Job Summary
We are looking to appoint two Senior Clinical Fellows (SCF) to the Department of Anaesthetics and Intensive Care.
The post-holder will work in collaboration with the existing Anaesthetists to provide a high quality, progressive and professional Anaesthetic service in a broad range of surgical specialties. The successful candidate will for the initial 3 months cover the First on-call rota followed with the potential for the subsequent nine months to be spent on the registrar level rota. There will be an opportunity to progress in training by undertaking ST3 modules like Critical care and Obstetrics along with an opportunity for exposure in Colorectal, Bariatrics, Pre assessment and Chronic pain and participate in Second oncalls on Maternity and ICU over the subsequent two years. The appointee will be able to engage with quality improvement projects, Research projects, Simulation and education based on individuals' interests.
This is an opportunity to join a friendly, cohesive department currently consisting of 30 Consultants, 10 Specialty doctors, 2 SpR (Higher), 9 Clinical fellows, 9 WTE CT1&2, two WTE FY1, together with Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, specialist nursing team, in Acute Pain and Perioperative Medicine.
Main duties of the job
KEY DUTIES OF THE POST
1. Cover Anaesthetics and ICU as per the needs of the service.
2. Cover the first on-call rota during the early part of the placement.
3. Covering the elective operating theatres, ICU and emergency theatres.
4. Cover the Second on-call on ITU and Maternity on-calls.
About us
General Information
The Anaesthetics Department is situated in the Trust's Outpatient Department. It is conveniently located close to surgical daycase and the Family Health and Diagnostics theatre complexes. It comprises of multiple shared rooms for consultant office space and an open plan secretarial space along with an integrated kitchenette in the same footprint. It provides a pleasant working environment with easy access to the Anaesthetic secretaries. There are hot desking areas close to Theatres and the ICU with a dedicated lecture/seminar room and a kitchen.
To be eligible for these posts, you must be eligible to secure GMC registration with Licence to Practice, ideally have completed the Post graduate training in the country of origin at Core Training level.
Applicants should be aware that regardless of Country of Origin, their ability to communicate in written and spoken English to the standard required to carry out the post will be assessed during the selection process.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Senior Clinical Fellow will work on the General Critical Care Unit for a period of six months. There may be the opportunity to extend the post at the end of the term. This will depend upon staffing vacancies and satisfactory progress by the Fellow.
The post holder's role can be adapted to suit the individual interests and training needs of the candidate. This may include spending time in the operating theatre keeping Anaesthetics skills up to speed.
Education
All clinical fellows are allocated a trained Educational Supervisor (ES) who will oversee their progress and serve as a mentor for training and other needs. We would expect the individual to meet with the ES both formally (every 3 months) to record the progress and informally as frequently as possible.
The clinical fellow will be fully supervised by consultants during the day shift. Overnight, there is supervision by a resident senior trainee/middle grade and an on-call ITU consultant.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
1. Medical Degree from a recognised university
2. ALS ahead of starting
Experience Essential
1. Minimum 2 years full-time post-graduate training or equivalent experience/competencies
2. Full GMC registration
Skills Essential
1. Capacity to operate under pressure and remain objective in highly emotive situations
2. Capacity to think beyond the obvious, with analytical and flexible mind. Capacity to bring a range of approaches to problem-solving
3. Demonstrate effective judgement and decision-making skills.
4. Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
5. Capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team & demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to establish good working relations with others.
6. Capacity to manage time and prioritise workload, balance urgent & important demands, follow instructions. Understands importance and impact of information systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. #J-18808-Ljbffr