Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the Obstetric Anaesthetic team based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary Hospital. Those wishing to gain further experience in clinical anaesthesia, teaching, audit and quality improvement should apply. This post may be particularly attractive for those that aim to complete training, for example in gaining CESR. The post will be supported by a named clinical and educational supervisor and can be tailored to the successful applicant's interests. Clinical duties will involve supporting the established on call rotas across the 3 sites in Leicester.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia include:
- Providing labour analgesia epidural service for the patients in Maternity
- Providing regional/general anaesthesia for the patients on labour ward going to theatre (including for Cat 1 Caesarean Sections)
- Participating in daily ward rounds, pre-assessments and HDU care (when needed) for the patients on Labour Ward
- Participating in 1:8 rota out of hrs service (including nights and weekend days) providing care for the patients on Labour Ward
- Providing anaesthesia for the patients on the elective Caesarean Section list under Consultant supervision
- Participating in the follow ups of any maternity patient who had anaesthetic in theatre or epidural for labour analgesia
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education
Opportunities, depending on experience, to deliver teaching and educational events covering all levels of training from non-clinical to being part of the faculty delivering national educational events.
Support will be given for those pursuing postgraduate educational qualifications.
The successful applicant will be working with the departmental audit leads to assist completion of projects and conduct audits required for departmental accreditation
Anaesthesia
The post holder will have the opportunity to further develop their clinical interest and be expected to be involved in departmental meetings and events.
There are opportunities to be involved in anaesthetic audit and research.
Intensive care
The post holder would be part of the intensive care team and be expected to be involved in audit and research currently being conducted by the intensive care units.
Obstetric Anaesthia-
The post holder will have the opportunity to work within one of the busiest maternity units in the county; the department is actively involved in research and innovative care in this speciality.
Perioperative medicine
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved and help develop all aspects of perioperative care, including pre-operative optimisation, CPET testing, morbidity and mortality scoring, high risk clinics and virtual assessments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Education
Opportunities, depending on experience, to deliver teaching and educational events covering all levels of training from non-clinical to being part of the faculty delivering national educational events.
Support will be given for those pursuing postgraduate educational qualifications.
The successful applicant will be working with the departmental audit leads to assist completion of projects and conduct audits required for departmental accreditation
Anaesthesia
The post holder will have the opportunity to further develop their clinical interest and be expected to be involved in departmental meetings and events.
There are opportunities to be involved in anaesthetic audit and research.
Intensive care
The post holder would be part of the intensive care team and be expected to be involved in audit and research currently being conducted by the intensive care units.
Obstetric Anaesthia-
The post holder will have the opportunity to work within one of the busiest maternity units in the county; the department is actively involved in research and innovative care in this speciality.
Perioperative medicine
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to be involved and help develop all aspects of perioperative care, including pre-operative optimisation, CPET testing, morbidity and mortality scoring, high risk clinics and virtual assessments.
Person Specification
Training and experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Primary Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Education
Essential
- Evidence of participation and leadership in teaching
- Information technology skills
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Participation in teacher training
Management
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues
Desirable
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level
Desirable
- Higher qualifications in Medical Education
Essential criteria
Essential
- Initial Anaesthetic Competencies (IAC) & Initial Anaesthetic Competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia (IACOC)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate (dated within last 4 years)
Desirable
- Management of critical incidents in anaesthesia (eg. sim course, CBD, reflections)
Person Specification
Training and experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Primary Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
Education
Essential
- Evidence of participation and leadership in teaching
- Information technology skills
- Presentation skills
Desirable
- Participation in teacher training
Management
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues
Desirable
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Desirable
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level
Desirable
- Higher qualifications in Medical Education
Essential criteria
Essential
- Initial Anaesthetic Competencies (IAC) & Initial Anaesthetic Competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia (IACOC)
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate (dated within last 4 years)
Desirable
- Management of critical incidents in anaesthesia (eg. sim course, CBD, reflections)
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).
