Job summary
The post will be of interest to any anaesthetist who has completed Stage1 training or equivalent and gained FRCA part 1 or equivalent. The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing anaesthetic residents with equivalent rotational opportunities to gain the necessary experience to support a Portfolio Pathway application for specialist registration. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be on the 'on call' rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICMat an appropriate level for their experience. The 2 posts will be based in Bristol but are likely to rotate to our local DGHs during the programme, enabling all curriculum requirements to be met
Main duties of the job
To improve clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes for Stage 2 and 3 anaesthetic training as per the 2021 curriculum. To engage in research, teaching, quality improvement, and other components of the anaesthetic 2021 curriculum's Generic Professional Capabilities, under consultant guidance, with a view to gaining the required competencies to apply for entry onto the specialist register . Fellows will undergo annual appraisal to ensure progress is as expected. Progression is subject to successfully achieving the expected development goals as with our specialist trainees.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trustis a progressive and ambitious teaching and research organisation, and a specialist regional centre for major trauma, neurosciences, plastics and burns, orthopaedics and renal services. With a turnover of £550m and 8,000 staff Our acute services moved into the brand new, £430 million state of the art Brunel Building in May 2014, together with the work ofour clinical teams this enables us to create the environment for exceptional healthcare. University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trustis committed to provide patient care, education and research of the highest quality. UHBW has 13, 000 staff offer over 100 different clinical services across ten different sites. We provide general medical and emergency services to the local population of Weston, Central and South Bristol, and a broad range of specialist services across a region that extends from Cornwall to Gloucestershire, into South Wales and beyond. Great Western Hospital is a medium sized district general hospital, conveniently located on the edge of Swindon. Recent significant investment has allowed expansion to meet the needs of our increasing local population. We provide anaesthesia for a range of specialities including trauma and orthopaedics, general surgery, breast surgery, ophthalmic surgery, ENT, urology, gynaecology, obstetrics and oral surgery. There are 18 theatres across the site including main theatres, delivery suite and oral complexes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Learning Objectives: To improve clinical skills in anaesthesia commencing at ST4 level. To engage in research, teaching, quality improvement and other components of the anaesthetic 2021 curriculum's Generic Professional Capabilities, under consultant guidance, with a view to gaining thecompetencies required to apply for entry onto the specialist register. Fellows will undergo annual appraisal to ensure progress is as expected. Progression is subject to successfully achieving the expected development goals as with our specialist trainees. Clinical experience and Professional Development: The post will be of interest to any anaesthetist who has completed Stage 1 or equivalentandgained FRCA part 1 or equivalent. The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing anaesthetic residents with the same rotational opportunities to gain the necessary experience to support a Portfolio Pathway application. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be on the 'on call' rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICM at an appropriate level for their experience. Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings: The successful candidate will be invited to attend the full range of teaching available to our Stage 2 and 3 residents. This includes all departmental peer group teaching sessions, exam focused teaching and OSCE/ SAQ training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Learning Objectives: To improve clinical skills in anaesthesia commencing at ST4 level. To engage in research, teaching, quality improvement and other components of the anaesthetic 2021 curriculum's Generic Professional Capabilities, under consultant guidance, with a view to gaining thecompetencies required to apply for entry onto the specialist register. Fellows will undergo annual appraisal to ensure progress is as expected. Progression is subject to successfully achieving the expected development goals as with our specialist trainees. Clinical experience and Professional Development: The post will be of interest to any anaesthetist who has completed Stage 1 or equivalentandgained FRCA part 1 or equivalent. The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing anaesthetic residents with the same rotational opportunities to gain the necessary experience to support a Portfolio Pathway application. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be on the 'on call' rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICM at an appropriate level for their experience. Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings: The successful candidate will be invited to attend the full range of teaching available to our Stage 2 and 3 residents. This includes all departmental peer group teaching sessions, exam focused teaching and OSCE/ SAQ training.
Person Specification
Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- Maintain full registration with General Medical Council
- Primary FRCA
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Minimum of 3 years experience in anaesthesia in an approved training post or equivalent
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Proven teaching experience
- Experience in audit /QI projects
Person Specification
Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Essential
- Maintain full registration with General Medical Council
- Primary FRCA
- Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Work Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Minimum of 3 years experience in anaesthesia in an approved training post or equivalent
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Essential
- Proven teaching experience
- Experience in audit /QI 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).
