Locum Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia

At Moorfields, people's sight matters--and so do the people who make it possible., The locum specialty doctor has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge, and for the proper functioning of the service. The post holder is expected to maintain an efficient service, maximizing use of theatre time and working flexibly to ensure the smooth running of the operating department. The post holder is expected to participate in clinical governance and audit, to meet annual training requirements, and to satisfy the annual requirement for continuous professional development set out by The Royal College of Anaesthetist. They will participate in the Trust's appraisal scheme. Operating theatres are normally open between 08:00 to 18.00 weekdays and Saturdays

• oMB BS/MB BCh
• oPrimary FRCA or approved overseas equivalents, oFurther postgraduate qualifications e.g. MRCP or diploma in Intensive care, o4 years full time postgraduate training or equivalent part time
• oAt least 2 years in relevant specialty training programme or equivalent experience
• oKnowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre and intensive care unit
• oCompetent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
• oAt least 6 months Previous NHS experience, oAbility to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
• oAbility to work effectively as part of a team
• oAbility to work alone whilst understanding own limitations and willingness to request assistance
  
  For over 200 years, Moorfields has been at the forefront of ophthalmic care, research, and education. With more than 2,300 dedicated team members and over 700,000 patients seen annually across our City Road site and 22 networked sites, we are proud to be a global centre of excellence.
We're also a vibrant community where kindness, equity and excellence shape every aspect of our work. Whether it's pioneering research through our partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre or training the next generation of global eye care leaders, we're united by one mission--delivering world-class eye health, sustainably and at scale. And we're just getting started. From 2027, we'll move to our brand-new Oriel site in St Pancras, Camden--a state-of-the-art centre that will unite eye care, research, and education under one roof.This groundbreaking facility, developed in partnership with UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Charity, will enable transformative innovation and collaboration like never before. Could you be part of this future? Make us more., The post is based at Moorfields Eye Hospital City Road and include work at satellites (St. Anns, Stratford, Northwick Park, Ealing, Potters Bar). The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to facilitate service provision when colleagues are absent. The lack of many services that would be found in a general hospital means that the anaesthetic service is more than usual relied upon for perioperative patient care in adults and children. In addition to clinical duties, the new appointee would be expected to participate in departmental activities including management, teaching and audit.

o Competitive salary (including high-cost area supplement)o Membership of the NHS Pension Schemeo 24/7 independent counselling supporto Career-long learning and development opportunitieso Excellent transport connectionso Access to NHS and Blue Light discount schemeso Free Pilates classeso Full support and training to develop your skills And so much more! To see the full range of benefits we offer please view our Moorfields benefits leaflet.