Job summary
We are looking to appoint a senior anaesthetic clinical fellows to join our department for 6-12 months, starting in February 2025.
We are delighted to be able to offer the applicant a choice of sub-specialty interest from bariatrics, education, digital, research and development and general. We have the full range of DGH anaesthesia including Orthopaedic, General Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, Gynaecology, ENT and Oral Surgery lists.
The successful candidate would join the registrar 1:8 emergency on call rota. This on-call tier has primary responsibility to cover the emergency theatre, but also supports more junior CT2-3 colleagues covering obstetrics out-of-hours. It is therefore essential that any applicant has the ability to provide anaesthetic cover to labour ward. There is 24/7 consultant cover for theatres, labour ward and ICU. We pride ourselves on being a supportive and friendly department that works collaboratively with other specialties.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be encouraged and supported to participate in education, audit or quality improvement projects.
Objectives of the fellowship would depend on the sub-speciality interest agreed. Please see the attachment below for more detail about the sub-specialties on offer.
About us
The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest District General Hospitals in the country. The hospital achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st June 2006 and was the first Foundation Trust in the South Central Strategic Health Authority. The Trust is Reading's biggest employer and may form the central hospital for one of the country's new medical schools.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Objectives of the fellowship would depend on the sub-speciality interest agreed. Please see the attachment below for more detail about the sub-specialties on offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Objectives of the fellowship would depend on the sub-speciality interest agreed. Please see the attachment below for more detail about the sub-specialties on offer.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
- Primary FRCA
Desirable
- FRCA final or equivalent e.g. FANZCA
- Provider status in one of the following: ALS, ATLS, or APLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- At least ST4 or equivalent
- Ability to provide anaesthetic cover for labour ward with remote supervision e.g. as evidenced by completion of Basic Competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia (IAOC)
Desirable
- Post registration experience of working in specialties relevant to anaesthesia
- Motivated to actively engage in the chosen fellowship sub-speciality (bariatrics, education, digital, research and development or general
Audit, Research, Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit activities and quality improvement implementation
- Evidence of teaching experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent
- Primary FRCA
Desirable
- FRCA final or equivalent e.g. FANZCA
- Provider status in one of the following: ALS, ATLS, or APLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the NHS
- At least ST4 or equivalent
- Ability to provide anaesthetic cover for labour ward with remote supervision e.g. as evidenced by completion of Basic Competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia (IAOC)
Desirable
- Post registration experience of working in specialties relevant to anaesthesia
- Motivated to actively engage in the chosen fellowship sub-speciality (bariatrics, education, digital, research and development or general
Audit, Research, Teaching
Essential
Desirable
- Evidence of active participation in audit activities and quality improvement implementation
- Evidence of teaching experience
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in written and spoken English
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
