Applications are invited for the post(s) of Clinical Fellow(s) in Critical Care.
The Trust provides acute medical and surgical services to a population of around 500,000, which more than doubles during the busy holiday periods.
An exciting opportunity for post-foundation training level applicants wishing to pursue careers in anaesthesia / perioperative medicine and/or intensive care medicine. These positions will provide individuals with a considerable amount of relevant clinical and non-clinical experience to support subsequent applications to these specialties.
These posts offer an opportunity to be part of our Critical Care unit in Cornwall. There are roles suited to those interested in developing careers in both anaesthetics / ITU.
Within these posts, there will be protected time to develop individual interests with opportunities in world-class research, meaningful quality improvement work, and clinical innovation.
Main duties of the job
* Admit / receive patients and take handover from clinical teams.
* Review and prescribe appropriate admission medications.
* Attend / conduct ward rounds as timetabled.
* Undertake clinical review and clinical interventions as appropriate.
* Be able to recognise and offer immediate clinical intervention for the deteriorating patient in line with required clinical competencies and ALS protocols.
* Present patients for senior review and complete discharge paperwork as necessary and subsequent verbal handover to parent surgical team.
* Attend teaching, including Thursday critical care junior doctor teaching.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle, and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance. Our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million, and 750 beds.
We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical, and specialist services to around 500,000, which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospital status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges, and universities (including adult education), it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job responsibilities
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* Identity Checks
* Professional registration and qualification checks
* Employment history and reference checks
* Work health assessments
* Criminal record check standards
* Right to work checks
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Person Specification
* GMC Registration with a Full License to Practice.
* Eligible to work at Core Level.
* Formal teaching courses / qualifications.
Experience
* Demonstrable previous NHS experience or equivalent.
* ALS Provider or equivalent.
* Has achieved appropriate level of Foundation competencies.
* Experienced in clinical audit and clinical governance.
* Previous post-graduate experience in ICM, Enhanced perioperative care, or Anaesthesia.
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.
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care.
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