Job summary
We wish to appoint 2 new Clinical Fellow Colleagues to meet the increasing demand for anaesthetic services, in particular Obstetric services, at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT). The posts will be a combination of service, teaching and out-of-hours working, which will be flexible.
Full-time or part-time working is possible.
Posts may be 6 months or 12 months duration.
Anaesthetic clinical speciality working can be taken in the following:
o Obstetrics
o Ophthalmology
o Gynaecology (including major gynaecological oncology surgery)
o ENT/Maxillo surgery (including paediatrics and complex airways)
o T & O (including Regional Anaesthesia)
o General surgery - upper (including oesophagectomies) and lower GI
o Urology (major urological work including robotic prostatectomies, cystectomies, open and laparoscopic nephrectomies)
Single or multiple clinical specialities can be accommodated.
The role is an ideal opportunity for either:
1. Applicants approaching CCT to undertake higher training in a specialty/specialties of their choice prior to applying for a substantive consultant position.
Those earlier in their career in anaesthesia who may wish to boost their CV prior to Specialist Trainee (Stage 2) interview. GHNHSFT provides an excellent junior anaesthetic teaching program and has a strong track record in preparing juniors for a successful training rotation application.
This advert may close early if there are sufficient applications
Main duties of the job
This post does include on-call commitments on the obstetric (GRH) and/or general anaesthetic rota (GRH & CGH). Currently 1:8 EWTD compliant.
About us
We are a large organisation providing acute services from Gloucestershire Royal Hospital in Gloucester and Cheltenham General Hospital to a population of 652,475* in Gloucestershire as well as caring for patients from surrounding counties and beyond.
Our workforce is almost 8,000 strong and our caring and dedicated staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred, high quality emergency, elective and specialist care across a range of clinical areas.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision of providing Best Care for Everyone and our success depends on the commitment and dedication of our staff, many of whom are world leaders in healthcare, teaching and research. You could make a real difference to our patients' lives by joining our team.
*Figures based CCG data on the number of people registered at a GP surgery in Gloucestershire
Anaesthetic Services Anaesthetic services are led by Specialty Director, Dr Mark Eveleigh
The Anaesthetic service comprises of:
o 2 main sites GRH and CGH
o Peripheral sites - Tewksbury, Stroud, Cirencester, Tetbury
o 58 General Consultants
o 18 Critical Care Consultants
o 2 qualified ACCP's and 3 ACCP trainees
o 16 Speciality Doctors
o 63 Trainees
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
This post does include on-call commitments on the obstetric (GRH) and/or general anaesthetic rota (GRH & CGH). Currently 1:8 EWTD compliant.
Education, Training & Continuing Professional Development
You will be allocated an Educational Supervisor, with regular meetings to tailor your developmental needs. You will be treated the same as the other trainees in the Department in terms of teaching lists; if you are at Stage 1-2 or more solo lists targeted to your development needs if you are post CCT.
Clinical Fellows will be given the opportunity to attend all mandatory teaching, monthly audit meetings and weekly departmental CPD meetings e.g. Journal Club, M&M meeting, Departmental Teaching.
There will be professional development opportunities ideal for applicants sitting higher exams or pursuing additional experience for their specialist interest.
There will be the opportunity to be involved in audits, quality improvement projects, research and teaching (including simulation).
The Department and Trust will support study leave up to 30 days in every 3 years.
Clinical Governance
In the Anaesthetic Department, we have the following monthly meetings:
Cross-county Clinical Governance Meeting
Anaesthetic Board Meeting
QI Meeting
The following weekly meetings:
Journal Club (Tuesdays)
M&M Meeting (Wednesdays)
Educational Departmental Teaching (Thursday)
Our Trust has a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates our clinical audit program. We are all expected to take part in developing clinical audit activities within the department to achieve clinical governance objectives in our agreed Divisional and Trust clinical governance programs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities
This post does include on-call commitments on the obstetric (GRH) and/or general anaesthetic rota (GRH & CGH). Currently 1:8 EWTD compliant.
Education, Training & Continuing Professional Development
You will be allocated an Educational Supervisor, with regular meetings to tailor your developmental needs. You will be treated the same as the other trainees in the Department in terms of teaching lists; if you are at Stage 1-2 or more solo lists targeted to your development needs if you are post CCT.
Clinical Fellows will be given the opportunity to attend all mandatory teaching, monthly audit meetings and weekly departmental CPD meetings e.g. Journal Club, M&M meeting, Departmental Teaching.
There will be professional development opportunities ideal for applicants sitting higher exams or pursuing additional experience for their specialist interest.
There will be the opportunity to be involved in audits, quality improvement projects, research and teaching (including simulation).
The Department and Trust will support study leave up to 30 days in every 3 years.
Clinical Governance
In the Anaesthetic Department, we have the following monthly meetings:
Cross-county Clinical Governance Meeting
Anaesthetic Board Meeting
QI Meeting
The following weekly meetings:
Journal Club (Tuesdays)
M&M Meeting (Wednesdays)
Educational Departmental Teaching (Thursday)
Our Trust has a well-established framework for clinical governance that incorporates our clinical audit program. We are all expected to take part in developing clinical audit activities within the department to achieve clinical governance objectives in our agreed Divisional and Trust clinical governance programs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council Registration
- IOAC obstetric competence or equivalent
Desirable
- Primary FRCA exam or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in Anaesthesia and Obstetric Anaesthesia to a level equivalent to a CT4/ST4 Anaesthetic Trainee
- The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work cohesively with colleagues in Obstetrics, Midwifery, Critical Care and the Theatre Team.
Evidence based practice and research
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing
- Track record of critical reading
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Training in and experience of evidence-based practice.
- Plans for possible ongoing research projects relevant to service
Management and leadership
Essential
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in other specialties, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
- Familiar with clinical governance
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management
Teaching and research
Essential
- An interest in teaching others
Desirable
- Practical experience of working within in teaching posts
Personal attributes
Essential
- Conscientiousness
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work co-operatively as a team member
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full General Medical Council Registration
- IOAC obstetric competence or equivalent
Desirable
- Primary FRCA exam or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Proven clinical skills in Anaesthesia and Obstetric Anaesthesia to a level equivalent to a CT4/ST4 Anaesthetic Trainee
- The ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work cohesively with colleagues in Obstetrics, Midwifery, Critical Care and the Theatre Team.
Evidence based practice and research
Essential
- Experience in devising, conducting and applying audit results and then re-auditing
- Track record of critical reading
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Desirable
- Training in and experience of evidence-based practice.
- Plans for possible ongoing research projects relevant to service
Management and leadership
Essential
- Willing and able to work with colleagues in other specialties, professions and roles to ensure the delivery of a high quality, safe and reliable service.
- Familiar with clinical governance
- Awareness of current relevant developments within the wider NHS.
Desirable
- Experience of clinical governance
- Experience of protocol / pathway development and change management
Teaching and research
Essential
- An interest in teaching others
Desirable
- Practical experience of working within in teaching posts
Personal attributes
Essential
- Conscientiousness
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to work co-operatively as a team member
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
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).
