Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 hours per week
- Job ref
- 213-DivisionC-8046552
- Employer
- King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Princess Royal University Hospital
- Town
- Orpington
- Salary
- £76,582 per annum plus London allowance
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Clinical Fellow - Anaesthetics
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£2.1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King’s College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in the London Borough of Bromley.
We encourage all our staff to have a healthy work/life balance. In doing so, you can apply for flexible working from the beginning of your employment. We offer a range of options which are designed to suit different circumstances and priorities in line with service requirements.
Job overview
The Anaesthetic department at PRUH and South Sites part of Kings NHS Trust is delighted to advertise this SCF in Anaesthesia
This post is aimed primarily at senior anaesthetic trainees, or qualified anaesthetists wishing to gain experience in a broad range of anaesthesia as well as further experience in regional anaesthesia.
We deliver anaesthesia for a range of general and subspecialty areas including, Maxillofacial, Bariatrics, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics and Trauma.
This post would be suitable for any Doctor looking for a senior fellowship. The appointee will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the Department and the Hospital. The appointee will have a named educational supervisor and be expected to undergo annual review and appraisal. Annual leave and Study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors
Main duties of the job
All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the Trust's PRUH and South sites as required by the service. As an 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 Care Group or the Trust.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a replacement post. King’s College Hospital requires senior clinical fellows in anaesthesia to work flexibly within the multi–disciplinary team at PRUH and South Sites.
Clinical duties include delivering anaesthesia for general surgical, orthopaedic and other clinical specialties, and involvement in post-operative care. On call duties will be rotated between the Main Theatres, Obstetric Theatres and Labour ward.
This post would be suitable for any Doctor looking for a senior fellowship to achieve CESR accreditation or a post CCT Fellow looking for further specialist experience. We have a proactive encouraging approach to doctors wishing to achieve CESR and have successfully supported a number of colleagues through the process. The appointee will be expected to participate fully in the educational and training programmes within the Department and the Hospital. The appointee will have a named college tutor and educational supervisor and be expected to undergo annual review and appraisal. Annual leave and study leave is commensurate with other post foundation doctors. The post will be based at the PRUH and South Sites of King’s College Hospital and performance will be reviewed within 3 months of the postholder commencing in post. All employees are expected to undertake work on any of the sites as required by the service. As an 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 Care Group or the Trust
See full job description attached to this advertisement for further details on the role and key responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC, with eligibility to work in the UK
- Registerable medical qualification -MB BS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of excellence in training (e.g. medical school projects and prizes)
- FRCA, MRCP, MRCS or equivalent qualification
Training and Experience
Essential criteria
- Wide experience in all aspects of anaesthesia
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrable teaching experience
- Demonstrable research experience
Mangement and Leadership
Essential criteria
- Experience in day to day organisation of Anaesthetics service in a busy District General Hospital.
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
Desirable criteria
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
- Management course and / or qualification.
Personal Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff.
- Flexible and resilient.
Desirable criteria
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills.
Kings Values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of Kings Values.
- Commitment to uphold Kings Values.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Uvie Brigue
- Job title
- Clinical Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01689864081
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