Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Clinical Fellows to join our friendly, enthusiastic Anaesthetic team at University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), based at the Royal Derby Hospital site.
These are fixed term posts and any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs.
Main duties of the job
This post will provide you with the opportunity to gain further clinical anaesthetic experience, whilst explaining your knowledge and capabilities in selected clinical and non-clinical domains.
On call duties will be on a 2-tier obstetric anaesthetic rota, working within a team of trainees, specialty and specialist anaesthetists, under the leadership of the Consultant on call.
Successful applicants will also participate in the provision of anaesthesia to patients across a range of surgical specialties based upon clinical experience and educational needs.
Although not a formal training post and not accredited by Health Education West/East Midlands, we believe we can offer a range of opportunities to progress your career.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supported time for non-clinical activities and CPD will be provided, approximately 44 days per year (averaging 1 day per clinical week), allocated around on call shifts and with agreement of the rota coordinator. CPD time can be used for educational goals, including post graduate exam preparation, and activities relating to the focus of their chosen fellowship.
A log of activities performed during CPD time should be kept for appraisal purposes. Applicants are encourages to keep a log of non-clinical and clinical activity throughout their fellowship. Appraisal will be performed prior to the end of the fellowship post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Supported time for non-clinical activities and CPD will be provided, approximately 44 days per year (averaging 1 day per clinical week), allocated around on call shifts and with agreement of the rota coordinator. CPD time can be used for educational goals, including post graduate exam preparation, and activities relating to the focus of their chosen fellowship.
A log of activities performed during CPD time should be kept for appraisal purposes. Applicants are encourages to keep a log of non-clinical and clinical activity throughout their fellowship. Appraisal will be performed prior to the end of the fellowship post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Completion of primary FRCA
- ALS/ATLS or equivalent
- Obstetric emergency courses/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- A minimum 2 years' experience working in anaesthesia (1 year of which within the NHS)
- Completed both the initial assessment of competence (IAC) and initial assessment of Obstetric competence (IAOC)
Desirable
- Previous experience of on call obstetric work
Audit, and quality improvement experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of closing the audit loop
- Completed quality improvement projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Completion of primary FRCA
- ALS/ATLS or equivalent
- Obstetric emergency courses/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- A minimum 2 years' experience working in anaesthesia (1 year of which within the NHS)
- Completed both the initial assessment of competence (IAC) and initial assessment of Obstetric competence (IAOC)
Desirable
- Previous experience of on call obstetric work
Audit, and quality improvement experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of closing the audit loop
- Completed quality improvement projects
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).
