Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join the outstanding Anaesthetic team at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful applicant will have experience of anaesthetics, have completed Stage 1 training and be in a position to join the obstetrics on-call team as well as cover general on-call duties at the RUH Bath.
This is a non-training post that offers excellent learning opportunities including supervised clinical training and non-clinical training. This is an ideal post for gaining further anaesthetics competencies or to further a career in anaesthetics. There are a number of exciting developments within the department and this post would lend itself to someone interested in developing simulation training or leading quality improvement and service development, these opportunities can be discussed further at interview. The department has an excellent track record in supporting trainees through postgraduate exams and success in gaining the next post on the training scheme.
Main duties of the job
Daytime duties consist of supervised theatre lists, anaesthetic clinics and acute pain work. This will be a mixture of training lists and service provision.
The successful applicant will be part of the on-call rota with a maximum frequency of 1:8. It would be expected that this would include Obstetric Anaesthesia (although not exclusively) and may involve supervising less experienced anaesthetists when on on call. Full consultant support is available when on call.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties and RotaAll doctors will receive instruction and training as appropriate to their needs. The Clinical Fellow will work alongside other anaesthetic and ICM trainees within the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. There will be valuable experience in the day to day running of a large anaesthetic department and intensive care unit plus dedicated time each week for development roles including quality improvement projects, research, teaching and other areas that can be tailored to the individual.The Department in Bath can offer experience and training in the following areas:1) Involvement in administration and management of a large district generalhospital anaesthetic department.
2) Consolidation of training experience in anaesthesia and ICM for all common areas of practice.Supervision, teaching and training of junior trainees.
3) Development of areas of special interests appropriate to the level ofexperience of the trainee including FICE accreditation
4) Research and QI - The Bath Anaesthetic department hasa proventrack record of producing a large number of high quality projects and research papers on a yearly basis.
The successful trainees are encouraged to pursue a research/QI interest and can be allocated weekly sessions.
On-CallClinical fellows will be resident on call for either Anaesthetics or ITU depending on their job role. Anaesthetic on calls would be expected to cover the first on-call role in emergency theatre and second on-call role, covering the maternity unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties and RotaAll doctors will receive instruction and training as appropriate to their needs. The Clinical Fellow will work alongside other anaesthetic and ICM trainees within the Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. There will be valuable experience in the day to day running of a large anaesthetic department and intensive care unit plus dedicated time each week for development roles including quality improvement projects, research, teaching and other areas that can be tailored to the individual.The Department in Bath can offer experience and training in the following areas:1) Involvement in administration and management of a large district generalhospital anaesthetic department.
2) Consolidation of training experience in anaesthesia and ICM for all common areas of practice.Supervision, teaching and training of junior trainees.
3) Development of areas of special interests appropriate to the level ofexperience of the trainee including FICE accreditation
4) Research and QI - The Bath Anaesthetic department hasa proventrack record of producing a large number of high quality projects and research papers on a yearly basis.
The successful trainees are encouraged to pursue a research/QI interest and can be allocated weekly sessions.
On-CallClinical fellows will be resident on call for either Anaesthetics or ITU depending on their job role. Anaesthetic on calls would be expected to cover the first on-call role in emergency theatre and second on-call role, covering the maternity unit.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- 3 years Anaesthetics and ICU Experience
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- Completion of Stage 1 Anaesthetics Training
- Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Additional Relevant Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced Resuscitation Training
Desirable
Teaching, Reasearch and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach others
- Awareness of and involvement in research
- Contributes to quality improvement in current role
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching or teaching qualification. Coordinates, plans and delivers teaching.
- Track record of contribution to research including leading or coordinating research and publication in scientific journals.
- Significant contribution to quality improvement or service development
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- 3 years Anaesthetics and ICU Experience
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- Completion of Stage 1 Anaesthetics Training
- Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Additional Relevant Experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Advanced Resuscitation Training
Desirable
Teaching, Reasearch and Quality Improvement
Essential
- Willingness and ability to teach others
- Awareness of and involvement in research
- Contributes to quality improvement in current role
Desirable
- Formal training in teaching or teaching qualification. Coordinates, plans and delivers teaching.
- Track record of contribution to research including leading or coordinating research and publication in scientific journals.
- Significant contribution to quality improvement or service development
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospital Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
