Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 279-MWRSCHCONNEUROANA-557
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Closing
- 10/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant with an interest in Neuroanaesthesia
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Job overview
University Sussex Hospitals are looking for an outstanding Neuroanaesthetic consultant to join our team working in a fantastic area of the country. Our anaesthetic department is dynamic and has an excellent reputation for teaching, research and innovation for the benefit of our population. The successful applicants will have the opportunity to hone and expand their clinical skills in addition to developing services within University Hospitals Sussex and our partner organisations.
This is a new post, arising because of the expansion of neurosurgical and interventional neuroradiology services provided by our relocation to the Louisa Martindale Building in 2023. It will expand the Neuroanaesthetic Team to 12 specialists providing anaesthesia for neurosurgical, spinal and interventional neuroradiology in the Trust’s new, state-of-the-art 3Ts Neurosciences Centre. We offer a mixture of specialist neurosurgical lists, neuroradiology and flexible general anaesthetic work, and any new post holder would become an equal participant in our existing teams. Additional skills and experience in other areas of expertise for the wider department, such as regional anaesthesia, would be welcomed.
Visiting our departments prior to interview is encouraged, and if unfamiliar with the hospital, contact with the clinical leads or clinical director prior to application would also be welcomed.
Main duties of the job
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, considerable experience in the delivery of anaesthesia for a wide range of intracranial, neuroradiological and spinal procedures is expected, as well as familiarity with the specialist monitoring these patients can require. As an expanding service, there are plenty of opportunities for leading service development and quality improvement projects and experience/enthusiasm for these areas would be welcomed.
We are large teaching department with an associated medical school so we expect all consultants to participate in the education and training of medical and non-medical colleagues. Those with a proven track record of delivering education to these groups will find plenty to occupy themselves.
Further details of the duties of the role can be obtained by contacting the clinical lead or clinical director.
Working for our organisation
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Candidate Pack https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job plan will consist of neurosurgical, neuroradiological and/or spinal lists based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, and flexible general lists the Royal Sussex or Princess Royal Hospitals, depending on the interest and skill set of the successful individual. Each half day session is 5 hours (1.25 PA). The on call commitment is to the emergency neurosurgical service at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, supported by 4 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. In addition, there will be responsibilities for supervising and assessing specialist trainees and other members of the multi disciplinary team.
The post holder will have a commitment to teaching of both undergraduates and postgraduates and evidence of active participation in teaching.
When appointed to the Trust Consultants will be expected to work from any Trust site.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Basic Medical Degree
- FRCA or its recognised equivalent.
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview. • If you trained in the UK, you must also have a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Anaesthetics or be within six months of receiving it by the interview date. • If you trained outside the UK, you must provide evidence that your qualifications are equivalent to the UK CCT. (Equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
Desirable criteria
- Higher Degree
- Higher degree related to anaesthesia
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
- Advanced training in neuro anaesthesia including intracranial, spinal and neurointerventional radiology procedures
- Proven history of leading perioperative QI projects
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Desirable criteria
- Experience in other subspecialities delivered from RSCH/PRH such as major trauma or regional
- Experience of intensive care with particular reference to neurosurgical patients
- Clinical expertise in specialist monitoring techniques relevant to neuroanaesthesia
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential criteria
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable criteria
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable criteria
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential criteria
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Evidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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
- Sophie Morris
- Job title
- Perioperative Clinical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
Applicants can also discuss the post with Dr Julie George, lead Neuroanaesthetist
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