Job summary
University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a NIHR CRN Wessex Clinical Research Fellow in Anaesthesia
Combined (50:50) research:clinical role:
- To support local NIHR Portfolio trial delivery in anaesthesia/perioperative medicine
- To support ongoing anaesthesia workload including senior or middle grade trainee rotas and where possible the obstetric rota.
University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is the eighth largest Foundation Trust by income in the UK. It is the tertiary referral and teaching centre for a large area of the south of England and the Channel Islands and caters for most surgical sub specialties.
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) became a Major Trauma Centre (MTC) in April 2012.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the Job Description and Main Responsibilities section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated Good by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
Research:
NIHR Portfolio clinical trial recruitment and delivery (see below), targeting strategically important pragmatic perioperative interventional trials led by our team. The post holder will also have the opportunity and support to develop their own research project.
Clinical:
This post will allow the post holder to gain experience in the wide variety of anaesthetic subspecialties in UHS. There will be opportunity for teaching lists accompanied by Consultants as well as a proportion of solo lists with distant Consultant supervision.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the on call rotas in Anaesthesia, ideally to include obstetric on call. This post is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service determined by the UHS NHS FT Board.
Clinical and Research Duties
The details of the job plan on a day to day basis will be agreed after the interview and will be by mutual agreement between the successful appointee and the Clinical Leads. The post-holder will be required to participate in medical audit and continuing medical education, as well as continuing professional development and cross specialty teaching and training.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What youll do
Research:
NIHR Portfolio clinical trial recruitment and delivery (see below), targeting strategically important pragmatic perioperative interventional trials led by our team. The post holder will also have the opportunity and support to develop their own research project.
Clinical:
This post will allow the post holder to gain experience in the wide variety of anaesthetic subspecialties in UHS. There will be opportunity for teaching lists accompanied by Consultants as well as a proportion of solo lists with distant Consultant supervision.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the on call rotas in Anaesthesia, ideally to include obstetric on call. This post is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service determined by the UHS NHS FT Board.
Clinical and Research Duties
The details of the job plan on a day to day basis will be agreed after the interview and will be by mutual agreement between the successful appointee and the Clinical Leads. The post-holder will be required to participate in medical audit and continuing medical education, as well as continuing professional development and cross specialty teaching and training.
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
Desirable
- FRCA / MRCP / FRCS / MCEM or equivalent
- Current ALS / ATLS certification
- Medical education qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years previous anaesthetic or intensive care experience
- Proficient in delivering obstetric anaesthesia independently
Desirable
- Previous intensive care experience within the NHS
- Anaesthetic experience within the NHS
- Experience of research, audit or quality improvement
- Previous teaching or simulation experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Reliable, punctual, hard-working, enthusiastic
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Core anaesthetic skill
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Team player, Calm, efficient under pressure, Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Good spoken and written English
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
Desirable
- FRCA / MRCP / FRCS / MCEM or equivalent
- Current ALS / ATLS certification
- Medical education qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years previous anaesthetic or intensive care experience
- Proficient in delivering obstetric anaesthesia independently
Desirable
- Previous intensive care experience within the NHS
- Anaesthetic experience within the NHS
- Experience of research, audit or quality improvement
- Previous teaching or simulation experience
Aptitudes and skills required
Essential
- Reliable, punctual, hard-working, enthusiastic
- Basic IT skills
- Evidence of teaching experience
- Core anaesthetic skill
Desirable
Special requirements of the post
Essential
- Team player, Calm, efficient under pressure, Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Good spoken and written English
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
