Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Simulation Fellow in Anaesthetics & ICM to commence from September 2023 for 1 year. This post is designed to support the department and Trust progress our simulation programme.
INTERVIEW DATE - 11/8/23
Main duties of the job
This post will be ideal for trainees who are completing Core Training and looking for additional experience in obstetrics and ICU and can be counted as a CT3 'top-up' year. You will be allocated an educational supervisor and we will ensure that you are supported in developing the clinical and non-clinical aspects of your CV. The Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care at DCH has a longstanding reputation as a supportive environment for training in anaesthesia and ICM.
Previous experience in anaesthesia is required for this post, initial assessment of competence (IAC) required, ideally 24 months experience but other applicants with less experience will be considered. An anaesthetist competent in obstetrics anaesthetics (i.e. achieved initial assessment of obstetric competency, IAOC) would be desirable but not necessary.
About us
Dorchester is a popular market town in an area of outstanding beauty close to the world heritage Purbeck coastline, served by frequent direct rail services to London and Bristol, with four regional airports within 90 minutes by road. There are excellent recreational amenities and good educational facilities are available in both the public and private sectors. The popular seaside holiday resort of Weymouth with its golden beaches and picturesque harbour is only 8 miles away and offers easy access to the Channel Islands and France.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full registration with the GMC is essential.
Successful candidates will be appointed at ST3+ level according to their previous experience and competence. This post will include daytime and night time cover of the Intensive Care Department.
The successful applicant will join the dynamic, progressive, forward thinking Anaesthetic Department. You would join a young and enthusiastic team providing anaesthetic services for all surgical specialities excluding cardiac and neurosurgery. The successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in the general running of the anaesthetic services including a sessional commitment to Intensive Care.
The department is dedicated to supporting the development of their doctors and therefore study time and funding is available to successful applicant.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full registration with the GMC is essential.
Successful candidates will be appointed at ST3+ level according to their previous experience and competence. This post will include daytime and night time cover of the Intensive Care Department.
The successful applicant will join the dynamic, progressive, forward thinking Anaesthetic Department. You would join a young and enthusiastic team providing anaesthetic services for all surgical specialities excluding cardiac and neurosurgery. The successful applicant will be expected to fully participate in the general running of the anaesthetic services including a sessional commitment to Intensive Care.
The department is dedicated to supporting the development of their doctors and therefore study time and funding is available to successful applicant.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Medical Degree (full GMC registration with a licence to practice is required)
- Postgraduate training in anaesthesia of at least one year essential
- APLS/ATLS/ALS Certification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in Anaesthetics & Critical Care.
- Evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
- Evidence of case mix and numbers anaesthetised.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
- Must have worked in the UK ideally for minimum 1 year.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in medical audit in the last 18 months.
Research
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles of scientific research.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Medical Degree (full GMC registration with a licence to practice is required)
- Postgraduate training in anaesthesia of at least one year essential
- APLS/ATLS/ALS Certification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience in Anaesthetics & Critical Care.
- Evidence of good oral and written communication skills.
- Evidence of case mix and numbers anaesthetised.
- Experience of multidisciplinary working.
- Must have worked in the UK ideally for minimum 1 year.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective working relationships on an individual, multi-professional and team basis with all levels of staff
- Understanding of clinical governance and the individual responsibilities it implies
Audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical and clinical audit principles and evidence of direct involvement in medical audit in the last 18 months.
Research
Desirable
- Knowledge of principles of scientific research.
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).
