Job summary
South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer the posts of Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
The posts are for six months in the first instance, renewable for a further six months, subject to satisfactory progress and approval.
We are looking for dynamic forward thinking individuals who will join a friendly, committed team who provide anaesthesia and critical care for approximately 1000 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases per year.
Our varied theatre caseload includes all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery with particular focus on minimally invasive aortic and mitral surgery and major aortic work. We have an established TAVI programme alongside expanding thoracic programme which includes: VAT lobectomies, thymectomies and robotic thoracic surgery. A robotic mitral surgery programme is in the planning stages. Our critical care unit is a specialist 10 bed unit caring for post-op cardiac and thoracic patients, and in addition receives emergency cardiology admissions. Our patient outcomes are consistently excellent.
Main duties of the job
These posts are ideally suited to senior anaesthetic trainees in possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) who are looking to gain further experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care medicine and are considering a career within the specialty.
The successful applicants will join a busy but supportive department. Out of hours, the primary responsibility is to the cardiac intensive care unit, however the opportunity for supervised emergency cath lab and theatre work is available. The rota includes advanced critical care practitioners (ACCPs), rotating anaesthetic specialty registrars and senior advanced trainees in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. Dedicated consultant supervision will be provided in line with clinical competence and previous experience. Salary will be in keeping with equivalent salary scales for doctors in training. Study leave and annual leave will be aligned with Trust policy.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
- Evidence of compliance with standards of "Good Medical Practice"
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- On the specialist register
- Distinctions or Post-Graduate Prizes
- Additional degrees or diplomas
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
- Experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- Experience and interest in critical care
- TOE experience
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career development and knowledge/skills commensurate with 5 years+ of anaesthetic training
- Significant interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
- Evidence of compliance with standards of "Good Medical Practice"
- FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- On the specialist register
- Distinctions or Post-Graduate Prizes
- Additional degrees or diplomas
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
- Experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- Experience and interest in critical care
- TOE experience
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career development and knowledge/skills commensurate with 5 years+ of anaesthetic training
- Significant interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care
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).
