Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia
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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:
- holds full GMC registration.
- 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.
- 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 of 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. Anaesthetics and training is delivered in the 3 main hospitals in Leicester, 2 community hospitals and the new East Midlands Planned Care centre, delivering day case surgery.
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
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Final FRCA/FCARCSI /FICM
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Team-working skills
- self-motivated and desire to succeed
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
University Hospitals of Leicester supports one of the biggest anaesthetic departments in the country, covering 3 acute hospitals and 3 community hospitals.
Leicester has a well established reputation in education in anaesthesia and in the future will be delivering training to increasing numbers of Foundation trainees and CMT trainees, rotating through ICM and anaesthesia. There is a growing need for a team of enthusiastic individuals to assist in delivering this training, working closely with the consultant leads in foundation and ICM training.
Each of the 3 hospitals in Leicester has an intensive care unit supporting tertiary services in hepatobiliary surgery, renal and transplant, general surgery, cardiothoracic and cardiac surgery. Each of the units is involved in national and local research and audit.
Leicester Hospitals have a well-established CPET and pre-operative exercise programme as well as running high risk clinics for all major specialities.
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
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity
Desirable criteria
- FRCA/FCARCSI /FICM
Experience
Essential criteria
- Suitable experience for oncall anaesthetic work, including: • Intensive care • Obstetrics • Emergency theatre (e.g. employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level
Desirable criteria
- Higher qualifications in Medical Education
Communication and relationship skills
Essential criteria
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in 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.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
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. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.
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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
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- Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)