The postholder will have significant involvement in the delivery of cardiac anaesthesia both during daytime cover and as part of the cardiac consultant on-call rota. The department covers most anaesthesia specialities, and a dynamic individual with supplementary interests would be welcomed.
It is envisaged that the appointee will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
The remit of the post holder will be to work flexibly within the multi–disciplinary team providing and further developing care for patients requiring anaesthesia particularly within cardiothoracic surgery. In addition, the individual will be required to play an active role in the general workload of the Anaesthetic Department while having a significant commitment to teaching and training of junior staff.
This post offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic consultant anaesthetist to join a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality anaesthetic services within a specialist cardiothoracic environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in the provision and ongoing development of cardiac anaesthesia services, contributing to both elective and emergency care pathways while supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
The postholder will have significant involvement in all aspects of cardiac anaesthesia, participating in daytime clinical activity and contributing to the cardiac anaesthesia consultant on-call rota. Working within a busy and complex clinical setting, they will provide expert perioperative care for patients undergoing a range of cardiothoracic procedures, ensuring the highest standards of clinical practice, patient safety, and outcomes. The role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced multidisciplinary teams to deliver seamless and coordinated care throughout the patient journey.
In addition to their specialist cardiac responsibilities, the successful candidate will contribute to the wider workload of the Anaesthetic Department. The department provides a comprehensive range of anaesthetic services across multiple specialties, and applications are welcomed from individuals with additional clinical interests or expertise that may complement and enhance the existing service portfolio.
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King’s to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King’s is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone’s contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust’s carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
As a senior employee of the Trust you will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Trust’s patients. Integral to these responsibilities is the following: -
- The provision of a first class clinical service
- Effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
- Sustaining and developing teaching and research in conjunction with King’s College London / KHP
- Undertaking all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies
- Conducting clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’ s service plans
- Maintaining the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty, the Division or the Trust
Please see attached Job description and person specification.
