Job summary
Trauma
To provide high quality trauma and emergency anaesthesia within a one-to-one consultant supervised environment initially, and then go on to manage cases within the major trauma centre with indirect supervision.
To gain specialist trauma anaesthetic experience within the orthopaedic trauma theatres which includes major pelvic and spinal work, cases expedited to the major trauma theatre including emergency neurosurgery cases and unstable penetrating trauma, cases that proceed to interventional radiology, as well as in the Emergency Department as a key part of the trauma team.
To engage in clinical governance activities specific to trauma anaesthesia as well as for general anaesthesia including critical incident reporting, attendance of morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit and participate in mandatory training.
The post holder will also have an NHS service commitment to the anaesthetic on call rota, a 1 in 8 full shift pattern, as the senior registrar on call.
Regional
The post will be available as a full time (described below) or part time post. Job plan of a part-time post will be by agreement with the Supervisor of the Post.
The post holder will undertake regular regional anaesthesia days and the post holder will also attend acute pain rounds. The post holder will take part in the senior registrar on call rota alongside the other clinical fellows and ST 6-7's at their respective clinical sites. Currently this rota is 1:8.
Main duties of the job
REGIONAL
Fellows will learn the clinical skills, principles, practices, and patient care in ambulatory & regional anaesthesia. Fellows will also be exposed to the organisational aspects of running an ambulatory and trauma service, pre-anaesthesia clinics, postoperative follow up of day surgical patients.
Research Experience
Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in various projects under the supervision of fellowship-trained regional anaesthetist. Under supervision, fellows are expected to initiate at least one research/ quality improvement/ audit project(s) and participate in departmental academic activities
Education and Teaching
Core curriculum lectures will be delivered by experienced staff aimed at learning critical aspects of regional anaesthesia.
Regular Fellow rounds are held throughout the year which will include journal discussions, case discussions, and research or didactic presentations.
TRAUMA
Anaesthesia services are provided in multiple locations at St Marys hospital.
In addition to this varied workload, there is a standby Code Red / Major haemorrhage trauma theatre staffed and prepared ready to go 24/7 as well as additional workload in the emergency department itself, with anaesthetists providing anaesthesia input to every trauma call, as well as to cases in Interventional radiology, and to those cases requiring regional block for acute injury, such as thoracic epidural for rib fractures.
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 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
Please review the full job descriptions attached prior to application for the specific subspeciality.
The post holder will undertake regular regional or trauma anaesthesia days and the post holder will also attend acute pain rounds. The post holder will take part in the senior registrar on call rota alongside the other clinical fellows and ST 6-7s. Currently this rota is 1:8.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the full job descriptions attached prior to application for the specific subspeciality.
The post holder will undertake regular regional or trauma anaesthesia days and the post holder will also attend acute pain rounds. The post holder will take part in the senior registrar on call rota alongside the other clinical fellows and ST 6-7s. Currently this rota is 1:8.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 24 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- ATLS / ETC or equivalent
- Evidence of experience in critical care
Desirable
- MD, PhD
- APLS or paediatric critical care experience
- Prehospital medicine training
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience of treating patients after injury
Desirable
- Previous work in a major trauma centre
- Previous experience in prehospital care
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Ability to lead the education of other medical professionals
- Ability to work across specialties and be collaborative
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Have set up or lead a teaching programme
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Have presented quality improvement work or audit at a conference
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publication/s in anaesthesia, intensive care or emergency medicine
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within 24 months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- FRCA or equivalent
- ATLS / ETC or equivalent
- Evidence of experience in critical care
Desirable
- MD, PhD
- APLS or paediatric critical care experience
- Prehospital medicine training
Clinical Expertise in Specialty/Sub Specialty
Essential
- IT Skills and computer literacy
- Experience of treating patients after injury
Desirable
- Previous work in a major trauma centre
- Previous experience in prehospital care
Leadership/ Management Skills
Essential
- Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority
- Ability to lead the education of other medical professionals
- Ability to work across specialties and be collaborative
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Have set up or lead a teaching programme
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
- Experience of clinical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Have presented quality improvement work or audit at a conference
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
Desirable
- Peer reviewed publication/s in anaesthesia, intensive care or emergency medicine
Language
Essential
- Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements
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).
