Job summary
We wish to appoint 3 new Clinical Fellow Colleagues to meet the increasing demand for anaesthetic services, in particular Obstetric services.The posts will be a combination of service, teaching and out-of-hours working, which will be flexible.
Full-time or part-time working is possible.
Posts may be 6 months or 12 months duration.
Anaesthetic clinical speciality working can be taken in the following:
o Obstetrics
o Ophthalmology
o Gynaecology (including major gynaecological oncology surgery)
o ENT/Maxillofacial surgery (including paediatrics and complex airways)
o Trauma & Orthopaedics (including Regional Anaesthesia)
o General surgery - upper (including oesophagectomies) and lower GI
o Urology (major urological work including robotic prostatectomies, cystectomies, open and laparoscopic nephrectomies)
Single or multiple clinical specialities can be accommodated.
The role is an ideal opportunity for either:
1. Applicants approaching CCT to undertake higher training in a specialty/specialties of their choice prior to applying for a substantive consultant position.
2. Those earlier in their career in anaesthesia who may wish to boost their CV prior to Specialist Trainee (Stage 2) interview. GHNHSFT provides an excellent junior anaesthetic teaching program and has a strong track record in preparing juniors for a successful training rotation application.
Please note this advert may close early if we have sufficient applicants
Main duties of the job
You will be allocated an Educational Supervisor, with regular meetings to tailor your developmental needs. You will be treated the same as the other trainees in the Department in terms of teaching lists; if you are at Stage 1-2 or more solo lists targeted to your development needs if you are post CCT.
Clinical Fellows will be given the opportunity to attend all mandatory teaching, monthly audit meetings and weekly departmental CPD meetings e.g. Journal Club, M&M meeting, Departmental Teaching.
There will be professional development opportunities ideal for applicants sitting higher exams or pursuing additional experience for their specialist interest.
There will be the opportunity to be involved in audits, quality improvement projects, research and teaching (including simulation).
The Department and Trust will support study leave up to 30 days in every 3 years.
About us
Anaesthetic services are led by Specialty Director, Dr Mark Eveleigh
The Anaesthetic service comprises of:
o 2 main sites GRH and CGH
o Peripheral sites - Tewksbury, Stroud, Cirencester, Tetbury
o 54 General Consultants
o 18 Critical Care Consultants
o 2 qualified ACCP's and 3 ACCP trainees
o 17 Speciality Doctors
o 63 Trainees
o CGH - 6 general theatres inc. major urology and gynae oncology, 4 elective orthopaedic theatres, 2 eye theatres with 2 new day surgery theatres, opened March 2024
o GRH - 16 theatres for general, trauma and back surgery, max facial, ENT, emergencies, obstetrics
o Pre-assessment clinics - 10 F2F consultant sessions per week, aiming for 15 in future to manage increased demand
o Remote site working - ECT in Wotton Lawn/interventional radiology/interventional cardiology now 24/7/endoscopy
o ECHO sessions
o Retrieval Service rota Bristol
o Pain services - acute and chronic
Job description
Job responsibilities
We wish to appoint 3 new Clinical Fellow Colleagues to meet the increasing demand for anaesthetic services, in particular Obstetric services, at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). The posts will be a combination of service, teaching and out-of-hours working, which will be flexible.
Full-time or part-time working is possible.
Posts may be 6 months or 12 months duration.
Anaesthetic clinical speciality working can be taken in the following:
Obstetrics
Ophthalmology
Gynaecology (including major gynaecological oncology surgery)
ENT/Maxillofacial surgery (including paediatrics and complex airways)
Trauma & Orthopaedics (including Regional Anaesthesia)
General surgery - upper (including oesophagectomies) and lower GI
Urology (major urological work including robotic prostatectomies, cystectomies, open and laparoscopic nephrectomies)
Single or multiple clinical specialities can be accommodated.
The role is an ideal opportunity for either:
1. Applicants approaching CCT to undertake higher training in a specialty/specialties of their choice prior to applying for a substantive consultant position.
2. Those earlier in their career in anaesthesia who may wish to boost their CV prior to Specialist Trainee (Stage 2) interview. GHNHSFT provides an excellent junior anaesthetic teaching program and has a strong track record in preparing juniors for a successful training rotation application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We wish to appoint 3 new Clinical Fellow Colleagues to meet the increasing demand for anaesthetic services, in particular Obstetric services, at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). The posts will be a combination of service, teaching and out-of-hours working, which will be flexible.
Full-time or part-time working is possible.
Posts may be 6 months or 12 months duration.
Anaesthetic clinical speciality working can be taken in the following:
Obstetrics
Ophthalmology
Gynaecology (including major gynaecological oncology surgery)
ENT/Maxillofacial surgery (including paediatrics and complex airways)
Trauma & Orthopaedics (including Regional Anaesthesia)
General surgery - upper (including oesophagectomies) and lower GI
Urology (major urological work including robotic prostatectomies, cystectomies, open and laparoscopic nephrectomies)
Single or multiple clinical specialities can be accommodated.
The role is an ideal opportunity for either:
1. Applicants approaching CCT to undertake higher training in a specialty/specialties of their choice prior to applying for a substantive consultant position.
2. Those earlier in their career in anaesthesia who may wish to boost their CV prior to Specialist Trainee (Stage 2) interview. GHNHSFT provides an excellent junior anaesthetic teaching program and has a strong track record in preparing juniors for a successful training rotation application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC
- IAOC (Obstetric competency or equivalent)
Desirable
- Primary FRCA exam or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in Anaesthesia and Obstetric Anaesthesia to a level equivalent to a CT4/ST4 Anaesthetic Trainee, and the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work closely with colleagues in Obstetrics, Midwifery, Critical Care and the Theatre Team.
Audit ad evidence-based practice
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing.
Desirable
- oTraining in and experience of evidence-based practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC
- IAOC (Obstetric competency or equivalent)
Desirable
- Primary FRCA exam or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in Anaesthesia and Obstetric Anaesthesia to a level equivalent to a CT4/ST4 Anaesthetic Trainee, and the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work closely with colleagues in Obstetrics, Midwifery, Critical Care and the Theatre Team.
Audit ad evidence-based practice
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing.
Desirable
- oTraining in and experience of evidence-based practice
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).
