuro anaesthetists which consists of approximately 16 Consultants including Neuro Intensivists. This is a friendly, approachable, dynamic and diverse group, who are enthusiastic in both teaching colleagues and learning new skills from colleagues. There is emphasis in wellbeing and supporting each other. The case mix at St George's tends to be complex and challenging. Given the huge expertise in the department, it is easy to seek advice / discuss with an expert in a certain field or acquire new skills.

Main duties of the job

The post is for full time posts of 10 PAs, with 8.5 PAs for direct clinical care (DCC) and 1.5 for SPA in support of personal CPD, preparation for GMC appraisal, additional responsibilities of the post holder and revalidation with an opportunity to increase as interests develop.

The job plan template is based on an alternating working pattern, weeks AC and weeks BD. Some operating lists are three session lists, for continuity of care and theatre efficiency.

Session times (inclusive of CRA (clinical related activity time)

AM - 08:00-13:00 (5 hours - 1.25PA)

PM - 13:00-18:00 (5 hours - 1.25PA)

EVE - 17:00 - 21:00 (4 hours - 1PA)

All inpatient day sessions start at 08:00 and run until 18:00; 10 hours which equates to 2.5PAs. Half day sessions are 5 hours which equates to 1.25PAs. Three session lists equate to 3.5PA's.

The consultant job plan includes 'annualised sessions' which can be worked flexibly to meet the needs of the individual and the department. Each annualised session is equivalent to the PA value of the session worked. This flexibility allows individuals to organise working patterns to support a better work life balance, whilst also ensuring we have cover within the department. It is expected that the post-holder will contribute to a proportion of annualised sessions within the field of neuroanaesthesia. The remaining annualised sessions will be within the general anaesthesia subspecialties with in the skill mix of the individual anaesthetist.

About us

The St George's Hospital Atkinson Morley Neurosurgical Unit is a leading UK centre for both adult and paediatric neurosurgery. It is a designated trauma centre with a specific neurosurgery service that manages all head injury patients. The Department of Anaesthesia covers all surgical specialities and is currently involved in many exciting initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with the appropriate skills to join a first class team in an active and progressive London teaching hospital environment.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

200-SNCT712895-7030084-JT2

Job locations

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London, Tooting

SW17 0QT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see main Job description.

Enquiries about the post may be directed to Dr Audrey Tan (Lead Neuro Anaesthetist), Dr Christina Wood or Dr Oliver Seyfried (Care Group Lead) on 0208 725 0051/3317

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see main Job description.

Enquiries about the post may be directed to Dr Audrey Tan (Lead Neuro Anaesthetist), Dr Christina Wood or Dr Oliver Seyfried (Care Group Lead) on 0208 725 0051/3317

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Holder of Certificate of completion of training (CCT) training in Anaesthesia or equivalent, within six months of interview
FRCA or equivalent
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview.

Desirable

MSc, PhD or similar
Other resuscitation certifications

Experience

Essential

Evidence of broad experience in all aspects of general anaesthesia and able to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of the patients
Experience of NHS working practices and systems (minimum one year working for the NHS)
At least 6 months Advanced Training or equivalent, or Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia

Desirable

Relevant publications in peer reviewed literature
Post graduate research

Skills

Essential

Logbook evidence of all cases within last 2 years
Logbook evidence within neuroanesthesia
Evidence of formal training in teaching methods
Delivering teaching to Anaesthetic Consultants and Trainees
Evidence of Multi-disciplinary teaching in neuroanaesthesia
Completion of appropriate Management /Leadership course (s)
Previous experience /participation in a management/leadership role

Desirable

Post-graduate teaching qualification or equivalent
Teaching in the Simulator setting
Evidence of Teaching at National Level / Regional Level
Awards or prizes for presentations delivered
Post-graduate qualification in leadership and management
Lead role in developing a service

Knowledge

Essential

Completion of Audits and/or QIPs within Neuro Anaesthesia
Knowledge and understanding of ACSA (Anaesthetic Clinical Service Accreditation)
Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams both as team leader and as team member
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Awareness of own personal developmental needs

Desirable

Experience in leading clinical audits, implementing change and monitoring compliance
Adapting National Guidelines to departmental level, example RCOA/ AAGBI guideline
Awareness of service development issues
Ability to support and motivate staff, to develop junior clinicians and other staff personnel

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Holder of Certificate of completion of training (CCT) training in Anaesthesia or equivalent, within six months of interview
FRCA or equivalent
Full and specialist registration with the General Medical Council (GMC), or eligible for registration within six months of interview.

Desirable

MSc, PhD or similar
Other resuscitation certifications

Experience

Essential

Evidence of broad experience in all aspects of general anaesthesia and able to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of the patients
Experience of NHS working practices and systems (minimum one year working for the NHS)
At least 6 months Advanced Training or equivalent, or Fellowship in Neuro Anaesthesia

Desirable

Relevant publications in peer reviewed literature
Post graduate research

Skills

Essential

Logbook evidence of all cases within last 2 years
Logbook evidence within neuroanesthesia
Evidence of formal training in teaching methods
Delivering teaching to Anaesthetic Consultants and Trainees
Evidence of Multi-disciplinary teaching in neuroanaesthesia
Completion of appropriate Management /Leadership course (s)
Previous experience /participation in a management/leadership role

Desirable

Post-graduate teaching qualification or equivalent
Teaching in the Simulator setting
Evidence of Teaching at National Level / Regional Level
Awards or prizes for presentations delivered
Post-graduate qualification in leadership and management
Lead role in developing a service

Knowledge

Essential

Completion of Audits and/or QIPs within Neuro Anaesthesia
Knowledge and understanding of ACSA (Anaesthetic Clinical Service Accreditation)
Ability to work productively in multidisciplinary teams both as team leader and as team member
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop rapport with and discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
Awareness of own personal developmental needs

Desirable

Experience in leading clinical audits, implementing change and monitoring compliance
Adapting National Guidelines to departmental level, example RCOA/ AAGBI guideline
Awareness of service development issues
Ability to support and motivate staff, to develop junior clinicians and other staff personnel

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. 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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London, Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Blackshaw Road

London, Tooting

SW17 0QT

Employer's website

https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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