International Training Fellow in Anaesthetics & Intensive Care

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking an International Training Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, who together with 60 Consultant Anaesthetists, 2 Specialist Doctors, 16 Speciality Doctors and 24 Trainees will provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service to a population of approximately 570,000 across Southern Derbyshire.The post is available as a 24 month appointment and offers a variety of interests including, theatre work, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care and resident on call duties. A willingness to work flexibly is essential.The final phase of a £333 million PFI project in Derby opened in May 2009, bringing all local acute services onto a state of the art single site facility at the Royal Derby Hospital complex. The new hospital has a total bed compliment of 1,150, with 35 operating theatres, a 16 bed ICU and a 24 bed step-down facility for post operative care. It also has a new maternity suite and Children's hospital with some non acute services still remaining at the London Road Community Hospital (formerly the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary). The Trust has also seen the opening of a graduate entry Medical School - a satellite of the University of Nottingham, which has greatly enhanced the teaching and research opportunities for medical staff.Applicants must hold full GMC Registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment and be able to demonstrate a wide range of experience in all aspects of anaesthesia and have worked in the specialty for a minimum of two years.

Main duties of the job

Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in an anaesthetic service
Active participation in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
Knowledge of anaesthesia and evidence of an understanding of its application
Clinical ability to deliver a safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, Intensive Care Unit and the Obstetric Delivery suite
Knowledge of post operative pain management

Competent in pre-operative, post-operative care and ongoing management of patient
The appointee will work an average of 48 hours a week and will participate in a 1:8 prospective on call rota covering Theatres, Obstetrics or Intensive Care. The international Training Fellows will not form more than 25% of any rota.
The appointee will be expected to work as part of a team with a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of anaesthetic clinical care. Active participation in Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit is essential.

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, including both professional and leadership development
On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
We are the 4thbusiest 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.

Date posted

06 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year per annum (plus enhancements for out of hours working)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-MDR-7067434-KJ

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital

Uttoxeter Road

Derby

DE22 3NE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Experience

Evidence of having worked a minimum of 3 years outside the United Kingdom in Anaesthesia, including the most recent 12 months

Log book of anaesthetic experience

Eligibility

Eligible for full registration with GMC with license to practice at time of appointment.

Eligibility to work in the UK.

Health

Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)

Clinical knowledge & skills

Up to date knowledge of anaesthesia & evidence of an understanding of its application.

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.

Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.

Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job.

Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Clinical governance / improving quality of patient care

Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.

Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research.

Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Anaesthesia

Communication skills

Demonstrates knowledge of English by obtaining an overall score of 7.5, with minimum scores of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing, in the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).N.B IELTS certificates are valid for only two years

Capacity to listen & take in others perspectives

Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options;

Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making;

Directs & supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making

360 degree feedback;

Patient survey feedback & reflections

Personal

skills

Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a multi-professional team, values the input of other professionals in the team.

Caacity to work co-operatively with others & demonstrate leadership when appropriate

Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.

Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.

Able to adapt & work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care.

Promotes equality & diversity

Leadership skills: experience in leadership;

Probity

Provide evidence of good standing from the applicants local Medical Regulatory Council.

Capacity to take responsibility for own actions & demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others.

Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues

Commitment to on-going CPD

Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback

Job description

Job responsibilities

Qualifications

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Experience

Evidence of having worked a minimum of 3 years outside the United Kingdom in Anaesthesia, including the most recent 12 months

Log book of anaesthetic experience

Eligibility

Eligible for full registration with GMC with license to practice at time of appointment.

Eligibility to work in the UK.

Health

Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)

Clinical knowledge & skills

Up to date knowledge of anaesthesia & evidence of an understanding of its application.

Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.

Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.

Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job.

Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Clinical governance / improving quality of patient care

Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems.

Demonstrates awareness of good decision making. Aware of own limitations. Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors.

Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research.

Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Anaesthesia

Communication skills

Capacity to listen & take in others perspectives

Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options;

Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making;

Directs & supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making

360 degree feedback;

Patient survey feedback & reflections

Personal

skills

Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a multi-professional team, values the input of other professionals in the team.

Caacity to work co-operatively with others & demonstrate leadership when appropriate

Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.

Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.

Able to adapt & work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care.

Promotes equality & diversity

Leadership skills: experience in leadership;

Probity

Provide evidence of good standing from the applicants local Medical Regulatory Council.

Capacity to take responsibility for own actions & demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others.

Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues

Commitment to on-going CPD

Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of having worked a minimum of 3 years outside the UK in Anaesthesia, including the most recent 12 months.
Log book of anaesthetic experience

Clinical governance/improving quality of patient care

Desirable

Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Anaesthesia

Personal Qualities

Desirable

Evidence of leadership skills

Language & Communication Skills

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge of English by obtaining an overall score of 7.5, with minimum scores of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing, in the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). N.B IELTS certificates are valid for only two years

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of having worked a minimum of 3 years outside the UK in Anaesthesia, including the most recent 12 months.
Log book of anaesthetic experience

Clinical governance/improving quality of patient care

Desirable

Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Anaesthesia

Personal Qualities

Desirable

Evidence of leadership skills

Language & Communication Skills

Essential

Demonstrates knowledge of English by obtaining an overall score of 7.5, with minimum scores of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing, in the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). N.B IELTS certificates are valid for only two years

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).