Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Fellow in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthetics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. The Royal Cornwall Hospital is a large district hospital, affiliated to the Peninsula Medical School, which provides acute medical and surgical services to a population of around 400,000.
This exciting opportunity would suit a trainee with a background in anaesthesia and an interest in clinical simulation and education. The post is supported by the Division of Anaesthesia and Theatres and requires the applicant to have completed RCOA Basic Level Training in anaesthesia and hold their Primary FRCA qualification.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist in the further development of our Trust-wide simulation programme. The Trust has invested heavily in the development of a Simulation Suite and Clinical Skills laboratory over the last ten years. Simulation-based clinical training has since become embedded into medical education across many divisions.
Main duties of the job
The role includes regular delivery of simulation training sessions, both in the Simulation Suite and across multiple hospital sites and specialities. There would also be a significant component of the post devoted to the expansion of the Trust clinical simulation facility. Time would be set-aside for the post-holder to undertake audit and / or research in the field of clinical simulation under supervision of the Trust simulation lead.
Funding will be available for a related PGCE.
In addition to simulation, the successful candidate would partake in the senior anaesthetic or obstetric trainee on-call rota, alongside ST-level anaesthetic trainees. The Registrar rota comprises supervision of more junior anaesthetic trainees, cover of the Intensive Care Unit and support for the resident obstetric anaesthetic trainee as required. In addition, the post-holder would be expected to deliver approximately one - two sessions of elective clinical anaesthesia each week.
Applications are welcomed from those who wish to work full-time or those wishing to job-share.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of the Trust Simulation program in conjunction with the Trust Simulation leads
.Responsibility for Academic Foundation doctors in Simulation posts
. Assisting our current simulation training leads in the delivery of simulation training through the Trust.
Demonstrate and teach technical aspects of operating simulators to faculty members and others.
Running and debriefing our current simulation training sessions in conjunction with our simulation technician.
Running clinical skills training using the Trust part-task trainers
Active participation in the Peninsula Simulation Network
Directing Anaesthetic Crisis Resource Management, Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia (MEPA) and Anaesthesia Novice Training courses with support from the Trust Simulation lead.
Assisting simulation technician and secretary with maintenance of simulation databases and educational resources.
Audit of simulation activity within the Trust.
Publications and projects in simulation
Completion of PGClinEd if chosen
Anaesthesia responsibilities:
Depending on departmental requirements, operating lists will be across all surgical specialties with a patient mix suitable for solo practice by a trainee at CT2-ST3 level or above.
The post-holder will join a rota for resident cover of the CT level or ST level anaesthetic or obstetric anaesthetic service. The registrar rota comprises supervision of more junior anaesthetic residents, cover of the intensive care unit and support for the obstetric anaesthetic resident as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Co-ordination of the Trust Simulation program in conjunction with the Trust Simulation leads
.Responsibility for Academic Foundation doctors in Simulation posts
. Assisting our current simulation training leads in the delivery of simulation training through the Trust.
Demonstrate and teach technical aspects of operating simulators to faculty members and others.
Running and debriefing our current simulation training sessions in conjunction with our simulation technician.
Running clinical skills training using the Trust part-task trainers
Active participation in the Peninsula Simulation Network
Directing Anaesthetic Crisis Resource Management, Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia (MEPA) and Anaesthesia Novice Training courses with support from the Trust Simulation lead.
Assisting simulation technician and secretary with maintenance of simulation databases and educational resources.
Audit of simulation activity within the Trust.
Publications and projects in simulation
Completion of PGClinEd if chosen
Anaesthesia responsibilities:
Depending on departmental requirements, operating lists will be across all surgical specialties with a patient mix suitable for solo practice by a trainee at CT2-ST3 level or above.
The post-holder will join a rota for resident cover of the CT level or ST level anaesthetic or obstetric anaesthetic service. The registrar rota comprises supervision of more junior anaesthetic residents, cover of the intensive care unit and support for the obstetric anaesthetic resident as required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Anaesthesia training in a recognized training post at CT or ST level (or equivalent)
- GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
- Experience in delivery of simulation-based educational training
- Completion of Stage 1 Training Certificate and Initial Assessment of Competency in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or expected by start date)
Desirable
- Higher Qualification in post-graduate education.
- Familiarity with SimMan and SimBaby hardware and software.
- Primary FRCA certificate
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthesia training in a recognized training post at CT or ST level (or equivalent).
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
Desirable
- Undertaken a simulation 'train the trainers' course.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Anaesthesia training in a recognized training post at CT or ST level (or equivalent)
- GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
- Experience in delivery of simulation-based educational training
- Completion of Stage 1 Training Certificate and Initial Assessment of Competency in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or expected by start date)
Desirable
- Higher Qualification in post-graduate education.
- Familiarity with SimMan and SimBaby hardware and software.
- Primary FRCA certificate
Experience
Essential
- Anaesthesia training in a recognized training post at CT or ST level (or equivalent).
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
- Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
Desirable
- Undertaken a simulation 'train the trainers' course.
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).
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