Locum Consultant in Anaesthetics

The post holders will be on a 10 Programmed activity (PA) contract, which will be split between 9 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC) and 1 PA of supporting professional activities (SPA). The DCC lists will be worked flexibly according to departmental requirements and may include either evening lists which run until 19.30 or weekend lists (maximum 0.5PA). If this is the case, these sessions will be timetabled in the job plan and subject to the usual annual review. The department utilises the CLW Rota system and this allows annualisation of elements of the job plan. This may be offered to the successful candidate, subject to mutual agreement.

In addition to the clinical responsibilities of the post the department is looking for a candidate who will bring to the department established skills, knowledge and techniques. This may include patient safety, quality improvement, management or research. Possession of proven capabilities in the candidate's chosen area of expertise together with higher training and/or specialty accreditation would be advantageous

The post-holder will comply with the recommendations of the Royal College of Anaesthetists with respect to continuing medical education and professional development. The post-holder will promote and comply with the recommendations contained in "Good Practice; a guide for Departments of Anaesthesia" published by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Association of Anaesthetists.

Applicants should hold a CCT or CESR in anaesthesia or be on the GMCSpecialist Register in anaesthesia (or be exempt as a result of current employment)., Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.