Job summary
The post is designed for individuals who wish to pursue a career in paediatric cardiac anaesthesia and/or paediatric cardiac intensive care.This job would suit senior trainees nearing the end of their anaesthetic training or post CCT.This is a combined paediatric cardiac anaesthesia and paediatric intensive care fellowship with equal and simultaneous exposure to both specialties.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
o To manage PICU patients under the supervision of the Chief PICU Fellow and Consultant on Duty.o To attend cardiac anaesthesia lists including cardiac theatre, MRI, interventional cath lab, echo lists etco To attend the cardiac surgical planning meetings,o To take part in a full-shift PICU rota which will include being resident when on the night shift.o To undertake teaching and guideline development within the fixed rota.o To participate in the Paediatric Retrieval rota.o To participate in the training of the Retrieval Nurse Practitioners.o To undertake a PALS or APLS Course if have not already done so.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The out of hours on call commitment is to PICUThis post is for an initial 12-month period with a potential to extend.Anaesthesia commitments will include theatre lists in paediatric cardiac surgery, cardiac MRI, TOE, interventional cardiac catheter lab lists and any list involving cardiac patients having non-cardiac surgery including patients with adult congenital heart disease. The fellow is also expected to be available for 6 weekend general paediatric surgical lists over the 12 month period in the new childrens day surgery unit (CDSU)PICU commitments include: the management of all admitted patients with aim of increased allocation in managing paediatric cardiac surgical and medical patients. Participation in the PICU and retrieval service on call rotaParticipation in teaching and clinical governance activity in both specialties is expected.
Key Relationships
Patients and their parents/families/carers on PICU and in theatre Clinical Staff on PICU and in theatre Other Consultant staff in ECH and GSTT Senior management team in ECH Clinical teams in DGHs in the South Thames region when on retrievals
Job description
Job responsibilities
The out of hours on call commitment is to PICUThis post is for an initial 12-month period with a potential to extend.Anaesthesia commitments will include theatre lists in paediatric cardiac surgery, cardiac MRI, TOE, interventional cardiac catheter lab lists and any list involving cardiac patients having non-cardiac surgery including patients with adult congenital heart disease. The fellow is also expected to be available for 6 weekend general paediatric surgical lists over the 12 month period in the new childrens day surgery unit (CDSU)PICU commitments include: the management of all admitted patients with aim of increased allocation in managing paediatric cardiac surgical and medical patients. Participation in the PICU and retrieval service on call rotaParticipation in teaching and clinical governance activity in both specialties is expected.
Key Relationships
Patients and their parents/families/carers on PICU and in theatre Clinical Staff on PICU and in theatre Other Consultant staff in ECH and GSTT Senior management team in ECH Clinical teams in DGHs in the South Thames region when on retrievals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (obtained by start date)
- Final FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Courses: APLS, EPLS, MEPA
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Proven record of formal anaesthetic pathway
- Paediatric Anaesthesia training or equivalent (minimum 6 months)
Desirable
- Previous experience in Cardiac or Paediatric Intensive Care
- Previous experience in Cardiac Anaesthesia
- Paediatric Anaesthesia fellowship
- Registration with the Intercollegiate Board for Training in P.I.C.M
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to work under pressure working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
Education
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at undergraduate level or post graduate level including allied healthcare professionals
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Understands principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in medical audit and quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of interest
- Medical publications in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration (obtained by start date)
- Final FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Courses: APLS, EPLS, MEPA
Experience / Knowledge
Essential
- Proven record of formal anaesthetic pathway
- Paediatric Anaesthesia training or equivalent (minimum 6 months)
Desirable
- Previous experience in Cardiac or Paediatric Intensive Care
- Previous experience in Cardiac Anaesthesia
- Paediatric Anaesthesia fellowship
- Registration with the Intercollegiate Board for Training in P.I.C.M
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Able to work under pressure working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
Education
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at undergraduate level or post graduate level including allied healthcare professionals
Audit/Quality Improvement
Essential
- Understands principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience in medical audit and quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Desirable
- Evidence of interest
- Medical publications in peer reviewed journals
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).
