Job summary
Applications are invited for 1 Senior Clinical Fellow Post in Anaesthesia to commence from January 2024.
The appointment is for a fixed term period of three years, after a probationary period of 6 months.
Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, London or equivalent qualification is essential. EDAIC and FCAI are acceptable
Interested applicants must have minimum of four years anaesthetic experience of which a minimum of 12 months must be in the UK. These are non-training posts and do not have deanery approval for training.
The department at HUTH will provide educational opportunities to support the successful candidate to pursue the certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR).
The successful candidate will have a named educational supervisor and will be entitled to study leave. There is potential to develop subspecialty interest and to work towards specialist registration through the CESR.
The post does not award a National Training Number. As this post is not recognised as a 'training post', full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if an appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK, sponsorship will be required.
Main duties of the job
The duties of this post are equivalent to a senior post-fellowship specialist registrar including out of hours work in anaesthesia and intensive care with local or distant supervision.
The appointee will be based in HUTH and has opportunities to gain experience in a wide range of Anaesthetic specialties and undertake audit/QI project with the support of the department. The elective anaesthetic specialties include but are not limited to airway, head and neck, regional, obstetrics, paediatrics, Neuro, cardiac, vascular, major GI surgery, robotic surgery and plastics.
About us
HUTH has two main sites: Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £800 million. The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.
The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services. These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.
HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr. Ganesh Gopalakrishnan Dr Nirmala Soundararajan
Consultant Anaesthetist Consultant Anaesthetist
Clinical Director, Surgical health Group Anaesthesia CESR Champion
Ganesh.Gopalakrishnan@nhs.net Nirmala.soundararajan@nhs.net
Telephone: 01482 624096 or 01482 624196
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Dr. Ganesh Gopalakrishnan Dr Nirmala Soundararajan
Consultant Anaesthetist Consultant Anaesthetist
Clinical Director, Surgical health Group Anaesthesia CESR Champion
Ganesh.Gopalakrishnan@nhs.net Nirmala.soundararajan@nhs.net
Telephone: 01482 624096 or 01482 624196
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 Years post graduate
- Anaesthesia experience of which minimum of 12 months must be in UK or Republic of Ireland
- Clinical competencies at level of post fellowship registrar
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Specialist fellowship experience in anaesthetic sub-specialities e.g. Regional anaesthesia
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Formal and informal experience in training and teaching
Desirable
- Instructor for life support courses e.g ALS, EPALS, ATLS
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to carry out medical research
- Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting
Desirable
- Previous experience of carrying out research
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Registered with GMC with a licence to practice
- Final FRCA or Equivalent (EDAIC and FCAI are acceptable)
Desirable
- Higher Qualification in medical Education
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work flexibly and work efficiently within a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Person Specification
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 4 Years post graduate
- Anaesthesia experience of which minimum of 12 months must be in UK or Republic of Ireland
- Clinical competencies at level of post fellowship registrar
- ALS Provider
Desirable
- Specialist fellowship experience in anaesthetic sub-specialities e.g. Regional anaesthesia
Management and Administrative Experience
Essential
- Understanding of current issues in the NHS
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Formal and informal experience in training and teaching
Desirable
- Instructor for life support courses e.g ALS, EPALS, ATLS
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to carry out medical research
- Ability to present the findings of their research at a relevant scientific meeting
Desirable
- Previous experience of carrying out research
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully Registered with GMC with a licence to practice
- Final FRCA or Equivalent (EDAIC and FCAI are acceptable)
Desirable
- Higher Qualification in medical Education
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Well organised and skilled in good time management
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate ability to work flexibly and work efficiently within a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
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).
