Job summary
This is a fixed term appointment for a period of one year based wholly at Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford where the successful applicant will join our friendly and enthusiastic education team whilst also spending half of their time in aclinical specialty: we are offering a post in Anaesthesia at ST3 equivalent level. Appointees will be expected to participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.
"With the support of the faculty, this job allows you to maximise your portfolio of educational activities, undertake the PGCert with sponsorship should you choose to, and keep up clinical skills by remaining on the on call rota in your parent specialty." NT, Anaesthetic Senior Clinical Education Fellow on receiving preferred ST3 training post.
Main duties of the job
Day time duties will be based in the PostGraduate Medical Centre and focus on education.
The clinical commitment involves a 1:8 rota with prospective cover. This is a post open to anaesthetists with at least two years' experience in a recognized UK training anaesthesia programme.
The successful applicant would be expected to be able to perform under distant supervision, with main duties in the provision of anaesthesia for surgical operating theatre suite, labour ward (obstetric anaesthesia/analgesia).
Competencies in critical care (intensive care medicine) would be welcomed but not essential.
About us
This post is designed to support development in medical education for the post-holder through planning and delivery of teaching to medical students, junior doctors and multidisciplinary teams, whilst maintaining and progressing with clinical experience within their own specialty. We will also encourage and financially support the successful candidate to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (or equivalent credits).
We offer Consultant-led training opportunities to undertake management and leadership training, quality improvement projects, research, regional & national presentations and publication.
There is a fully equipped Simulation Suite including the 3G Sim Man, which provides a further dimension to medical teaching in Hereford plus a new multi-professional Clinical Skills and Simulation Academy. We receive students from the Universities of Birmingham, Aston and Worcester.
As an anaesthetic department we are proud of our excellent training and educational reputation in the West Midlands. We value our junior staff by providing opportunities and training for development and career progression. There is a commitment from the department to ensure all our anaesthetists are exposed to the best possible environment to develop and improve in all
We have an extremely high number of Fellows who successfully use this year to springboard into competitive national training schemes, and are proud to have some of the best student feedback in the region.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1:8 on call commitment to anaesthesia rota
Delivery of classroom based and simulation based training to medical students, junior doctors and allied health professionals.
Attendance at PostGraduate Certificate in Education days and completion of course requirements.
For further information please do look through the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1:8 on call commitment to anaesthesia rota
Delivery of classroom based and simulation based training to medical students, junior doctors and allied health professionals.
Attendance at PostGraduate Certificate in Education days and completion of course requirements.
For further information please do look through the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- Full registration with GMC Licence to Practise
- MBChB or equivalent
- Completion of Foundation Training years 1 and 2 or equivalent
- ALS certificate holder
- Clinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' (GMC)
- Initial Assessment of Competency (IAC) in Anaesthetics & Obstetrics
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in the NHS
- Presentation skills
- 24 months Anaesthetics experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in a simulation environment
- Teaching experience
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and communicate well both written and orally
Desirable
- Ability to provide effective feedback to students
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- Full registration with GMC Licence to Practise
- MBChB or equivalent
- Completion of Foundation Training years 1 and 2 or equivalent
- ALS certificate holder
- Clinical experience and competencies commensurate with those detailed in the 'New Doctor' (GMC)
- Initial Assessment of Competency (IAC) in Anaesthetics & Obstetrics
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working in the NHS
- Presentation skills
- 24 months Anaesthetics experience
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in a simulation environment
- Teaching experience
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
- Ability to work in a team and communicate well both written and orally
Desirable
- Ability to provide effective feedback to students
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).
