Consultant Anaesthetist

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If you want to be part of delivering world-class eye health services and share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

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 supported by one of the most diverse workforces in the NHS. Every year, we treat over 700,000 patients at City Road in central London and at our 22 satellite sites. In partnership with the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, we lead one of the most impactful ophthalmic research programs globally.

We train many leading eye care clinicians in the UK and internationally and have a global reputation for quality and professionalism in ophthalmic care. Additionally, we operate commercial divisions providing care to private patients in London and the Middle East.

If you want to be part of delivering world-class eye health services and share our values: excellence, equity, and kindness, then we would love to hear from you!

The consultants provide comprehensive anaesthetic services primarily at Moorfields Eye Hospital on City Road and support satellite sites across London. Direct care sessions include operating lists and pre-assessment clinics.

Main duties of the job

Consultants are responsible for patient care and the proper functioning of the service, including delegation and training of junior staff. They are expected to maintain an efficient service, optimize theatre time, and work flexibly to ensure smooth operations.

All consultant staff and honorary consultants are expected to contribute to the Medical Advisory Committee and other hospital committees as required. Participation in audit meetings, clinical governance, and continuous professional development is also expected.

The operating theatres are generally closed between 21:00 - 08:30 on weekdays and 18:00 - 08:30 on weekends.

Working for our organisation

Moorfields is a flexible working-friendly organisation committed to work-life balance. Employees can request flexible working arrangements, which we will try to accommodate.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• Salary with High-Cost Area Supplement
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free 24/7 counselling
• Learning and development opportunities
• Good transport links
• Attractive benefits and discounts
• Blue Light Card and NHS Discount Schemes
• Free Pilates classes
• Support and training for skill development

And more! Please see our benefits document for the full range.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The position is based at Moorfields Eye Hospital, including the City Road site and satellite units around London.

The full-time job plan includes 10 PAs: 7 regular DCC sessions and 3 SPA sessions, with potential adjustments after negotiation.

The post requires flexibility to cover for colleagues and support satellite units. The case mix includes pediatric to elderly patients, many of whom undergo day surgeries, often under local anesthesia. The anaesthetic service is crucial for perioperative care due to limited other hospital services.

Additional departmental activities include management, teaching, and audit participation.

The JD is pending approval from the Royal College of Anaesthetists.

Person specification Education & Qualifications

• FRCA or equivalent
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
• CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent, or within 6 months of CCT
• Higher Degree (MD or PhD)

Further Training & Knowledge

• Higher training in paediatric anaesthesia as per RCoA
• APLS or EPLS provider
• Trained in clinical supervision (GMC)
• Level 3 child protection training
• Advanced paediatric anaesthesia training
• Educational supervision training (GMC)
• Higher or advanced training in day care anaesthesia

Skills & Ability

• Leadership skills
• Commitment to service improvement
• Teaching and research credentials

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, requiring a Disclosure to be made to the DBS.