Job summary
St Richard's Hospital is currently the largest NHS bariatric surgery provider in the south of England.
This post will focus on the preoperative assessment, multi-disciplinary team decision making, safe anaesthetic delivery and post-operative care of patients attending for bariatric surgery.
This post is ideally suited to CT3+ candidates looking to improve their experience with more high-risk patients, MDT clinics and also gain experience in audit and research. Our fellows have a long history of successful publications and presentations at national and international meetings, thus improving their success in future job applications.
The post will be available from August 2023 for 12 months, and will be supervised by Dr Michael Margarson, Consultant Anaesthetist and Intensivist with an interest in Bariatric Anaesthesia.
This post will leave the trainee confident and experienced in all aspects of the anaesthetic and peri-operative management of the morbidly obese for both bariatric and for non-bariatric surgery.
There is funding available to support a PGCert and other educational opportunities on discussion with College Tutor.
Main duties of the job
This post will focus on the preoperative assessment, multi-disciplinary team decision making, safe anaesthetic delivery and post-operative care of patients attending for bariatric surgery.
There will be particular focus on peri-operative high dependency care for patients with known or presumed significant Obstructive Sleep Apnoea.
About us
Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and the person specification attached to the advert for further details
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Minimum of 6 months ICU experience
- Up to date logbook
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Full FRCA (or equivalent)
- Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
- BSc (or equivalent)
- APLS, ATLS
- ALERT
- Stage 1/Intermediate ITU training
- MRCP part 1 or higher
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Publications
- Research Experience
- Prizes and honours
Career progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
Clinical skills & Experience
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking, practical procedures
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Understands current clinical issues in specialty
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Recognition of the critically ill
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- More than 3 years' experience in Anaesthetics, including solo obstetrics
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Minimum of 6 months ICU experience
- Up to date logbook
- oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Full FRCA (or equivalent)
- Distinctions, Scholarships, Prizes
- BSc (or equivalent)
- APLS, ATLS
- ALERT
- Stage 1/Intermediate ITU training
- MRCP part 1 or higher
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Publications
- Research Experience
- Prizes and honours
Career progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Evidence of: - Good communication skills both oral and written
Clinical skills & Experience
Essential
- Competent in basic procedures e.g. CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking, practical procedures
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
- Understands current clinical issues in specialty
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Recognition of the critically ill
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
Desirable
- More than 3 years' experience in Anaesthetics, including solo obstetrics
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
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).
