Job summary
- This Junior Clinical Fellow post would suit applicants with previous experience of critical care medicine and training in any acute speciality seeking to enhance this experience at a higher level of training.
- Applicants should be at CT2+ (or equivalent) level of training or above.
- Proficiency in anaesthesia/airway management is highly desirable but not essential.
- This fellowship is open to trainees with an interest in improving quality of care provided to sepsis patients whilst maintaining clinical skills and taking up a leadership role.
One clinical fellow post is available from August 2024 for an initial six months, but maybe extended for a further six months by mutual agreement.
This post will place the successful candidate in a dynamic ICU which actively participates in various National and International research projects.
Main duties of the job
This post will enable the successful candidate to further improve the management of Sepsis patients outside the ICU and prior to their admission to ICU. There are a lot of opportunities to develop QIP (Quality Improvement Projects) in Sepsis as it is presently attaining more and more national attention. Further, this post will also provide ample opportunity to participate in both national and international sepsis trials in which the unit is and will be participating.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Sepsis Fellow would be expected to perform the following roles:
- Actively involved in developing and delivery sepsis pathways within the trust.
- Auditing the outcomes of Sepsis patients in the trust.
- Sepsis related projects in quality improvement and audit will be actively encouraged.
- Would have the opportunity to participate in multicentre sepsis trials the unit is part of already and those in the future.
- Expect to submit and present findings to HQI meetings.
- We have an annual presence and present our research at the ESICM Annual Congress.
- Teach and train doctors the Sepsis pathway and management of septic patients.
- A wide experience of patient management
- Practical interventions and both bedside and formal teaching are offered.
- Consultant supervision is available on a 24-hour basis from Consultant Intensivists.
- Opportunities may arise for the Clinical Fellow to take part in research and career development is actively encouraged.
- Experience in anaesthesia available.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Sepsis Fellow would be expected to perform the following roles:
- Actively involved in developing and delivery sepsis pathways within the trust.
- Auditing the outcomes of Sepsis patients in the trust.
- Sepsis related projects in quality improvement and audit will be actively encouraged.
- Would have the opportunity to participate in multicentre sepsis trials the unit is part of already and those in the future.
- Expect to submit and present findings to HQI meetings.
- We have an annual presence and present our research at the ESICM Annual Congress.
- Teach and train doctors the Sepsis pathway and management of septic patients.
- A wide experience of patient management
- Practical interventions and both bedside and formal teaching are offered.
- Consultant supervision is available on a 24-hour basis from Consultant Intensivists.
- Opportunities may arise for the Clinical Fellow to take part in research and career development is actively encouraged.
- Experience in anaesthesia available.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of critical care medicine and training in any acute speciality
Desirable
- Proficiency in anaesthesia/airway management is highly desirable but not essential
- Audit Experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of critical care medicine and training in any acute speciality
Desirable
- Proficiency in anaesthesia/airway management is highly desirable but not essential
- Audit Experience
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).
