Job summary
Applications
are invited for a clinical fellow post, at the Leeds Childrens Hospital,
which is part of Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust. This post will commence
as soon as possible, for a period of 12 months. The post will provide
comprehensive training in all aspects and subspecialities of paediatric
anaesthesia. Leeds Childrens Hospital provides secondary care for the
population of Leeds and regional referral centre for all of Yorkshire and
Humber. Supra regional services include cardiac surgery, hepatobiliary
services including liver transplantation, plastic reconstructive surgery,
robotic surgery, major Oncology surgery, radiotherapy, and an integrated pain
service.
The
successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and dynamic paediatric
anaesthetic team consisting of 30 paediatric anaesthetists. As this post is funded by the NHS, priority
will be given to candidates who, after completing this post, could commence a
consultant post in tertiary Paediatric anaesthesia in the UK.
Candidates
must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice at time of
application.
Prospective
applicants wishing to discuss the post further and/or arrange an informal
visit may do so by contacting -
Dr
Rory Colhoun or Dr Wendy Lim, Clinical Supervisors in Paediatric Anaesthesia,
via Mr. Paul Grant on 0113 3926672.
Main duties of the job
1.
To work with paediatric anaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a
comprehensive paediatric anaesthetic service in the Leeds Childrens Hospitals.
2.
To develop or consolidate expertise in paediatric anaesthesia and fulfil all
requirements for advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia.
3.
To maintain and contribute to the teaching and research activities, already
established within the Trust.
4.
To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in
clinical practice and new technologies available.
5.
To participate in and progress clinical governance
6.
The post is for one year and can be tailored to previous experience.
Research/QI/Audits and congenital cardiac education in the form of monthly.
CCAN formal teaching and involvement in departmental/PICU SIM training.
This
post will not have an out of hours banding supplement.
The
post will have protected time for clinical audit, research, and teaching. The
trainee will be expected and encouraged to take part in these activities as
part of their one-year training post. LTHTs anaesthetic department has an
active academic department that is attached to the University.
Trainees
will be required to attend regular monthly M&M meetings and bi-monthly
paediatric Journal club
About us
Leeds
has one of the largest Childrens Hospitals in the country, delivering surgical
procedures to over 12,000 children per year, including approximately 300
neonates. The trust delivers around 500 congenital cardiac operations per year.
Other specialist paediatric services in Leeds include laparoscopic and robotic
surgery, airway surgery, liver and renal transplant, neurosurgery, and major
plastic reconstructive surgery. The trust is also a paediatric major trauma
centre with a 16 bed PICU, a 6 bed HDU and a tertiary NICU.
The
Anaesthetic Dept.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals employs over 149 Consultant Anaesthetists, each with their
own subspecialty interest. The Department of Anaesthesia is based across two
sites at St James Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary.
Leeds
Childrens Hospital
The
Childrens Hospital is located within the Leeds General Infirmary. There are 30
Consultant Paediatric Anaesthetists and 10 PICU Consultants.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process
of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As
such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right
to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do
experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please
bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if
you have any questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post is designed to provide advanced sub-specialty training in paediatric anaesthesia.
The post would be suitable for those wanting to specialise in paediatric anaesthesia
and it will provide extensive training and experience in this sub-specialty. It
will also give significant opportunities for clinical audit and research.
The post is for one year and can be tailored to previous experience.
Research/QI/Audits
and congenital cardiac education in the form of monthly CCAN formal teaching
and involvement in departmental/PICU SIM training.
This
post does not currently have an out of hours banding supplement, but this may
change in the future.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
1.To
work with paediatric anaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive
paediatric anaesthetic service in the Leeds Childrens Hospitals.
2.To
develop or consolidate expertise in paediatric anaesthesia and fulfil all
requirements for advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia.
3.To
maintain and contribute to the teaching and research activities, already
established within the Trust.
4.To
support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in
clinical practice and new technologies available.
