Job summary
This post is suitable for international doctors who have trained in either Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine in their country and are looking to further enhance their skills in Adult Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia. The post can be adjusted to individual requirements based on their training goals.
The appointment is whole time for 2 years.
There will be a probationary period of 1 month.
Applicants applying for the post must satisfy the following:
- IELTS score of more than 7.5
- At least 3 years full time postgraduate experience (Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine).
- A minimum of 3 months intensive care medicine if an anaesthetist by training
Only short-listed candidates will receive further notification.
Please apply if you feel you fit Person Specification outlined in Job Description; kindly note that attached CV's to emails outside the Recruitment Portal will not be viewed or considered as part of application process.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of International Training Fellow (SpR/ST Grade) in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care Medicine at Leicester Royal Infirmary and Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.
MTI AICU/Anaesthesia Fellow
The successful candidates will work as an integral member of the Anaesthesia and AICU teams at the 2 sites that provide critical care in UHL: Glenfield Hospital and the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
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About us
There are numerous learning opportunities unique to the Trust: peri-operative and critical care ultrasound and echocardiography, adult ECMO services for the management of severe acute respiratory failure, long distance road and air transport, advanced ventilation techniques, advanced cardiac monitoring and support, renal transplant, one of the busiest A&Es and obstetric units in the country etc.
The combined patient intake from the 2 ICUs in Leicester is approximately 2,700 per annum.
Anaesthesia training includes all the major sub-specialities: a busy maternity unit, Cardiothoracics, Paediatrics, Trauma, Maxfax, upper and lower GI, Vascular, Hepatobiliary, Renal transplant, ultrasound guided regional techniques etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to rotate between the Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Glenfield Hospital.
It incorporates resident on call within a trainee rota. The on call will vary depending on the site and experience/qualifications of the post holder. It may include first or second on call depending on trainee skill mix. The on call rota could be either in anaesthesia or AICU
Whilst on AICU, the daytime service consists of working within an integrated AICU team, led by a dedicated critical care consultant, delivering high quality day to day patient care. Assessment and management of patients referred from the medical and surgical wards, including busy emergency department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and a medical emergency department at the Glenfield Hospital is a large part of the work. The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved with multi-disciplinary meetings such as microbiology, pharmacy, acute pain and nutrition ward rounds. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate will be sign-posted to the appropriate teaching programmes and journal clubs. There will be opportunities to supervise more junior doctors, medical students and nurses.
When on the Anaesthesia block, the on-call activity will be in theatres and on the maternity unit when doing Obstetrics. Daytime activity will include patient assessment for anaesthesia, provision of anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidates will be expected to rotate between the Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Glenfield Hospital.
It incorporates resident on call within a trainee rota. The on call will vary depending on the site and experience/qualifications of the post holder. It may include first or second on call depending on trainee skill mix. The on call rota could be either in anaesthesia or AICU
Whilst on AICU, the daytime service consists of working within an integrated AICU team, led by a dedicated critical care consultant, delivering high quality day to day patient care. Assessment and management of patients referred from the medical and surgical wards, including busy emergency department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and a medical emergency department at the Glenfield Hospital is a large part of the work. The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved with multi-disciplinary meetings such as microbiology, pharmacy, acute pain and nutrition ward rounds. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate will be sign-posted to the appropriate teaching programmes and journal clubs. There will be opportunities to supervise more junior doctors, medical students and nurses.
When on the Anaesthesia block, the on-call activity will be in theatres and on the maternity unit when doing Obstetrics. Daytime activity will include patient assessment for anaesthesia, provision of anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia care.
Person Specification
Training and experience
Essential
- IELTS score greater than 7.5
- 3 years of Post graduate experience in Anaesthesia or ICM
- 3 months in ICM if an anaesthesia trainee
Desirable
- FRCA equivalent or
- FFICM equivalent or
- EDIC or equivalent
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Desire to further develop the post and the service provided
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate participation in audit and quality improvement in patient care
- Demonstrate clinical and non-clinical skills relevant to Anaesthesia and ICM
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in research
Person Specification
Training and experience
Essential
- IELTS score greater than 7.5
- 3 years of Post graduate experience in Anaesthesia or ICM
- 3 months in ICM if an anaesthesia trainee
Desirable
- FRCA equivalent or
- FFICM equivalent or
- EDIC or equivalent
Communication skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills.
Desirable
- Desire to further develop the post and the service provided
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrate participation in audit and quality improvement in patient care
- Demonstrate clinical and non-clinical skills relevant to Anaesthesia and ICM
Desirable
- Demonstrate participation in research
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).
