Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia and Acute Pain

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Job summary

One clinical fellow post is available from February 2025 for an initial six month period but may be extended by mutual agreement. Applicants should be ST 6-7 or post-CCT Anaesthetists with the FRCA (or equivalent) and have an interest in regional anaesthesia.

This post is aimed at a post-fellowship trainee with an established interest in regional anaesthesia, teaching and research. The Clinical Fellow will be encouraged to take part in clinical service development and in audit of current and developing clinical practice in conjunction with existing departmental audit setup. There will be opportunity for presentation at regional anaesthesia meetings and to teach on regional anaesthesia courses. Experience will be gained in acute pain management, including the application of relevant regional anaesthetic techniques, for example nerve sheath catheter techniques. The post-holder will be encouraged to take the ESRA Diploma of Regional Anaesthesia.

In addition to programmed time in theatre performing regional anaesthesia the post has a senior level of on-call clinical commitment which is primarily out of hours (night time and weekend) work. The role is to oversee and assist 2 trainees in the Intensive Care Unit, participating in handover rounds and pro-actively managing patients in the ICU, and to oversee and assist 2 anaesthetic trainees in theatres, labour ward and anywhere else in the hospital where senior level anaesthetic or critical care input is required.

Main duties of the job

This post is aimed at a post-fellowship trainee with an established interest in regional anaesthesia, teaching and research. The Clinical Fellow will be encouraged to take part in clinical service development and in audit of current and developing clinical practice in conjunction with existing departmental audit setup

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.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

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.

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Details

Date posted

15 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-LC-EMF16886

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC
  • FRCA Fellowship of Royal College of Anaesthetists ( or equivalent higher specialist qualifications in Anesthetics
  • Demonstrable experience and training in anaesthesia, appropriate to StR 6+ in Anesthetics (pre or post CCT)

Desirable

  • Evidence of instructor status for ALS/ other life support training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of principles of QI
  • Audit experience
  • Demonstrable enthusiasm for teaching

Desirable

  • Experience in advanced airway anaesthesia techniques
  • Experience in management of high risk surgical patients
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC
  • FRCA Fellowship of Royal College of Anaesthetists ( or equivalent higher specialist qualifications in Anesthetics
  • Demonstrable experience and training in anaesthesia, appropriate to StR 6+ in Anesthetics (pre or post CCT)

Desirable

  • Evidence of instructor status for ALS/ other life support training

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of principles of QI
  • Audit experience
  • Demonstrable enthusiasm for teaching

Desirable

  • Experience in advanced airway anaesthesia techniques
  • Experience in management of high risk surgical patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Beth Potter

elizabeth.potter4@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£70,425 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-LC-EMF16886

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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