Job summary
As a Senior Clinical Fellow, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 senior tier on-call rota alongside other clinical fellows and senior trainees. Majority of the post holder's clinical time will be spent concentrating on intra-cranial lists, complex spinal lists and interventional neuroradiology including the emergency thrombectomy service. This will enable enough clinical time to cover the advanced neuroanaesthesia module requirements. There will also be an opportunity to attend the Transcranial Doppler Module at Southampton and experience a taster week at another neurosurgical critical unit for wider exposure. The post holder will also get daylight hours exposure to the management of traumatic brain injuries at our sister site (St Marys hospital).
Applicants are required to have completed the FRCA or equivalent qualification and have a minimum of 5 years' experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training program. In addition to their protected training lists fellows will be expected to be able to independently manage their own lists supervised by a consultant in a nearby theatre. In addition to elective theatre work, the post holder will cover cardiac arrest calls and the acute pain service when on call. The rota follows a full shift pattern with prospective cover and is EWTD compliant.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Experience offered:
Charing Cross Hospital has an international reputation for outcomes in Neurology and Neurosurgery. We are the largest neuro-interventional service for the sector. Post holders will have the opportunity to take part and gain extensive experience in the work we undertake:
- Craniotomies, both asleep and awake
- Base of skull surgery
- Functional surgery including deep brain stimulation
- Complex spine surgery (with neurophysiological monitoring)
- Transphenoidal surgery
- Interventional radiology (including emergency thrombectomy)
Clinical Governance:
The Trust adheres to a strict clinical governance programme. Within the directorate there is an active and on-going programme of Governance supported by Dr Preea Gill representing Anaesthesia. There are regular Clinical Governance, Critical Incident and Mortality & Morbidity meetings within the Division of Anaesthesia occurring bi-monthly.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) and the largest Trust in the country. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare for our patients, through excellence in research, education and training.
Applications are invited for a 6-month fellowship program in Neuroanaesthesia, working at Charing Cross Hospital. One fellowship post is available from August 2023. This post is ideally suited to either an experienced anaesthetist approaching the end of their training or one who is post completion of training and is looking to round off their sub-specialty experience prior to securing a consultant post.
The clinical duties would cover the advanced neuroanaesthesia curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Additionally, one day a week is dedicated to fellows undertaking activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation. This time can also be used to further clinical activities elsewhere in the Trust or at other hospitals.
As a Senior Clinical Fellow, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 senior tier on-call rota alongside the other clinical fellows and senior trainees. This is however subject to change depending on the demands placed upon our department from the evolving Covid-19 pandemic.
Applicants are required to have completed the FRCA or equivalent qualification and have a minimum of 5 years experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training program. In addition to their protected training lists fellows will be expected to be able to independently manage their own lists supervised by a consultant in a nearby theatre.
These posts are initially for a 6month period although can be extended by mutual agreement if required.
For further information about this fellowship program and the department, please contact Dr Anne Tay, Site Lead for Senior Clinical Fellows at Charing Cross Hospital by email at anne.tay@nhs.net.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is an Academic Health Science Centre (AHSC) and the largest Trust in the country. Our mission is to provide world-class healthcare for our patients, through excellence in research, education and training.
Applications are invited for a 6-month fellowship program in Neuroanaesthesia, working at Charing Cross Hospital. One fellowship post is available from August 2023. This post is ideally suited to either an experienced anaesthetist approaching the end of their training or one who is post completion of training and is looking to round off their sub-specialty experience prior to securing a consultant post.
The clinical duties would cover the advanced neuroanaesthesia curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia. Additionally, one day a week is dedicated to fellows undertaking activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation. This time can also be used to further clinical activities elsewhere in the Trust or at other hospitals.
As a Senior Clinical Fellow, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 senior tier on-call rota alongside the other clinical fellows and senior trainees. This is however subject to change depending on the demands placed upon our department from the evolving Covid-19 pandemic.
Applicants are required to have completed the FRCA or equivalent qualification and have a minimum of 5 years experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training program. In addition to their protected training lists fellows will be expected to be able to independently manage their own lists supervised by a consultant in a nearby theatre.
These posts are initially for a 6month period although can be extended by mutual agreement if required.
For further information about this fellowship program and the department, please contact Dr Anne Tay, Site Lead for Senior Clinical Fellows at Charing Cross Hospital by email at anne.tay@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Final FRCA or equivalent (DESA, FANZCA accepted)
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or further degree
- Distinctions, prizes
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in delivering teaching sessions
Desirable
- Trained educator (e.g. GIC, Train the Trainer)
- Initiated, led and delivered a teaching programme
Language
Essential
- Excellent understanding of English, both written and oral
Audit
Essential
- Experience in delivering teaching sessions
Desirable
- Trained educator (e.g. GIC, Train the Trainer)
- Initiated, led and delivered a teaching programme
Academic Achievements including Research/ Publications
Essential
- Good understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Participated in research
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a broad range of advanced clinical and assessment skills in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS
Relevant Experience in Specialty/ Sub Specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training programme
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of developing interest in neuroanaesthesia & neurocritical care
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Final FRCA or equivalent (DESA, FANZCA accepted)
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification or further degree
- Distinctions, prizes
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in delivering teaching sessions
Desirable
- Trained educator (e.g. GIC, Train the Trainer)
- Initiated, led and delivered a teaching programme
Language
Essential
- Excellent understanding of English, both written and oral
Audit
Essential
- Experience in delivering teaching sessions
Desirable
- Trained educator (e.g. GIC, Train the Trainer)
- Initiated, led and delivered a teaching programme
Academic Achievements including Research/ Publications
Essential
- Good understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Participated in research
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a broad range of advanced clinical and assessment skills in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS
Relevant Experience in Specialty/ Sub Specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training programme
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of developing interest in neuroanaesthesia & neurocritical care
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).
