Job summary
This application is for the post of Trust Clinical Fellow - NHSE Education Fellow in Anaesthesia at University College Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis and provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven candidate to join a progressive and dynamic department and work with the London School of Anaesthesia in developing a successful and sustainable pan-London educational programme.
This post is designed to support the design and delivery of the London School of Anaesthesia (LSA) educational activities and will be of interest to individuals wishing to build on their personal teaching experience to develop expertise in education delivery and management and make a commitment to education as part of their career.
Main duties of the job
The post is for a clinical fellowship and will involve a split of clinical sessions and educational activities.
The post holder will be working with the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, Anaesthetic TPDs, School Leads in Trainee Recovery, Simulation and Education, Trainee Representatives, and all other stakeholders on key initiatives to support trainees teaching and education and quality improvement work for our School, regularly attending the Pan London School Board meeting to feedback on progress.
An example of some of the areas of you will be working on include:
- Contribute to design and operational delivery of the LSA Education and Simulation Strategy, including RTDs, Simulation courses, Exam revision courses and other courses.
- Develop a quality assurance process and monitoring of educational delivery.
- Support the delivery of Digital Transformation initiatives in the school for trainees and trainers. This may include:
- Contribute to the development of the London School of Anaesthesia Website
- Develop other digital educational resources.
Fellows will also be given the opportunity to run appropriate elective lists independently to build their practice.
On call commitments are typical 1 in 9, covering theatres and/or the labour ward. Where the on call rota is full, an alternative rota will apply - this will be discussed beforehand should it apply.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
*In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the second year in a row.
UCLH top trust to work at in England for the second year running! : University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Once again, UCLH has received the highest score of all general acute and acute/community NHS trusts in England for staff that would recommend us as a place to work.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS [or equivalent]
- Primary FRCA
- In an NHSE/WT&E training post in the London School of Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Final FRCA or equivalent
- MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice anaesthesia in general specialties; experience of high risk anaesthesia
- Demonstrable involvement in clinical governance, audit and/or QI.
- An understanding of the principles of research
- Active participation as a trainer in education programmes
Desirable
- Lead for audit and quality improvement projects with demonstrable and publishable effects
- Management experience e.g. rota management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Familiarity with routine and complex airway management
- Familiarity with invasive monitoring
- Neuroaxial blockade
- Experience of anaesthetising for a wide variety of surgery in patients with multiple co morbidities
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to work in a team, to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Ability to see patients as people
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrat e understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to participate in oncall rotas, as required.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS [or equivalent]
- Primary FRCA
- In an NHSE/WT&E training post in the London School of Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Final FRCA or equivalent
- MRCP
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice anaesthesia in general specialties; experience of high risk anaesthesia
- Demonstrable involvement in clinical governance, audit and/or QI.
- An understanding of the principles of research
- Active participation as a trainer in education programmes
Desirable
- Lead for audit and quality improvement projects with demonstrable and publishable effects
- Management experience e.g. rota management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Familiarity with routine and complex airway management
- Familiarity with invasive monitoring
- Neuroaxial blockade
- Experience of anaesthetising for a wide variety of surgery in patients with multiple co morbidities
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to work in a team, to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Ability to see patients as people
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Demonstrat e understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties (line managers to elaborate depending on the level of the post and to assess this essential criteria at interview)
Ensure the risk of infection to self, colleagues, patients, relatives and visitors is minimised by:
Essential
- Being familiar with, and adhering to Trust policies and guidance on infection prevention and control.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to participate in oncall rotas, as required.
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).
