Consultant with an interest in Neuroanaesthesia

Overview

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding Neuroanaesthetic consultant to join our team. The department is dynamic with an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to hone and expand clinical skills and develop services within University Hospitals Sussex and partner organisations.

This is a new post arising from the expansion of neurosurgical and interventional neuroradiology services following relocation to the Louisa Martindale Building in 2023. The Neuroanaesthetic Team will expand to 12 specialists providing anaesthesia for neurosurgical, spinal and interventional neuroradiology in the Trust/'s 3Ts Neurosciences Centre. We offer a mix of specialist neurosurgical lists, neuroradiology and flexible general anaesthetic work. New post holders will become equal participants in existing teams. Additional skills in other areas (e.g., regional anaesthesia) would be welcomed.

Visiting our departments prior to interview is encouraged; contact with the clinical leads or clinical director prior to application is welcomed if you are unfamiliar with the hospital.

Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of the work, considerable experience in delivering anaesthesia for a wide range of intracranial, neuroradiological and spinal procedures is expected, along with familiarity with the specialist monitoring these patients may require. As an expanding service, there are opportunities to lead service development and quality improvement projects; experience and enthusiasm in these areas is welcome.

We are a large teaching department with an associated medical school, so all consultants are expected to participate in education and training of medical and non-medical colleagues. Those with a proven track record in delivering education will have plenty to occupy themselves.

Further details of the duties can be obtained by contacting the clinical lead or clinical director.

About us

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. We are Outstanding for Caring in the CQC rating. We have staff networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

The job plan will include neurosurgical, neuroradiological and/or spinal lists at Royal Sussex County Hospital, and flexible general lists at Royal Sussex or Princess Royal Hospitals, depending on interest and skill set. Each half-day session is 5 hours (1.25 programmed activities). On-call commitment is to the emergency neurosurgical service at Royal Sussex County Hospital, supported by four tiers of residents. Non-neurosurgical cases are covered by other on-call consultant groups. The intensive care unit is staffed separately.

Participation in monthly department governance meetings and revalidation requirements will be included within the 1 SPA allocation of this post. There will also be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will have a commitment to teaching undergraduates and postgraduates with evidence of active participation in teaching.

On appointment to the Trust, consultants are expected to work from any Trust site.

Person Specification

Experience/Qualifications

- Basic Medical Degree
- FRCA or its recognised equivalent
- Full and specialist GMC registration (with licence to practise) or eligible for registration within six months of interview. UK-trained applicants should also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. Internationally trained applicants must provide evidence of qualification equivalence to the UK CCT (equivalence confirmed by GMC by the AAC date).
- Higher Degree/Higher degree related to anaesthesia

Clinical Skills and Experience

- Advanced training in neuroanaesthesia including intracranial, spinal and neurointerventional radiology procedures
- Proven history of leading perioperative quality improvement projects
- Commitment to promoting equality and understanding of equalities issues
- Experience in other RSCH/PRH subspecialties such as major trauma or regional anaesthesia
- Experience of intensive care with neurosurgical patients
- Clinical expertise in specialist monitoring techniques relevant to neuroanaesthesia

Knowledge

- Breadth of experience inside and outside the specialty

Organisation and Planning

- Ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of NHS governance, resource constraints
- Evidence of managerial skills (achievements or courses)

Teaching Skills

- Interest and commitment to teaching
- Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

- Evidence of participation in audit
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
- Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

- Good communication skills (oral and written)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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