Job summary
Fellowship in Anaesthesia and Research
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has an exciting fellowship opportunity based in the Northern Region. The post will be based within the Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care Group at South Tees Hospitals for a period of 12 months, commencing in August 2025 (or as soon after as feasible). A range of cutting-edge Quality Improvement and academic opportunities will be available to the successful applicant.. The post will provide out-of-programme experience, with applicants required to hold the first part of the FRCA qualification (or equivalent). Any applicant must have the full support from their school or deanery prior to application (as appropriate). The post is also suitable for post-CCT applicants.
Main duties of the job
Academic Opportunities
This post will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in the departments nationally recognised research programme involving a range of opportunities in perioperative medicine..
Clinical commitment
There is a Clinical service commitment inclusive of a 1 in 4, weekend daytime anaesthetic on call cover at Friarage Hospital, Northallerton. This will require independent practice with distant supervision and the ability to arrange and provide safe inter hospital transfer of unwell patients. Anaesthetic cover at Friarage Hospital provides emergency airway, resuscitation and transfer support for the acute medical unit and inpatient care only. Further out of hours on-call in support of the James Cook University anaesthesia rota tiers may be required to a maximum overall on-call
About us
Perioperative Services Directorate
You will join a department consisting of 80 Consultants (including military) and 8 SAS grade doctors who form the Directorate of Anaesthesia across the two sites. In addition, there are Residents in anaesthesia who rotate within the Northern School of Anaesthesia (Northern Deanery) and also locally employed Anaesthetists (These include those working on portfolio pathway towards becoming a consultant). The department provides anaesthesia for a full range of tertiary services and was recently awarded Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, reflecting excellence in all areas of delivery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details and further information are available on the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details and further information are available on the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration (including current license to practice)
- ALS or equivalent
- Current Transfer Training certification
- First part of FRCA Primary or equivalent
- Residents wishing to opt out of their programme must have full support from their school or deanery
Desirable
- Other components of FRCA Primary examination
- Additional qualification in research methods, statistics, quality improvement, leadership
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Royal College of Anaesthetist's "Initial Assessment of Competence" and "Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia" (Or equivalent)
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems as an anaesthetist
- satisfactory progression in their training programme, if relevant, according to ARCP goals
Desirable
- Evidence of active interest in research or quality improvement projects
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Interest in Interest in research, Quality Improvement methodology
- Commitment to Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine or Critical Care Medicine
- Evidence of Stage 1 training in anaesthesia including IACOA
Desirable
- Ability to organise own work, learning and projects
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration (including current license to practice)
- ALS or equivalent
- Current Transfer Training certification
- First part of FRCA Primary or equivalent
- Residents wishing to opt out of their programme must have full support from their school or deanery
Desirable
- Other components of FRCA Primary examination
- Additional qualification in research methods, statistics, quality improvement, leadership
Experience
Essential
- Completion of Royal College of Anaesthetist's "Initial Assessment of Competence" and "Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia" (Or equivalent)
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems as an anaesthetist
- satisfactory progression in their training programme, if relevant, according to ARCP goals
Desirable
- Evidence of active interest in research or quality improvement projects
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Commitment to learning
- Interest in Interest in research, Quality Improvement methodology
- Commitment to Anaesthesia, Perioperative Medicine or Critical Care Medicine
- Evidence of Stage 1 training in anaesthesia including IACOA
Desirable
- Ability to organise own work, learning and 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).
