ConsultantAnaesthetics

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

Barts Health NHS Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

London

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

3 weeks ago

About the role

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia- with an interest in Paediatric Anaesthesia This post is a locum consultant post in anaesthesia based at The Royal London Hospital. The vacancy has arisen due to a maternity leave. The post holder will be an employee of Bart's Health and there may be future opportunities or requirements to work at any of the other hospitals in the Barts Health group. This is a general post for a consultant anaesthetist, with an interest in paediatric anaesthesia. The appointee must be able to work flexibly and be able to cover the range of specialties provided for in the Paediatric Anaesthesia service at The Royal London Hospital.

This post is a locum consultant post in anaesthesia based at The Royal London Hospital, starting in November 2026. The vacancy has arisen due to a maternity leave. The post will run for a minimum of 6 months, and may be extended to a maximum period of 10 months as required. This is a general post for a locum consultant anaesthetist, with an interest in paediatric anaesthesia. The appointee must be able to work flexibly and be able to cover the range of specialties provided for in the Paediatric Anaesthesia service at The Royal London Hospital. Applicants should possess full GMC registration, and either be on the Specialist Register or if in training, be within 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.

Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia

Barts Health NHS Trust

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The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

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Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration with a 'Licence to Practice'
MBBS or MBChB or equivalent
CCT in anaesthesia or equivalent or, if in training within 6 months of CCT
FRCA or equivalent
ALS/ATLS/APLS/EPLS provider
SIA, Fellowship or equivalent Advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia (at least 12 months)
Extensive experience in provision of anaesthesia for a wide variety of paediatric and adult anaesthesia
Experience in independent delivery of anaesthesia for complex neonatal patients
Experience in independent delivery of anaesthesia for complex paediatric patients
Proficient in the perioperative care of paediatric patients, including acute pain management
Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English to a wide range of audiences
Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Involvement in teaching of allied health professionals
Involvement in teaching of junior medical staff
Evidence of training in teaching skills
Training in clinical supervision
Formal training in research methodology
Active participation in research
Presentation of abstracts and posters at specialist society academic meetings
Ability to critically appraise published evidence & apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Commitment to continuing personal development and education
Evidence of working in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to value and respect diversity in colleagues and patients

Desirable

Experience of UK healthcare system
Post-CCT/consultant level experience in paediatric anaesthesia
Membership of specialist societies relevant to the job plan
ALS provider
Level 3 Child Protection training
SIA, Fellowship or equivalent Advanced training in an adult anaesthesia speciality relevant to the department needs (at least 6 months)
Experience in paediatric regional anaesthesia
Experience in anaesthesia for adults with learning disabilities

Experience in the management of paediatric major trauma

Experience in paediatric peri-operative medicine, including pre-operative assessment and enhanced recovery pathways

Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team

Ability to take personal responsibility for the delivery of high-quality care, make decisions and exert appropriate authority

Ability to innovate

Involvement in undergraduate education.

Involvement in postgraduate education

Experience of setting up an education module/ course

APLS, EPLS, ALS or ATLS instructor status

Experience of presentations to learned societies on topics related to anaesthesia.

Publication of original research (abstracts or papers)

Authorship of book chapters or books

Higher degree (Masters, MD Res or PhD)

Computer skills relevant to the post

Evidence of effective service development activity leading to improvement in patient care

Experience in Clinical Governance

Clinical management & leadership training