Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available to join our growing team of anaesthetists at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust. We are looking to appoint 2 full-time substantive consultants who will contribute to our anaesthetic services across both sites, including the recently opened Southeast London Lewisham Surgical Centre (LSC).
You will join a thriving department that has recently been accredited by the RCoA’s ACSA program. We are keen to attract motivated, hard-working colleagues who share our vision to provide high quality patient care, deliver excellence in training and contribute to outstanding multidisciplinary team working.
The full time role offered consists of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs). This is made up of 7.5 PA regular direct clinical care (DCC), 1PA for on-call work (DCC, approximately 1:16) and 1.5 PA for supporting professional activities (SPA).
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the provision of a safe, effective and efficient Anaesthetic service, and with the proper functioning of the Anaesthetic Department. This will include some flexibility of fixed commitments.
- Participate in the anaesthetic consultant on call rota
- Be prepared to work on both sites of the Trust. Although on call duties will be undertaken solely at one of the two sites, some elective theatre sessions do occur cross site when necessary.
- Assist when required in the provision of Critical Care services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree, MBBS or equivalent
- Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists or equivalent
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Entry on UK GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthetics via: o CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview date) o CESR
Desirable
- Higher degree or qualification such as MSc or PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining CCT in Anaesthesia
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of adult, maternity and paediatric patients
- ALS, ATLS provider
Desirable
- Evidence of extended period of additional subspecialty training in a tertiary centre. Broad experience of working within the NHS
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training of undergraduates, medical and allied health professionals
- Ability to teach clinical skills to anaesthetic trainees of all levels, and achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
Desirable
- Evidence of formal experience in medical education including regional/national teaching Higher teaching qualification
- An understanding of current issues in medical education and training
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Formal educational qualification
- ALS/ATLS instructor, and PALS or APLS provider or instructor
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understand the principles of Clinical Audit
- Evidence of participation in audit projects with specific relevance to subspecialty interest
- Regular commitment to relevant Continuing Medical Education
- Understanding of research principles and scientific method
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Awareness of the current organisation of the Trust and the NHS, and the proposed changes to the service
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing evidence-based change to improve patient care
- Significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Evidence of involvement and /or experience in risk processes such as Serious Incident reviews and patient safety systems
Leadership and Management
Essential
- Understands the management structure of the NHS Evidence of risk management
- Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to departmental strategy.
- Experience in mentoring junior colleagues and fostering professional growth
- Participation in service development and improvement projects.
- Evidence of leading quality improvement initiatives within the NHS or equivalent healthcare system
Desirable
- Evidence of attendance at a Management course aimed at senior residents or consultants
- Evidence of leadership roles within the NHS or equivalent healthcare system
IT skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
- Ability to use patient information systems
Desirable
- Experienced user of Epic EPR system
Other Attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator – verbal and written
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrates leadership and organisational skills
- Caring and responsible attitude to patients, relatives of patients, and colleagues
- Enthusiasm, resilience and flexibility in a changing work environment
- Aware of equal opportunities issues
- Recent experience/familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop staff
Desirable
- Has experience of committee work and prepared to undertake committee work
- Evidence of leadership and team building, and potential for wider hospital/Trust leadership roles
Closing Date: 29 November 2026
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