Gibraltar - Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care

Job summary

This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.

The Gibraltar Health Service is organized and modelled on UK NHS and follows traditions of British medical practice. Applicants must be registered with the Gibraltar Medical Registration Board or UK General Medical Council with a license to practice. There is a GMC exemption for candidates from Australia & New Zealand who are registered with their home equivalents. Non-native English speakers must have a good command of English. This is not a recognised training post but provides excellent opportunity for research and training. Most of the recent fellows have obtained training posts after their placement in Gibraltar. The department has been approved for CT3 equivalence and out of programme training (OOPT) by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and General Medical Council. St Bernards Hospital forms part of the Gibraltar School of Anaesthesia on the RCoA Lifelong Learning platform and, at present, is collaborating with the East of England Deanery. The job and rota are EWTD compliant comprising less than 48 hours on average per week including non-clinical sessions to help with continuing professional development.

Main duties of the job

• Assist with the assessment and admission of level 3 Intensive Care patients under the care of the department.
• Responsible for the day to day ward management of the same patients, including detailed ward round on each patient.
• The provision of elective and emergency anaesthesia for Gibraltar Health Authority patients while responsible to the Consultant Anaesthetists, who are also available for advice and assistance.
• Participation in full shift on-call for Critical Care/Surgery/Obstetrics and Emergencies.
• Pre-assessment of patients for anaesthesia and surgery.
• Pre- and post-operative management of patients under your care.
• Attending trauma calls and assisting with acute resuscitation in the hospital.
• The provision of epidural analgesia service to the Maternity Unit.
• Assist with chronic pain clinic duties when possible.
• To provide a consultation service and advisory service to other clinical colleagues in other specialties.
• Occasionally, urgent level 3 patient transfer to hospital in Spain when no other means of transfer is available and at the discretion of the Consultant Anaesthetist on call.
• To participate in the development of the anaesthesia and critical care treatment protocols and guidelines.
• Active participation in Clinical Effectiveness and Governance.
• Active participation in teaching of junior colleagues, medical students and others in the health care team.

About us

Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian Peninsula, easily reached in just over 2 hours (flying time) from London, Bristol or Manchester airports.

Gibraltar has a rich history, shaped by its position as a gateway between the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. It is a thriving modern city with a mix of British and Mediterranean influences. English is the official language, but Spanish is also widely spoken.

The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) is the public healthcare provider for the people of Gibraltar offering physical and mental health services. The GHA aims to provide high quality, accessible healthcare for all residents, and it operates a range of services from primary care to more specialised treatments.

The GHAs responsibilities include: services through clinics, outpatient services, and hospital care. Managing emergency medical services and accident and emergency (A&E) services. Conducting health campaigns and initiatives aimed at disease prevention and health promotion. Offering mental health care and community-based health services.

Services are mainly provided from St. Bernards Hospital. The hospital also collaborates with international medical institutions for specialised treatment and support.