Academic Fellowship in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Job description

Job responsibilities

REQUIREMENTS

This 12 month post is intended for an anaesthetist at ST5 (or equivalent) and above, or those with the CCT who want to enhance their CV by developing further clinical experience. On call experience for intensive care and obstetrics is essential. Applicants should be in possession of the FRCA, FFARCSI or equivalent.

TEACHING, STUDY AND TRAINING

The appointee will be allocated to an individual educational supervisor, who will ensure that bariatric training and competencies are developed according to the RCOA / SOBA guidelines. The post holder will be an integral part of the team and expected to contribute to the teaching of doctors in training, medical students and other staff groups.

It is expected that the post holder will take part in the regular departmental Clinical Governance meetings and participate in Continuing Medical Education as required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. There is a weekly academic anaesthetic meeting in the department, which the appointee is expected to attend and contribute to. There is also a weekly journal club within the intensive care unit.

The post holder will be expected to contribute to the yearly Homerton bariatric symposium. The appointee is encouraged to become a member of SOBA and attend and ideally present at a minimum of one of their meetings during the year. To achieve this protected time will be allocated for audit, research and quality improvement initiatives in bariatric anaesthesia (2 sessions biweekly).

The Homerton Anaesthetic Department has a selection of up to date reference texts plus network computers allowing access to the internet, intranet and preparation of PowerPoint presentations. There is a Postgraduate Medical Education Centre, which runs regular lunchtime meetings for trainees, and there is a well-equipped library and audiovisual department.

AUDIT

There are cyclical audit projects available for trainees who are actively encouraged to participate in. There are opportunities to present this work at trust wide clinical governance and audit days.

SIMULATION EXPERIENCE

At Homerton University Hospital we have a separate building immediately adjacent to the acute hospital housing the Education Centre, which provides excellent facilities for clinical meetings, seminars and teaching. The purpose built simulation suite was officially opened in 2011, and is housed in the Education Centre alongside a fully equipped clinical skills lab.

In 2012 Homerton Simulation Centre received a highly commended award from the London Deaneryfor bestsecondary caredepartment at theElisabeth Paice Awards. We also received 2 further awards from STELI for Education - for Excellence in Productivity, and for Excellence in Academic Activity.

In January 2014 we have successfully obtained funding from HENCEL (Health Education North Central and East London) for our multi-disciplinary in-situ training programme, which has expanded (including into primary care) every year since.

The in-situ simulation programme has been recognised by national bodies as being one of the most advanced in the country, and we continue to expand it every year, with a total of between 5 and 7 simulation fellows at Homerton of varying base speciality at any one time

As an education & simulation facilitator the fellow will play a role in delivering the generic professional and clinical skills training for Foundation Programme doctors. S/he will also be actively engaged in simulation course planning, delivery, educational management and educational governance. Part-task & high fidelity simulation training is delivered to undergraduate (medical) students, Foundation Programme doctors, Core Medical Trainees & Specialist Registrars. Multi-professional, in-situ training will form the core of the educational activity. Faculty development (Train the Trainer) simulation courses are also established.

Please see JD and PS attached for full details of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• FRCA or equivalent
• MB BS or equivalent
• Evidence of audit and or research

Desirable

• CCT ALS, ATLS, APLS
• Good Medical Practice Certificate

Previous experience

Essential

• Experience of working obstetric on call
• Equivalent to ST5 level at time of application
• Able to independently treat, resuscitate and stabilize the vast majority of critically-ill patients and able to seek advice and help appropriately

Desirable

• Experience of mentoring junior team members

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Able to lead a clinical team out of hours
• Able to organise self and others.
• Able to communicate at all levels with colleagues, managers, staff, patients and relatives
• Able to present complex ideas clearly and coherently.

Other requirements

Essential

• GMC registration - full

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

London

E9 6SR

Employer's website

https://www.homerton.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)