Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract: 12 months (Fixed term 12 months)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 358-6815869-MED
Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Leicester Royal Infirmary / Cross site
Town: Leicester
Salary per annum: Closing 06/02/2025 23:59
Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia
We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance
Job overview
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the Anaesthetic and intensive care teams based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of Senior Anaesthetic Fellow. This post is suitable for any grade of doctor who:
1. holds full GMC registration.
2. is thought to be within 2 years of gaining all competencies required for completion of training (CESR or CCT) and at least 4 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care.
3. has certificate of basic training in anaesthesia and obstetrics and at least gained the primary FRCA or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant would work in parallel with anaesthetic training residents to provide on call cover in anaesthesia, obstetrics and intensive care across all three hospitals in UHL. Non-on call days will be dedicated to training and gaining competencies through direct or mentored consultant supervision in theatres, obstetric and intensive care units. The post allows access to all teaching and training opportunities afforded to those undergoing anaesthetic training in the East Midlands.
Depending on the individual's needs to complete their training, there are opportunities to gain the equivalent of stage 3 training in obstetrics, intensive care and theatres covering the following specialities: General surgery, including lower GI, upper GI and hepatobiliary, ENT and maxfax, plastics, paediatrics, trauma and orthopaedics, regional anaesthesia, cardiac, thoracics, daycase surgery, renal transplant, vascular, isolated site anaesthesia and preassessment including CPET. Neuro-anaesthesia is not available in UHL.
Opportunities are available to interested individuals to engage in audit, QI, research and education.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest Acute teaching Trusts in England with a workforce of approximately 14,500 employees including clinicians, non-clinical support workers, clinical and non-clinical leaders and staff. University Hospitals of Leicester supports one of the biggest anaesthetic departments in the country and is a major hub for anaesthetic training within the East Midlands.
University Hospitals of Leicester has an excellent reputation in the delivery of anaesthetic training and support for those wishing to complete their CESR application. The clinical component of the post will involve supporting a 1:8 on call rota in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia or intensive care depending on service needs.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice
* Previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity
* Primary FRCA or equivalent
Experience
* Suitable experience for oncall anaesthetic work, including: Intensive care, Obstetrics, Emergency theatre (e.g. employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)
* 4 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care.
Teaching
* Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level
* Higher qualifications in Medical Education
Communication and relationship skills
* Demonstrable skills in clear, fluent and articulate verbal and written presentation.
* Team-working skills
* Self-motivated and desire to succeed
Additional Information
Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve.
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