Job summary
The clinical fellows may be asked to cover general anaesthesia (theatres), ITU, additional floater(4th on call), or obstetrics on calls with trainees and Specialist Registrars. The appointees mayrotate between these rotas over time. The commitments will vary depending on skill mixavailable, interests of individual and needs of service delivery. The post holders will be expectedto work daytime sessions at both Queen Mary's Hospital and Darent Valley Hospital. It is possiblebut unlikely that the appointee may have to cover the ECU on call rota at Sidcup.Senior fellows will be expected to cover areas like theatres, obstetrics and ITU. When at DVH,they will be expected to support the ST1/2 in the management of general anaesthesia under thesupervision of the ITU Consultant and Anaesthetic Consultant for out-of-hours, as well assupporting the care delivery within the operating theatres. When on-call in QMH, the fellows areresponsible for the management of the patients in ECU at Queen Mary's Hospital. They will be expected to support Resident Surgical Officers (RSO) at QMH. The post holder will collaborateand be a member of the Cardiac Arrest and Trauma Team.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Fellows are expected to participate in the preoperative assessment of patientsundergoing elective or emergency surgery and to attend theatre sessions as indicated on theweekly rota.The above-mentioned duties may need to be varied to meet the needs of the Service. Theappointee will cover anaesthetic lists (with appropriate supervision) at Darent Valley Hospital &Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup. These lists include specialties like Gen Surgery, Major Colorectal, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and daily CEPOD (Consultant led) lists. There are alsodedicated daily trauma lists, varying from all day to sessional lists, including provision over theweekend.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a job advertisement for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia, Critical Care andPerioperative Medicine. The job has arisen due to recent expansion of services.If the appointee wishes to develop a special interest domain in Adult Intensive Care Medicine/Obstetric Anaesthesia / Education / Simulation or Peri-operative medicine, then this can berequested at the time of the interview and all efforts will be made to accommodate this request.A percentage of the daytime clinical sessions will be reserved to pursue this special interest.
There are six main theatres and three day-care theatres at Darent Valley Hospital. The surgical specialties include orthopaedics, urology, general/vascular surgery, and gynaecology. ENT surgery is only undertaken in day-care. There is an interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and there is a dedicated state of the art theatre for this purpose. Another theatre in day care unit has been refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment for laparoscopic surgery. This hospital has a very dynamic urology department with an interest in the treatment of renal stones and tumours. The main theatres are situated next to the ICU, ED and the department of radiology. There are separate dedicated maternity theatres. The emergency department has recently undergone extensive refurbishment to improve the level and efficiency of service provided to the patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a job advertisement for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia, Critical Care andPerioperative Medicine. The job has arisen due to recent expansion of services.If the appointee wishes to develop a special interest domain in Adult Intensive Care Medicine/Obstetric Anaesthesia / Education / Simulation or Peri-operative medicine, then this can berequested at the time of the interview and all efforts will be made to accommodate this request.A percentage of the daytime clinical sessions will be reserved to pursue this special interest.
There are six main theatres and three day-care theatres at Darent Valley Hospital. The surgical specialties include orthopaedics, urology, general/vascular surgery, and gynaecology. ENT surgery is only undertaken in day-care. There is an interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and there is a dedicated state of the art theatre for this purpose. Another theatre in day care unit has been refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment for laparoscopic surgery. This hospital has a very dynamic urology department with an interest in the treatment of renal stones and tumours. The main theatres are situated next to the ICU, ED and the department of radiology. There are separate dedicated maternity theatres. The emergency department has recently undergone extensive refurbishment to improve the level and efficiency of service provided to the patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration is essential for this role
Desirable
- Diploma in Anaesthesia
- Demonstrable experience within intensive care for at least 1 year
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organizational skills
- Innovative team player who can accomplish clinical projects in liaison with fellow professionals
Desirable
- Leadership skills and evidence of initiative - ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of continuing medical education and personal and professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching
- Teaching qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration is essential for this role
Desirable
- Diploma in Anaesthesia
- Demonstrable experience within intensive care for at least 1 year
Skills
Essential
- Excellent organizational skills
- Innovative team player who can accomplish clinical projects in liaison with fellow professionals
Desirable
- Leadership skills and evidence of initiative - ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff.
Teaching
Essential
- Ability to teach effectively
- Evidence of continuing medical education and personal and professional development
Desirable
- Previous experience of teaching
- Teaching qualification
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).
