Job summary
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the Anaesthetic and intensive care teams based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of Senior Anaesthetic FellowThis post is suitable for any grade of doctor who:- holds full GMC registration.- is thought to be within 2 years of gaining all competencies required for completion of training (CESR or CCT) and at least 4 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care.- has certificate of basic training in anaesthesia and obstetrics and at least gained the primary FRCA or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant would work in parallel with anaesthetic training residents to provide on call cover in anaesthesia, obstetrics and intensive care across all three hospitals in UHL. Non-on call days will be dedicated to training and gaining of competencies through direct or mentored consultant supervision in theatres, obstetric and intensive care units. The post allows access to all teaching and training opportunities afforded to those undergoing anaesthetic training in the East Midlands.Depending on the individual's needs to complete their training there are opportunities to gain the equivalent of stage 3 training in obstetrics, intensive care and theatres covering the following specialities; General surgery, including lower GI, upper GI and hepatobiliary, ENT and maxfax, plastics, paediatrics, trauma and orthopaedics. regional anaesthesia, cardiac, thoracics, daycase surgery, renal transplant, vascular, isolated site anaesthesia and preassessment including CPET. Neuro-anaesthesia is not available in UHL.
Opportunities are available to interested individuals to engage in audit, QI, research and education.
About us
We are one of the largest Acute teaching Trusts in England with a workforce of approximately 14,500 employees including clinicians, non-clinical support workers, clinical and non-clinical leaders and staff.University Hospitals of Leicester supports one of the biggest anaesthetic departments in the country and is a major hub for anaesthetic training within the East Midlands. Anaesthetics and training is delivered in the 3 main hospitals in Leicester, 2 community hospitals and the new East Midlands Planned Care centre, delivering day case surgery.University Hospitals of Leicester has an excellent reputation in the delivery of anaesthetic training and support for those wishing to complete their CESR application. The clinical component of the post will involve supporting a 1:8 on call rota in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia or intensive care depending on service needs. Person specificationTraining & QualificationsEssential criteria- Full GMC registration with a license to practice- Previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity- Primary FRCA or equivalentDesirable criteria- Final FRCA/FCARCSI /FICMExperienceEssential criteria- Suitable experience for oncall anaesthetic work, including: Intensive care Obstetrics Emergency theatre (e.g. employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)- 4 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care.TeachingEssential criteria- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate levelCommunication and relationship skillsEssential criteria- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.- Team-working skills- self-motivated and desire to succeed
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals of Leicester supports one of the biggest anaesthetic departments in the country, covering 3 acute hospitals and 3 community hospitals.
Leicester has a well established reputation in education in anaesthesia and in the future will be delivering training to increasing numbers of Foundation trainees and CMT trainees, rotating through ICM and anaesthesia. There is a growing need for a team of enthusiastic individuals to assist in delivering this training, working closely with the consultant leads in foundation and ICM training.
Each of the 3 hospitals in Leicester has an intensive care unit supporting tertiary services in hepatobiliary surgery, renal and transplant, general surgery, cardiothoracic and cardiac surgery. Each of the units is involved in national and local research and audit.
Leicester Hospitals have a well-established CPET and pre-operative exercise programme as well as running high risk clinics for all major specialities.
The clinical component of the post will involve supporting a 1:8 on call rota in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia or intensive care depending on service needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
University Hospitals of Leicester supports one of the biggest anaesthetic departments in the country, covering 3 acute hospitals and 3 community hospitals.
Leicester has a well established reputation in education in anaesthesia and in the future will be delivering training to increasing numbers of Foundation trainees and CMT trainees, rotating through ICM and anaesthesia. There is a growing need for a team of enthusiastic individuals to assist in delivering this training, working closely with the consultant leads in foundation and ICM training.
Each of the 3 hospitals in Leicester has an intensive care unit supporting tertiary services in hepatobiliary surgery, renal and transplant, general surgery, cardiothoracic and cardiac surgery. Each of the units is involved in national and local research and audit.
Leicester Hospitals have a well-established CPET and pre-operative exercise programme as well as running high risk clinics for all major specialities.
The clinical component of the post will involve supporting a 1:8 on call rota in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia or intensive care depending on service needs.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
- oPrevious employment in an anaesthetic capacity
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience for oncall anaesthetic work, including: oIntensive care oObstetrics oEmergency theatre (e.g. employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level
Desirable
- Higher qualifications in Medical Education
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Team-working skills
- self-motivated and desire to succeed
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
- oPrevious employment in an anaesthetic capacity
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Suitable experience for oncall anaesthetic work, including: oIntensive care oObstetrics oEmergency theatre (e.g. employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level
Desirable
- Higher qualifications in Medical Education
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
- Team-working skills
- self-motivated and desire to succeed
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).
