Job summary
Applications are invited for a Cardiac Anaesthesia Fellowship based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Fellows in cardiac anaesthesia will have exposure to the core allied specialities relevant to cardiac anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
Training in cardiac anaesthesia will include conventional cases such as CABG and valve replacements and more complex cases such as heart and lung transplantation, insertion of mechanical cardiac support devices and aorta surgery.
Training in transoesophageal echocardiography will also be provided.
Fellows are expected to work in the cardiac intensive care unit, where they will have training opportunities in the management of complex postoperative cases.
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fellows:
*will perform cardiac pre-op assessment clinics.
*may have training in thoracic anaesthesia if desired.
*will have educational duties and supervise junior trainees when applicable.
*will have an educational supervisor and a regular review of competency achievements would be undertaken to oversee the progress.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Fellows:
*will perform cardiac pre-op assessment clinics.
*may have training in thoracic anaesthesia if desired.
*will have educational duties and supervise junior trainees when applicable.
*will have an educational supervisor and a regular review of competency achievements would be undertaken to oversee the progress.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- General Medical Council registration with
- a license to practice
- Completion of Foundation & Core training
- or equivalent 4 years PG experience
- Primary FRCA or equivalent.
- Required IELTS Score/PLAB examination
Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of Anaesthetics &
- Intensive Care
- Good verbal and written communication
- skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Organisational and leadership skills
- Clinical Governance understanding
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- General Medical Council registration with
- a license to practice
- Completion of Foundation & Core training
- or equivalent 4 years PG experience
- Primary FRCA or equivalent.
- Required IELTS Score/PLAB examination
Experience
Essential
- Broad knowledge of Anaesthetics &
- Intensive Care
- Good verbal and written communication
- skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Organisational and leadership skills
- Clinical Governance understanding
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).
