Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow to meet the increasing demand in Anaesthetics & Intensive Care at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The post is to commence as soon as possible for 1 year, with potential to extend following satisfactory review.
The post-holder may expect to receive training in Obstetric Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, as well as General Anaesthetic experience, depending on their requirements.
The department supports staff who wish to take the final FRCA exams. The post-holder will also be encouraged to participate in audit, research & educational opportunities.The post-holder will participate in a full-shift rota pattern. This covers Obstetrics, Intensive Care or Emergency Theatre out of hours depending on appointee's experience & the cover requirement.In order to be considered applicants must have at least two years' experience in Anaesthetics with at least one of these years' experience being within the UK. They must have also passed the Primary FRCA or equivalent. The department also encourages those who may have finished Specialty Training to apply & will be willing to support special interests of individuals.
Luton & Dunstable is an Acute Hospital with specialist services including Bariatric Surgery, Head & Neck Cancer Surgery & Paediatric Surgery, along with Orthopaedics & Trauma, ENT Surgery, Urology, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Colorectal Surgery & Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include but are not limited to:
- Maintaining the highest clinical standards in the management of patients undergoing anaesthesia and patients requiring Intensive Care
- Working constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Integrated Pain Management to provide the best care for patients
- Undertaking duties as part of the on call out of hours rota in Anaesthetics Intensive Care Medicine and Obstetrics
- Teaching and training of junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
- Actively participating in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
- Having responsibility for and actively participating in continuing professional development (CPD)
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 ("the 2014 Regulations") was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt.
The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Government's decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation.
As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Study leave allowances are as set out in the Terms and Conditions of Service and are equivalent to those of substantive trainees.
Assessment within the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is conducted by the Educational Supervisor at least every six months. Career Counselling will be available from the College Tutor.
The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audits and quality improvement programmes. There is bimonthly clinical governance and M&M meeting during which interesting audits and cases are presented and discussed
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Study leave allowances are as set out in the Terms and Conditions of Service and are equivalent to those of substantive trainees.
Assessment within the Luton & Dunstable Hospital is conducted by the Educational Supervisor at least every six months. Career Counselling will be available from the College Tutor.
The appointee will be expected to participate in clinical audits and quality improvement programmes. There is bimonthly clinical governance and M&M meeting during which interesting audits and cases are presented and discussed
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of postgraduate qualification acceptable to RCOA
Desirable
- Primary FRCA completed/ EDAIC part 2 completed/ FCAI completed
- Other medical degree for example MRCP, MCEM
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Undergone post graduate training in anaesthesia +/- ICM for three years
Desirable
- Exposure to working as anaesthetist in NHS health care
Experience
Essential
- Previous anaesthetic experience of at least 3 years
- Previous experience of working in intensive care medicine in the last 3 years
- Previous experience of working in obstetric anaesthesia in the last 3 years
Desirable
- Previous anaesthetic experience in paediatric anaesthesia or working with critically ill children in the last 3 years
- Adult advance life support course or equivalent which is valid currently
- Paediatric advance life support course or equivalent which is valid currently
Audit Experience
Essential
- Interest in conducting audit/QI programme while in anaesthetic training
Desirable
- Participation in audit cycle while in anaesthetic training
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- IT literate
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable and Punctual
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- Publications and presentations
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of postgraduate qualification acceptable to RCOA
Desirable
- Primary FRCA completed/ EDAIC part 2 completed/ FCAI completed
- Other medical degree for example MRCP, MCEM
Eligibility
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Undergone post graduate training in anaesthesia +/- ICM for three years
Desirable
- Exposure to working as anaesthetist in NHS health care
Experience
Essential
- Previous anaesthetic experience of at least 3 years
- Previous experience of working in intensive care medicine in the last 3 years
- Previous experience of working in obstetric anaesthesia in the last 3 years
Desirable
- Previous anaesthetic experience in paediatric anaesthesia or working with critically ill children in the last 3 years
- Adult advance life support course or equivalent which is valid currently
- Paediatric advance life support course or equivalent which is valid currently
Audit Experience
Essential
- Interest in conducting audit/QI programme while in anaesthetic training
Desirable
- Participation in audit cycle while in anaesthetic training
Language Skills
Essential
- All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
Personal Qualities
Essential
- IT literate
- Ability to co-operate in a democratic team environment
- Flexible attitude, team player with good management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable and Punctual
Teaching
Essential
- Interest in and ability to contribute to teaching and learning of more junior doctors and medical students
Desirable
- Publications and presentations
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
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).
