Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in Perioperative Medicine: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Anaesthesia with a special interest in Perioperative medicine at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH).10 Programmed Activities will be offered – 8.5 Direct Clinical Care (which includes 0.5 PA for on call) and 1.5 Supporting Professional Activities.The specific job plan will be developed in partnership between the needs of the department and the successful applicant. It is expected that the initial job plan will be reviewed after 6 months of service. Initial job plan will include sessions within all major units at the RNOH including theperipheral nerve injury unit, sarcoma unit, joint replacement unit, spinal unit, shoulder unit, foot & ankle unit, and anaesthetic pre-assessment clinic. Candidates must be able to demonstrate clinical experience at either fellowship or consultant level for perioperative medicine, including anaesthesia for complex orthopaedic and complex spinal deformity surgery.Job plans may be changed to accommodate where possible the specific requests of the candidate and the needs of the department.Currently the Trust permits flexibility in time and space to accommodate SPAs.

Main duties of the job

The post will be based at the Stanmore site in Middlesex.

Non-fixed commitments include: To join the team of consultant anaesthetists who provide anaesthesia at RNOH To provide pre and post-operative care To participate in the teaching of trainee anaesthetists To participate in postgraduate academic meetings of the anaesthetic department anddepartmental audit To attend consultant administrative departmental meetings To undertake audit of personal practice To improve service delivery and participate with clinical governance in line with local andnational guidelines To undertake research

Person Specification

Other Requirements

Essential

• Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection Accountability – Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Commitment to own continued professional development and that of others
• Openness – Shares information and good practice appropriately
• Mutual respect – Treats others with courtesy and respect at all times
• Highly organised, self -motivated, track record of achievement
• Understanding and involvement in service development
• Demonstrable commitment to anti-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and practices

Knowledge

Essential

• Evidence of understanding the importance of GMC good medical practice and appraisal and revalidation.
• Consultant role in ensuring patient safety.
• Understanding of principles of clinical governance

Desirable

• Evidence of contributing to clinical governance (completion of audits, participation in incident reviews, writing Trust policies)

Qualifications

Essential

• FRCA or GMC recognised equivalent qualification
• Full GMC Registration
• Entry on GMC specialist register with CCT or equivalent (proposed CCT/CESR date must be within 6 months of interview) or On the Specialist Register already for the required speciality or Relevant European Specialist Qualification
• ALS & APLS/EPLS
• Basic medical qualifications – MBBS or equivalent
• Consultant or fellowship-level experience in anaesthesia for complex orthopaedic surgery and complex spinal deformity surgery within a tertiary referral or specialist centre.
• Evidence of expertise in preoperative risk stratification, shared decision-making, and the postoperative care of patients requiring enhanced monitoring, HDU admission, and collaborative management in critical care environments where appropriate.

Desirable

• Possession of a higher qualification relevant to perioperative medicine, such as FFICM or PGDip/MSc in Perioperative Medicine
• Evidence of a teaching qualification
• Accreditation in, or evidence of training and experience in, focused perioperative echocardiography and point-of-care ultrasound to support perioperative decision-making in complex surgical patients.
• Evidence of contributing to research (i.e. local lead for regional / national studies, experience with recruiting patients to RCTs, up to date with GCP)
• Leadership experience – e.g. departmental rota/leave coordinator, including evidence of formal management training.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Competent in all aspects of skills appropriate to the role.
• Computer literacy/IT skills
• Ability to effectively supervise junior medical staff
• Track record of establishing and maintaining good working relationships with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Desirable

• Evidence of sustained commitment to organising and delivering training / teaching to nursing and medical staff, at Trust / Regional or National level
• Experience in conflict management and able to motivate colleagues (medical and non medical)

Quality Improvement

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of Quality Improvement (QI) methodology / audit / service improvement work

Desirable

• Evidence of leading on audit and QI projects, and presenting outcomes at national / international conferences

Trust Values

Essential

• Understands and committed to Trust values: Patients first always Excellence in all we do Trust, honesty and respect for each other Equality for all

Closing Date: 8 November 2026