Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellowship post within the Department of Anaesthesia at The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt NHS Foundation Trust. The tenure of the post is for 12 months from February 2026. This post is open as both Junior and Senior Clinical Fellowship.
We invite applications from dynamic and enthusiastic anaesthetists, to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at the internationally renowned Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital. The post holder should have minimum 3 years' experience in anaesthesia.
Whilst not a recognised training post, it is anticipated that similar opportunities will be provided and in particular the successful candidate will be supported to achieve the necessary competencies to sit the EDRA at the end of their 12 month post. Funding in excess of any study leave allowance will be provided up to £1500 to fund examination fees and a regional anaesthesia cadaver course.
(Starting salary will be dependent upon demonstrable previous anaesthetic experience and competency).
Main duties of the job
Duties in theatres will include anaesthetic cover for a wide variety of orthopaedic surgery ranging from high volume arthroplasty to complex spinal surgery both adult and paediatric. There is also urology and dental surgery performed in the hospital. There is no accident and emergency department in the hospital, neither is there any inpatient obstetrics.
Out of hours work involves participation in a 1 in 8 resident shift rota with prospective cover for annual and study leave. Flexible working patterns are seen as essential to the smooth running of the department; therefore, resident doctors are expected to have a degree of flexibility in their weekly job plan.
These posts will include cover for Emergency Theatres out of hours and the critical care unit which provides level 2 critical care. Support for managing patients on the wards in conjunction with the Outreach team is integral to the role.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH)is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.
In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.
Joining RJAH is more than just a job - we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role.We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities - including our recently-opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham.The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line.We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales. It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full-time post is 40 hours plus 1:8 on-call commitment.
Day shifts are 08:00-18:00, long days 08:00-20:30 and night shifts 20:00-08:30. An indicative weekly rota is shown in the job description along with more detail or the position.
The period of induction and assessment will see the post-holder in theatres and critical care. After an initial assessment the post-holder is contracted to provide out of hours/emergency cover in accordance with the agreed rota. The rota is anticipated to be 1:8. During the fixed sessions per week, the post-holder will provide anaesthetic cover for operating lists as specified on the weekly rota or as otherwise requested by the lead consultant or their deputy. The post-holder will cover lists alone or with a consultant anaesthetist. If working with a consultant, the post-holder will be supervised by, and follow the instructions of, the consultant. If working alone, the post-holder will seek the guidance of the duty consultant when clinically indicated. Providing anaesthetic cover for operating lists includes the prescription of post-operative analgesia, anti-emetics, intravenous fluids and oxygen as appropriate. The post-holder is expected to take account of any relevant protocols or guidelines issued within the department when arriving at clinical decisions.
In exceptional emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, the Doctor would be expected to be available outside normal duties to ensure continuity of patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full-time post is 40 hours plus 1:8 on-call commitment.
Day shifts are 08:00-18:00, long days 08:00-20:30 and night shifts 20:00-08:30. An indicative weekly rota is shown in the job description along with more detail or the position.
The period of induction and assessment will see the post-holder in theatres and critical care. After an initial assessment the post-holder is contracted to provide out of hours/emergency cover in accordance with the agreed rota. The rota is anticipated to be 1:8. During the fixed sessions per week, the post-holder will provide anaesthetic cover for operating lists as specified on the weekly rota or as otherwise requested by the lead consultant or their deputy. The post-holder will cover lists alone or with a consultant anaesthetist. If working with a consultant, the post-holder will be supervised by, and follow the instructions of, the consultant. If working alone, the post-holder will seek the guidance of the duty consultant when clinically indicated. Providing anaesthetic cover for operating lists includes the prescription of post-operative analgesia, anti-emetics, intravenous fluids and oxygen as appropriate. The post-holder is expected to take account of any relevant protocols or guidelines issued within the department when arriving at clinical decisions.
In exceptional emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, the Doctor would be expected to be available outside normal duties to ensure continuity of patient care.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice good relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of CT3 competences (or equivalent) in anaesthesia.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Experience in Regional Anaesthesia
Speciality Specific Skills Related to the Post
Essential
- Experience: At least 3 years' (WTE) experience working in anaesthesia.
- Competencies: Competent to work with distant supervision in anaesthesia and critical care.
Desirable
- Experience: Significant experience in the NHS
- Previous substantive experience as Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia
Communication Skills
Essential
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Desirable
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
Commitment to Ongoing Professional Development
Essential
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies (or equivalent) by time of appointment in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice including: ogood clinical care omaintaining good medical practice good relationships and communication with patients ogood working relationships with colleagues ogood teaching and training oprofessional behaviour and probity odelivery of good acute clinical care
Desirable
- Evidence of achievement of CT3 competences (or equivalent) in anaesthesia.
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Out of hours experience relevant to the job.
- Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need. Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
- Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
- Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Desirable
- Experience in Regional Anaesthesia
Speciality Specific Skills Related to the Post
Essential
- Experience: At least 3 years' (WTE) experience working in anaesthesia.
- Competencies: Competent to work with distant supervision in anaesthesia and critical care.
Desirable
- Experience: Significant experience in the NHS
- Previous substantive experience as Specialty Doctor in Anaesthesia
Communication Skills
Essential
- Empathy and sensitivity: capacity to listen and take in others' perspectives.
- Works in partnership with patients: always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options.
- Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients, Practice shared decision making.
- Directs and supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making.
Probity
Essential
- Professional integrity and respect for others: capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non-judgmental approach towards others. Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality and ethical issues.
Clinical Governance & Quality Improvement
Essential
- Clinical governance: Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.
- Audit: evidence of active participation in audit.
- Teaching: evidence of interest and experience in teaching
Desirable
- Research Skills: demonstrates understanding of the principles of research, evidence of relevant academic and research achievements.
Commitment to Ongoing Professional Development
Essential
- Learning and personal development: demonstrates interest in the specialty required for the job. Demonstrates a commitment to maintaining professional skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
- Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self-awareness and ability to accept and learn from feedback.
Personal Skills
Essential
- Organisation & planning: capacity to organise oneself and prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation and self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
- Flexible approach to work: able to adapt and work with employers to deliver improved patient care.
- Equality and diversity: promotes equality and values diversity.
- Problem solving & decision making: capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
- Team working: demonstrated experience working in a team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
- Managing others & team involvement: capacity to work co-operatively with others and demonstrate leadership when appropriate. Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional teams.
- Coping with pressure: capacity to operate under pressure. Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with setbacks & adapt to rapidly changing circumstances.
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC with licence to practice
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Oswestry
SY10 7AG
Employer's website
https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
