Substantive consultant in Anaesthesia - int in airway management/ENT

The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is appointing a Consultantin 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 A/E which includes care of acutely ill children.

Clinical 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: 18 basis.