Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia

Job title:

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia

Company

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Job description

Job summaryApplications are invited for one 6-month clinical fellow post in general anaesthesia, working at Charing Cross Hospital. One post is available from February 2025. Start dates after this time will also be considered. There may also be scope for an extension. This post is ideally suited to either an anaesthetist who has completed their Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) and Primary FRCA and is looking to further their anaesthetic experience prior to securing a specialist or higher training post.The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). There will also be opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation.As a Junior Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 junior registrar on-call rota alongside other trainees. Majority of the post holder’s clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists. The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are Neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology), Head and Neck (including robotic assisted surgery), General oncology, Urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, Plastics, Colorectal (including HIPEC), Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology. This will enable enough clinical time to cover the Stage 2 requirements.Main duties of the jobAs a Junior Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 junior registrar on-call rota alongside other trainees. Majority of the post holder’s clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists. The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are Neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology), Head and Neck (including robotic assisted surgery), General oncology, Urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, Plastics, Colorectal (including HIPEC), Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology. This will enable enough clinical time to cover the Stage 2 requirements.There is a strong departmental tradition of performing, presenting, and publishing research and audit projects. The post holder will support developments in education, research, leadership and quality improvement projects within the Trust.Normal theatre working day 07:30 – 17:30Long Day 07.30 – 20:00 (1:8)Night shift 19.30 – 08:00 (1:8)About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Junior Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 Junior Registrar on-call rota alongside other trainees. Majority of the post holders clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists. The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are Neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology), Head and Neck (including robotic assisted surgery), General oncology, Urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, Plastics, Colorectal (including HIPEC), Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology.The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). There will also be opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation.Job description
Job responsibilitiesAs a Junior Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 Junior Registrar on-call rota alongside other trainees. Majority of the post holders clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists. The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are Neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology), Head and Neck (including robotic assisted surgery), General oncology, Urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, Plastics, Colorectal (including HIPEC), Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology.The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). There will also be opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner (GMC sponsorship may be available for successful candidates)
• Primary FRCA (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Distinctions, prizes
• MD, PhD

Clinical skillsEssential

• Demonstrates a broad range of clinical and assessment skills in anaesthesia

Desirable

• Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS

Academic achievements including research/publicationsEssential

• Good understanding of principles of research

Desirable

• Has participated in research
• Peer reviewed publication
• Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally

AuditEssential

• Understanding of the application of audit and clinical governance to clinical practice

Desirable

• Initiated and completed quality improvement projects

Knowledge/skills and Clinical ExpertiseEssential

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training programme
• Knowledge of UK Health Systems
• Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of developing subspecialty interest in anaesthesia relevant to Charing Cross hospital
• Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS

Teaching and trainingEssential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

• Trained educator (e.g. GIC, Train the Trainer)
• Initiated, led and delivered a teaching programme

Person Specification
QualificationsEssential

• Full GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner (GMC sponsorship may be available for successful candidates)
• Primary FRCA (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Distinctions, prizes
• MD, PhD

Clinical skillsEssential

• Demonstrates a broad range of clinical and assessment skills in anaesthesia

Desirable

• Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS

Academic achievements including research/publicationsEssential

• Good understanding of principles of research

Desirable

• Has participated in research
• Peer reviewed publication
• Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally

AuditEssential

• Understanding of the application of audit and clinical governance to clinical practice

Desirable

• Initiated and completed quality improvement projects

Knowledge/skills and Clinical ExpertiseEssential

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training programme
• Knowledge of UK Health Systems
• Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia

Desirable

• Evidence of developing subspecialty interest in anaesthesia relevant to Charing Cross hospital
• Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS

Teaching and trainingEssential

• Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff

Desirable

• Trained educator (e.g. GIC, Train the Trainer)
• Initiated, led and delivered a teaching programme

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
AddressCharing Cross HospitalFulham Palace RoadLondonW6 8RFEmployer’s website

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:10:13 GMT

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