Senior Clinical Fellow Anaesthesia and ITU

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Our trust has around 10,000 staff serving 1.6 million patients. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.

Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.

Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

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Job overview

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

This is a Senior Clinical Fellow post based at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals (Two Sites). The post holder will take part in a Full shift rota covering the Intensive Care/High Dependency unit, obstetrics and anaesthetics at Barnet Hospital and covering Theatres for elective day time surgery at Chase Farm Hospital. The post will initially be for a term of 12 months, at which time it may be renewed for a further 12 months.

During this time you will be treated as a trust trainee and will be mentored and supported for Final FRCA exams if required - however, please note the role is not a recognised training post.

The post holder will take part in a Full shift rota with a total of 31 London Deanery Trainees (15 ST 3+ and 16 CT1/2), other Trust Grades and MTI trainees. The post holder will cover theatres, Intensive Care/High Dependency Unit and Obstetrics at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals; depending upon the training and experience of the candidate and the requirements of the Department.

Applicants must have at least 18 months experience in the specialty of Anaesthesia at CT 1-2 level (or equivalent) including at least 6 months in UK and must have GMC registration. Applicant would ideally have passed primary FRCA.

Working for our organisation

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC

Desirable criteria

• Primary FRCA.

Experience

Essential criteria

• 18 months Anaesthetic experience
• 3 Months of ITU Experience
• Understanding and evidence of clinical audit
• Broad training relevant to this post.

Desirable criteria

• Obsteric anaesthesia experience
• ATLS/APLS/ALS.

Skills and aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Flexible working
• Computer literacy.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of teaching and UK training for Anaesthetists.

Personal Qualities & attributes

Essential criteria

• Team worker, punctual and good communication skills.

• Covid-19 Vaccination

  Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19.
  We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible.

• AT* - Apprenticeship Training. Where AT* is entered next to the job title indicates that this vacancy is for an apprenticeship role.
• By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we require you to complete your stat and Man e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation.
• If you are an EU/EEA citizen who does not have EU Settlement or Pre-Settled status, you will require a visa to work in the UK.
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Applications are welcome from people wishing to job share or work flexible patterns. We are committed to equal opportunities.

Please note:

• Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
• Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
• Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date.

Please be advised that due to exceptionally high demand, all Royal Free accommodation is at full capacity and waiting lists are being held. Average waiting times are 12 months. Please do not rely on Trust accommodation when you commence your role and ensure you investigate alternative accommodation for your arrival.

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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

• Job Description SCF Barnet Anaesthrics & ITU (PDF, 243.2KB)
• Person Specification SCF Barnet Anaesthetics and ITU (PDF, 200.6KB)
• Work schedule (PDF, 220.1KB)
• Medical and Dental - benefits, about RFL, values and governing objectives (PDF, 940.0KB)