Job summary
The Fellowship is aimed at senior trainees who are in possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) or CCT holders seeking specialised training in regional anaesthesia. The Fellowship can be adapted to support the Fellow in developing specific interests. The post is for 6-12 months commencing February 2024 or August 2024. The achievements of the previous Fellows include research, international level presentations, teaching, audit, introduction of new services, and excellent logbook block numbers.
Candidates must have previous experience of working as an anaesthetist in UK in addition to full GMC registration.
Main duties of the job
The exact timetable will be tailored to comply with the Fellow's specific interests. The Fellow will take part in the junior on call rota, providing on call for the intensive care unit, theatres or obstetrics as required by the department.
The achievements of the previous Fellows include research, international level presentations, teaching, audit, introduction of new services, and excellent logbook block numbers.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South East and is renowned for its excellent clinical care and friendly atmosphere. Frimley Park Hospital has a large anaesthetic department (54 consultant anaesthetists and 6 SAS doctors) and one of the largest trauma and orthopaedic departments in South East England.
A new elective surgical hub based at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot has recently been opened. Peripheral regional anaesthesia is practised widely for orthopaedic procedures, including awake hand and shoulder surgery.
Ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia is also performed for other surgical specialities including vascular, breast and colorectal. Regional anaesthesia ambulatory pathways for breast surgery and joint arthroplasty have recently been established resulting in the successful discharge of a patient within 24 hours after a total knee replacement. Frimley has a dynamic acute pain team with established pathways for management of patients with fractured ribs or lower limb amputation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, please contact Dr Deepa Jadhav (the Fellowship Supervisor, deepa.jadhav@nhs.net). The previous or current fellows may also be contacted via Dr Jadhav to discuss block numbers and achievements of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details, please contact Dr Deepa Jadhav (the Fellowship Supervisor, deepa.jadhav@nhs.net). The previous or current fellows may also be contacted via Dr Jadhav to discuss block numbers and achievements of the post.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP, FRCA or equivalent
- CCT
Teaching, Training/Education
Essential
- Experience of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an anaesthetist in UK
- Competent to deliver general anaesthesia safely to adults
- Competent in obstetric anaesthesia
- Able to provide on-call cover for intensive care medicine
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience in regional anaesthesia
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCP, FRCA or equivalent
- CCT
Teaching, Training/Education
Essential
- Experience of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching
Audit and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of participation in Clinical Audit
Clinical Experience and Skills
Essential
- Previous experience of working as an anaesthetist in UK
- Competent to deliver general anaesthesia safely to adults
- Competent in obstetric anaesthesia
- Able to provide on-call cover for intensive care medicine
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience in regional anaesthesia
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
