Job summary
This job description sets out the details and service conditions for one Perioperative Medicine Fellow position in Anaesthetics, based at Homerton Healthcare.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in perioperative care to develop as a clinician. The post is designed to provide a wide range of perioperative experience for a trainee, including running a pre-operative assessment clinic and working with a range of specialities to continue to develop perioperative services within the Trust. There will also be the opportunity to attend appropriate regional and national events. It is anticipated that during this twelve month post the trainee will be able to amass the perioperative skills and competencies necessary for their specialist training.
The post will be split 60:40 between clinical and perioperative activities. Clinical duties will be within Anaesthesia with an anticipated:
six months in general/obstetric anaesthesia (obstetric anaesthesia on-calls)
and
six months in general/obstetric anaesthesia (obstetric OR general anaesthesia on-calls depending on service requirements)
The post can either be taken as a stand-alone role or as an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from a specialist training programme. For the latter, prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC) and the deanery.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
The post is for one year at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. We would welcome applications from doctors who have previous experience in any of a wide range of specialties, though relevant experience in anaesthesia (beyond ST2 level) is required in order to function independently as a registrar out of hours.
Hours of work
This will be solely at the Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, resident full shift. The appointee will be expected to make a full contribution to service provision in Anaesthesia. This is currently on a 1:7 or 1:8 basis for nights and long days and on a full shift pattern.
Night shifts
This will be solely at the Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Additional duties of the post
- Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Anaesthesia service.
- Provide evidence-based care when appropriate.
- Have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in national standards and the local commissioners' contracts.
The post will be split 60/40 between clinical duties and perioperative care related activities, with the appointee taking part in departmental education. If the appointee is not contributing adequately to non-clinical activities (e.g. project work, research, service development, etc), then the non-clinical allocated time will be allocated to clinical duties.
The appointee will be expected, if required, to provide shop floor cover for speciality regional training days.
About us
The Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust sits in the middle of one of the most diverse locations in the world. To this end we are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of our employment practice and service delivery. All employees are expected to understand and respect this commitment and work with us to promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.
All employees are required to have the appropriate level of English language competence to enable them to effectively carry out their role, deliver safe care and enhance the patient experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
- To develop perioperative pathways and services
- To provide educational opportunities for preassessment staff
- To further develop links with perioperative services and other specialities
- To participate in relevant research, management and educational governance
Learning and educational objectives:
In keeping with the Royal College of Anaesthetists, Stage 2 Level Curriculum, the post-holder will complete the following objectives during the fellowship:
Deliver high quality preoperative assessment, investigation and management of patients presenting for elective and emergency surgery
Deliver high quality individualised anaesthetic care to all patients, focusing on optimising patients experience and outcome.
To plan and implement high quality individualised post-operative care for all patients.
To take a leadership role in the multidisciplinary team in delivering perioperative care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
- To develop perioperative pathways and services
- To provide educational opportunities for preassessment staff
- To further develop links with perioperative services and other specialities
- To participate in relevant research, management and educational governance
Learning and educational objectives:
In keeping with the Royal College of Anaesthetists, Stage 2 Level Curriculum, the post-holder will complete the following objectives during the fellowship:
Deliver high quality preoperative assessment, investigation and management of patients presenting for elective and emergency surgery
Deliver high quality individualised anaesthetic care to all patients, focusing on optimising patients experience and outcome.
To plan and implement high quality individualised post-operative care for all patients.
To take a leadership role in the multidisciplinary team in delivering perioperative care.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council, or eligible for same
Desirable
- APLS, ATLS, ALS
- Member of a learned society pertinent to intensive care e.g. ICS, ESICM
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Equivalent to Anaesthesia ST2 level at time of application
- Able to independently treat, resuscitate and stabilise the vast majority of critically-ill patients and able to seek advice and help appropriately
- Able to provide anaesthesia to ASA 1-3 patients and seek help appropriately
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance including clinical audit.
- Evidence of leadership ability
Desirable
- ALS course instructor
- Team building skills
- Familiarity with current IT software packages
Perioperative care
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an interest in perioperative care
- Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Postgraduate education qualification
- Evidence of development of perioperative programmes
Personal skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills and an ability to work in teams
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Good skills working across organisational boundaries
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council, or eligible for same
Desirable
- APLS, ATLS, ALS
- Member of a learned society pertinent to intensive care e.g. ICS, ESICM
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Equivalent to Anaesthesia ST2 level at time of application
- Able to independently treat, resuscitate and stabilise the vast majority of critically-ill patients and able to seek advice and help appropriately
- Able to provide anaesthesia to ASA 1-3 patients and seek help appropriately
- Evidence of involvement in Clinical Governance including clinical audit.
- Evidence of leadership ability
Desirable
- ALS course instructor
- Team building skills
- Familiarity with current IT software packages
Perioperative care
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an interest in perioperative care
- Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Postgraduate education qualification
- Evidence of development of perioperative programmes
Personal skills
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Good communication skills and an ability to work in teams
- Ability to develop good working relationships
- Commitment to continuing personal development
- Good skills working across organisational boundaries
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).
