Locum Consultant Anaesthetist (Ophthalmology)

Job Overview

We are Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Founded in 1804, Moorfields Eye Hospital is a world-class centre of excellence for eye health services, ophthalmic research, and education. With more than 2,300 staff we are proud to be supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year we treat more than 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellite sites, and, in partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programmes in the world. We train many of the leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. In addition, we also operate commercial divisions that provide care to private patients in both London and the Middle East. If you want to be part delivering world class eye health services and you share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you! The consultants provide a comprehensive anesthetic service to the main Moorfields hospital at City Road and a variable degree of support to a number of satellites in the London area. Direct care sessions include operating lists and pre-assessment clinics.

Main duties of the job

The locum consultant has continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, and for the proper functioning of the service. The post holder is expected to maintain an efficient service, maximising use of theatre time and working flexibly to ensure the smooth running of the operating department. The locum consultant is expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by The Royal College of Anaesthetists. Operating theatres are normally open between 08:00 to 21:00 weekdays.

Working for our organisation

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• 24/7 independent counselling support
• Career-long learning and development opportunities
• Excellent transport connections
• Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Full support and training to develop your skills

And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The post is based at Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road and include work at satellites (St. Ann’s, Stratford, Northwick Park, Ealing, and Potters Bar). The post holders will be expected to work flexibly to facilitate service provision when colleagues are absent. All procedures are done as a day case. The lack of many services that would be found in a general hospital means that the anaesthetic service is more than usual relied upon for perioperative patient care. In addition to clinical duties, the new appointee would be expected to participate in departmental activities including management, teaching and audit.

Person specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration (with a ‘Licence to Practise’)
• Experience in adult GA and LAS
• Experience in eye anaesthesia

Desirable criteria

• Higher Degree (e.g. MD or PhD

Further Training & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• APLS provider

Desirable criteria

• Clinical leadership training
• Higher or advanced training in day care anaesthesia

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria

• Committed to public service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead & co- ordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Good Team Building Skills

Desirable criteria

• Ability to innovate
• Ability to respond to a dynamic environment

Skills & Ability

Essential criteria

• High degree of clinical skill
• Leadership ability
• Commitment to service improvement
• Commitment to personal development

Desirable criteria

• Management credentials & involvement
• Teaching credentials & involvement
• Research credentials and publications

Experience

Essential criteria

• Wide ranging clinical experience of anaesthesia

Desirable criteria

• Experience of public & patient engagement
• Involvement in in QIPP projects & service improvement projects
• Management innovation experience

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Locum Anaesthetist (PDF, 496.3KB)
• MEH Staff Benefits (PDF, 919.1KB)
• MEH Privacy Notice (PDF, 138.0KB)

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Nicoletta Catteruccia Job title Anaesthetic Service Director Email address n.catteruccia@nhs.net