Senior Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

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Job overview

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of Senior Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

Applicants applying for the post must satisfy the following:

• Full GMC registration.
• Anaesthetic experience
• Final FRCA or equivalent
• CRB clearance

The post is for a period of 12 months.

Applicants should have an interest in education and/or audit projects and be willing to organise and deliver such projects.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic and ambitious individuals wishing to follow a career in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. Glenfield undertakes over 1200 Adult cardiac and over 1000 Thoracic operations a year providing ample opportunity to become an independent practitioner in this subspecialty.

You will have the opportunity to train in 2D and 3D Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography and FICE leading to accreditation in these areas. We have recently acquired a Vimedix multimodality ultrasound simulator with exciting training programmes such as cardiac anatomy, TOE & TTE (showing normal heart and pathologies), chest ultrasound, critical care echo teaching package and FAST scanning. Successful candidates are guaranteed a place on Glenfield Hospital's popular FICE course and the internationally renowned transesophageal ECHO course.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all,
• being a great place to work,
• partnerships for impact, and
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate,
• we are proud,
• we are inclusive, and
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
• To provide cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia for theatre and catheter room sessions.
• To provide continued care of patients on the combined Adult intensive Care Unit
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• The post holder will be expected to be under direct or indirect supervision of a consultant at all times and it is the responsibility of the consultant to decide which cases the post holder is capable of anaesthetising independently.
• Contribute to the responsibilities and running of the department/ directorate.
• Develop and sustain appropriate systems and practice to encourage clinical audit throughout the department.
• To participate in and contribute to the clinical governance process, to ensure good standards of practice as prescribed by the GMC guidance on good practice.
• To take responsibility for their Continuing Medical Education and Professional development with the support of the Trust.
• The post holder will be expected to take part in clinical teaching.
• The post holder will ensure that adverse clinical incidents as defined by the Trusts policy are reported in a timely manner according to Trust policy.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Final FRCA or equivalent
• Previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate
• Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Evidence of postgraduate teaching
• Higher qualifications in Medical Education

Research & Audit

Essential criteria

• Understanding of Audit principles Evidence of personal experience of audit

Desirable criteria

• Higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
• GCP certification
• Medical publications or a background of research activity

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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

• Senior Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia (PDF, 816.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)