5.To
participate in and progress clinical governance.
This is a clinical, as well as an academic post and hence the appointee will be
expected to actively participate in research projects. Access to paper based as
well as electronic publications is available in the hospital library and within
the anaesthetic department. The involvement of trainees in research is
encouraged and supervision is provided. PC access and other I.T. support is
also available.
For more information, please see the job description and person specification
attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post is designed to provide advanced sub-specialty training in paediatric anaesthesia.
The post would be suitable for those wanting to specialise in paediatric anaesthesia
and it will provide extensive training and experience in this sub-specialty. It
will also give significant opportunities for clinical audit and research.
The post is for one year and can be tailored to previous experience.
Research/QI/Audits
and congenital cardiac education in the form of monthly CCAN formal teaching
and involvement in departmental/PICU SIM training.
This
post does not currently have an out of hours banding supplement, but this may
change in the future.
OBJECTIVES
OF THE POST
1.To
work with paediatric anaesthetic colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive
paediatric anaesthetic service in the Leeds Childrens Hospitals.
2.To
develop or consolidate expertise in paediatric anaesthesia and fulfil all
requirements for advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia.
3.To
maintain and contribute to the teaching and research activities, already
established within the Trust.
4.To
support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in
clinical practice and new technologies available.
5.To
participate in and progress clinical governance.
This is a clinical, as well as an academic post and hence the appointee will be
expected to actively participate in research projects. Access to paper based as
well as electronic publications is available in the hospital library and within
the anaesthetic department. The involvement of trainees in research is
encouraged and supervision is provided. PC access and other I.T. support is
also available.
For more information, please see the job description and person specification
attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration at time of interview
- Basic Medical Qualificatio at
- FRCA (or equivalent)
- ST7+
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent in Anaesthesia
- 6 months from CCT at application
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Has completed a recognised training programme (or equivalent) in anaesthesia and has completed advanced training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Well-organised, good time management skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates ability to relate to colleagues and work within a team
- Attendance at Leadership development course
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a good level of clinical experience and competence in anaesthesia.
- Must have completed advanced Paediatric Anaesthesia Training module
- Experience of providing anaesthesia for children
Desirable
- Demonstrates commitment to training in paediatric anaesthesia. As this post is funded by the NHS, priority will be given to candidates who, after completing this post, could commence a consultant post
- could commence a consultant post in Tertiary Paediatric Anaesthesia in the UK
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Must demonstrate an understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine.
- Experience of training and teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in small and large groups
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
- Knowledge of the audit process
Desirable
- APLS or APLS instructor
- Previous experience of participation in research
- Attendance at an alternative workshop on teaching and training techniques
- Completion of Quality improvement project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration at time of interview
- Basic Medical Qualificatio at
- FRCA (or equivalent)
- ST7+
Desirable
- CCT or equivalent in Anaesthesia
- 6 months from CCT at application
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
- Has completed a recognised training programme (or equivalent) in anaesthesia and has completed advanced training (or equivalent) in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Well-organised, good time management skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates ability to relate to colleagues and work within a team
- Attendance at Leadership development course
Clinical Experience and Career Progression
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a good level of clinical experience and competence in anaesthesia.
- Must have completed advanced Paediatric Anaesthesia Training module
- Experience of providing anaesthesia for children
Desirable
- Demonstrates commitment to training in paediatric anaesthesia. As this post is funded by the NHS, priority will be given to candidates who, after completing this post, could commence a consultant post
- could commence a consultant post in Tertiary Paediatric Anaesthesia in the UK
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
- Must demonstrate an understanding of the principles of evidence-based medicine.
- Experience of training and teaching medical students and postgraduate doctors in small and large groups
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit
- Knowledge of the audit process
Desirable
- APLS or APLS instructor
- Previous experience of participation in research
- Attendance at an alternative workshop on teaching and training techniques
- Completion of Quality improvement project
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).
