Job summary
The following rotation options are available:
- Anaesthesia and ICM fellowship (Time split between specialties negotiable)
- Trauma fellowship with experience in a busy trauma ICU, working with the trauma team in ED and trauma theatres. (Regional anaesthesia is widely practiced in this area).
- CESR Fellow - 1 year fellowship including neuroanaesthesia and ICM blocks supporting Stage 2 training.
- ICM fellowship (applications from non-anaesthetists welcomed)
One day per week will be for professional development and we have opportunities for contributions to research, audit, QI and service development, teaching, and simulation. One post is badged to the STAR research group. During the ICM posts candidates who have undertaking a FICE or FUSIC courses can be supported to complete the requirements for FUSIC Module completion e.g. heart.
This activity will be clinically supervised by a consultant. Please contact us for more information and see the job description.
We welcome applications from both anaesthetic and non-anaesthetic doctors in training. The post will be of interest to any anaesthetist who has finished core/stage 1 training and is currently working towards completing stage 1 or in preparation for ST4 applications, including primary exam preparation. Stage 2 competencies can be supported during this post for up to 1 year. It would also be suitable for Medicine/EM trainees (or dual with ICM), at a similar stage in their careers, who wish to apply for ICM-only posts.
Main duties of the job
Learning Objectives
To improve clinical skills in Anaesthesia and/or ICM at an ST3/4 level. To engage in research, teaching , simulation or quality improvement activities, under the guidance of a consultant from the department, with a view to enhancing your CV and becoming better able to compete for a training post.
Clinical experience and Professional Development
The post will be of interest to any anaesthetist who has finished core/stage 1 training and is currently working towards completing stage 1 top-up training, or in preparation for ST4 applications, including primary exam preparation. Stage 2 competencies can be supported during this post for up to 1 year. It would also be suitable for Medicine/EM trainees (or dual with ICM), at a similar stage in their careers, who wish to apply for ICM-only posts.
Courses/Training/Journal/Clubs/Lunchtime meetings
The successful candidate will be invited to attend the full range of teaching available to our Stage I and 2 trainees. This includes all departmental teaching sessions, exam focused teaching and preparation for SOE/OSCE.
About us
NBT covers all surgical specialties except cardiac, ENT and paediatrics. These include general surgery (upper and lower GI and Bariatrics), urology, orthopaedics (elective primary, revision joint replacement, complex spinal and pelvic surgery as well as trauma), plastics and burns, breast, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology and vascular surgery (including 100 renal transplants annually). Robotic surgical services are provided by urology, lower GI and Gynaecological surgery.
NBT has a large theatre complex operating over 2 levels of the Brunel building and a separate obstetric and gynaecology complex. This includes specialist areas for interventional radiology and MRI scans. The 48 bedded Critical Care Unit is divided into four 12 bedded pods and is situated adjacent to the emergency theatres, emergency department and radiology.
NBT is a regional centre for several specialist services including neurosurgery, renal medicine, plastics, burns, orthopaedics, vascular and is one of thetwo Major Trauma centres in the SW, serving the Severn Network.
The Anaesthetic department is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and GMC for training at stage 1, 2 and 3 training. The Critical Care Unit is recognised by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine and GMC for stage 1, 2 and 3 training.
One day per week will be for professional development and we have opportunities for contributions to research, audit, QI and service developments, teaching, and simulation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Bristol NHS Trust wishes to appoint Clinical Fellows in Anaesthetics and/or Intensive care at Southmead Hospital from February 2024. Southmead Hospital is a busy tertiary centre for many surgical services as well as one of 2 major trauma centres in the Southwest of England. Candidates will have the opportunity to experience training in these tertiary specialties as part of the anaesthetic and/or Critical Care teams.
Please see full job description document for a break down of the responsibilities.
Applicants are required to be registered medical practitioners and maintain full registration with the GMC.
Only one application is required for all posts, both anaesthesia and ICU. Candidates will be ranked at interview depending on performance, then asked to choose their preferred post.
If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay interview expenses in connection with this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
North Bristol NHS Trust wishes to appoint Clinical Fellows in Anaesthetics and/or Intensive care at Southmead Hospital from February 2024. Southmead Hospital is a busy tertiary centre for many surgical services as well as one of 2 major trauma centres in the Southwest of England. Candidates will have the opportunity to experience training in these tertiary specialties as part of the anaesthetic and/or Critical Care teams.
Please see full job description document for a break down of the responsibilities.
Applicants are required to be registered medical practitioners and maintain full registration with the GMC.
Only one application is required for all posts, both anaesthesia and ICU. Candidates will be ranked at interview depending on performance, then asked to choose their preferred post.
If you are shortlisted we will contact you by email with details of your interview and you will need to confirm your attendance.Please note North Bristol NHS Trust will not pay interview expenses in connection with this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- GMC registration and licence to practice in UK (current)
Desirable
- Primary FRCA
- Full MRCP or MRCEM
- Full EDAIC (or equivalent - see RCOA website)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years anaesthetic experience in an approved training post (or equivalent), or 3 years' experience in IMT or ACCS post for non-anaesthetic trainees applying for ICM-only post.
Further training, mamangement, audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Desirable
- Experience in audit project.
Personal requirements
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Experience in audit project and written up.
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Interest in medical management.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Proven teaching ability. Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Ability to teach effectively. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
- Ability to teach effectively.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the ASCR Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Any other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
Person Specification
Qualifications and registration
Essential
- GMC registration and licence to practice in UK (current)
Desirable
- Primary FRCA
- Full MRCP or MRCEM
- Full EDAIC (or equivalent - see RCOA website)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years anaesthetic experience in an approved training post (or equivalent), or 3 years' experience in IMT or ACCS post for non-anaesthetic trainees applying for ICM-only post.
Further training, mamangement, audit
Essential
- Evidence of recent CME/ reasonable training progression at this stage of career.
Desirable
- Experience in audit project.
Personal requirements
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels.
Further Training, Management, Audit
Essential
- Experience in audit project and written up.
- Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues.
- Knowledge of political context within which we operate.
Desirable
- Completion of a general management course or programme.
- Interest in medical management.
Research, Teaching, Publications
Essential
- Proven teaching ability.
- Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates.
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further research.
- Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients.
- Proven teaching ability. Willingness to undertake teaching of medical under-graduates & postgraduates. Willingness to undertake further research. Ability to gain the trust and confidence of colleagues and patients. Evidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journals. Ability to teach effectively. Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
- Ability to teach effectively.
- Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management.
Personal Requirements (eg. Communication, Leadership, Skills, Flexibility)
Essential
- Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team.
- Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of the ASCR Directorate. To balance individual requirements against those of the Directorate and Trust as a whole.
- Good verbal communication skills. Evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
Any other General Requirements
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all the duties of the post, including on-call commitments.
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).
