Job summary
Are you fed up of the constant struggle to complete WBAs? Do you wantsome time off the training treadmill to pursue your interests in medicine?We are looking to recruit a Clinical Fellow to our friendly and busy, soon to be brand new, Critical Care Unit at Northampton General Hospital.This will be a 1 year post working in critical care alongside 'fellow project' related activities and development, with the possibility for extension.This is an exciting time to join Northampton General Hospital as we develop our Academic Strategy towards University Hospital status. We are also due to move into our brand new state of the art Critical Care unit by June 2022.
Alongside clinical duties you will be allowed to take fellow days to work on your projects from your chosen area. The fellowships we currently have running include:1. Medical Education2. Leadership and management3. Patient Safety4. Research
We are in the process of developing;5. Sustainability6. Medical hypnosis
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from highly motivated and dynamic Junior Doctors to apply for a clinical fellow post in regional anaesthesia to our friendly and busy Anaesthesia and Critical Care Unit at NGH.
This post will be at ST3 level (first year registrar) and is Fixed Term for 24 months
This post is pre-approved by GMC for full registration for international medical graduates. GMC approval has been granted in September 2020 after robust and evidence based process has been assured.
This role will enable junior doctors in anaesthesia to strength their interest in regional anaesthesia by developing skills to perform ultrasound guided regional blocks and give them valuable opportunity to undertake audit, research, teaching and service improvement projects.
About us
We have excellent and experienced faculty of trainers in the field of regional anaesthesia. We have more than 7 years' experience in running advance programme in regional anaesthesia for East midland school of anaesthesia trainees. We conduct simulation based workshops and courses locally and internationally. We encourage candidates to present quality improvement projects, case studies to ESRA (European Society of Regional Anaesthesia Conference) and RA-UK (Regional Anaesthesia UK Conference). We also help prepare them for EDRA (European Diploma for Regional Anaesthesia) exam. You will also be afforded training opportunities as outlined later in this document, however please note that clinical fellow posts are not recognised for specialist training. Despite being non training post £500/year is allocated towards clinical fellow posts.
NGH is one of the largest employers in the area and all of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
NGH also has a large library, gym with swimming pool, and a brand new entrance with Marks and Spencer, Subway and Costa on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details about the role's responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details about the role's responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, Post graduate qualification MD Anaesthesiology (Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology, DA Anaesthesiology (Diploma in Anaesthesiology, DNB Anaesthesiology (Diplomate of National Board Anaesthesiology) Identified only for India
Desirable
- ALS, APLS, ATLS or equivalent experience, Cadaveric ultrasound regional anaesthesia course
Experience
Essential
- At least 3-4 years anaesthetic experience. At least three months experience in Critical Care Medicine
Desirable
- Competence in pre- and post-operative management
Ability
Essential
- Ability to work with minimal supervision where appropriate Good communication skills - written and verbal. You must have valid IELTS or OET certificate acceptable for GMC registration
Desirable
- Computer skills Presentation skills Ability to undertake inter-hospital transfers
Motivation
Essential
- Conscientious and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Career in regional anaesthesia / Undertake quality improvement projects.
Personality
Essential
- Good team worker Honest & Reliable High ethical and professional standards Punctual
Desirable
- Initiative Good organisational skills
Clinical Governance Audit / Quality Improvement & Research
Essential
- Participation in audit/ quality improvement project
Desirable
- Demonstration of improvement in care from quality improvement/audit Demonstration of reflection and learning from critical incidence Research experience/Good Clinical Practice Training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, Post graduate qualification MD Anaesthesiology (Doctor of Medicine in Anaesthesiology, DA Anaesthesiology (Diploma in Anaesthesiology, DNB Anaesthesiology (Diplomate of National Board Anaesthesiology) Identified only for India
Desirable
- ALS, APLS, ATLS or equivalent experience, Cadaveric ultrasound regional anaesthesia course
Experience
Essential
- At least 3-4 years anaesthetic experience. At least three months experience in Critical Care Medicine
Desirable
- Competence in pre- and post-operative management
Ability
Essential
- Ability to work with minimal supervision where appropriate Good communication skills - written and verbal. You must have valid IELTS or OET certificate acceptable for GMC registration
Desirable
- Computer skills Presentation skills Ability to undertake inter-hospital transfers
Motivation
Essential
- Conscientious and enthusiastic
Desirable
- Career in regional anaesthesia / Undertake quality improvement projects.
Personality
Essential
- Good team worker Honest & Reliable High ethical and professional standards Punctual
Desirable
- Initiative Good organisational skills
Clinical Governance Audit / Quality Improvement & Research
Essential
- Participation in audit/ quality improvement project
Desirable
- Demonstration of improvement in care from quality improvement/audit Demonstration of reflection and learning from critical incidence Research experience/Good Clinical Practice Training
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).
