Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia
Location: Harefield Hospital
The work of the department comprises anaesthesia for all forms of cardiac and thoracic surgery, the care of patients in the Intensive Therapy Unit, anaesthesia cover in the X-ray/Cardiology Department for diagnostic, electrophysiology and interventional/therapeutic procedures (including TAVI), and "stand-by" cover for heart biopsies and angioplasties. There are three cardiac and two thoracic operating theatres. Cardiac and thoracic lists run every day. There is an active mechanical support for program and transplantation program for the management of advanced cardiac and respiratory failure. Acute and chronic pain services are provided by the department.
The range of conditions treated is wide providing varied, interesting and valuable experience for anaesthetists.
Main duties of the job
This is a highly specialised post and would be ideally suited to an NTN holder in year 4 or 5 of their training (as out of programme experience) who wishes to pursue a career in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care. The appointee should have a minimum of four months experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia, and consideration be given to other suitable candidates including those already in possession of their CCST or appropriately qualified overseas trainees.
This post is for 6 months initially with the possibility to extendable to 24 months, subject to satisfactory performance and the training needs of the individual Clinical Fellow. In general, the year will be divided into modules covering anaesthesia for adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and cardiothoracic intensive care, with opportunities for research and skills in TOE. There may be opportunities to join the transplant retrieval team.
About us
The Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care has undergone a restructuring process to separate junior medial posts into those based in anaesthesia and those based in critical care. There are 21 juniors at registrar grade and 9 CT1/2 posts. This allows the provision of three separate on-call rosters - one for anaesthesia and outreach, and two for the intensive care unit. The junior staff comprises of:
3 Specialist Registrars (Deanery rotations in anaesthesia; 5 posts incorporate 3 month blocks in intensive care)
7 Clinical Fellows (intensive care only)
9 Clinical Fellows (based in anaesthesia but incorporating 2-3 month blocks in intensive care)
9 CT1/2 posts (including 1 Deanery CT rotation, 2 cardiology/ICU rotation) - intensive care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be assigned to one or more blocks of 2/3 months in adult intensive care. When attached to the adult intensive care units the Clinical Fellows are expected to attend the ward rounds, participate in the daily clinical duties and attend the relevant teaching programmes.
The Clinical fellows participate in the provision of all aspects of anaesthetic and intensive care for adults undergoing cardiothoracic procedures. This includes preoperative assessment, intraoperative care and postoperative management. This may be carried out under the immediate or more distant supervision of the consultant staff as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be assigned to one or more blocks of 2/3 months in adult intensive care. When attached to the adult intensive care units the Clinical Fellows are expected to attend the ward rounds, participate in the daily clinical duties and attend the relevant teaching programmes.
The Clinical fellows participate in the provision of all aspects of anaesthetic and intensive care for adults undergoing cardiothoracic procedures. This includes preoperative assessment, intraoperative care and postoperative management. This may be carried out under the immediate or more distant supervision of the consultant staff as appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Postgraduate training in anaesthesia (to at least ST5 equivalent)
- FRCA (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Training in transoesophageal echocardiography
- GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Cardiothoracic anaesthesia ( >3months)
Desirable
- Adult cardiothoracic intensive care
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours (see appendix one)
- IT skills and computer literacy
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- Postgraduate training in anaesthesia (to at least ST5 equivalent)
- FRCA (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Training in transoesophageal echocardiography
- GMC Registration
Experience
Essential
- Cardiothoracic anaesthesia ( >3months)
Desirable
- Adult cardiothoracic intensive care
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communications skills in line with the Trust's Core Behaviours (see appendix one)
- IT skills and computer literacy
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).
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).
