Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of Fellow (CT/SHO Grade) in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia.
This post is suitable for doctors post FRCA who have at least 7 years anaesthetic experience including 12 months of general Paediatric Anaesthetic experience.
The post is for a period of 12 months, starting in February-March 2023.
The post has 12 months of exposure to Paediatric and Adult congenital Cardiac Anaesthesia and participation supporting the on call consultant for the Paediatric Cardiac on call rota at the Leicester Royal infirmary.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the existing Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetists based at the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC based within the Leicester Royal Infirmary's childrens hospital.
The fellow post will be part of a dedicated team providing high quality care to patients requiring anaesthesia for Congenital Cardiac procedures which includes surgery, both paediatric and adult congenital cardiac cases, catheter lab based work and providing anaesthesia for the ever growing imaging service that EMCHC provides.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of an MDT to deliver this high quality care.
About us
University Hospitals of Leicester supports one of the biggest anaesthetic departments in the country, covering 3 acute hospitals and 3 community hospitals. The East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) sits within the Children's Hospital at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
This is an excellent opportunity to for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the existing Paediatric Cardiac anaesthetists based at the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC) as part of a dedicated team providing high quality care to patients requiring anaesthesia for Congenital Cardiac procedures. This includes surgery, both paediatric and adult congenital cardiac cases, catheter lab based work and providing anaesthesia for the ever growing imaging service that EMCHC provides. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work as part of an MDT to deliver this high quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the East Midlands Congenital Heart centre (EMCHC) based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The one year fellowship will encompass clinical experience, management and teaching, audit and research.
The service undertakes a range of congenital cardiac cases, including surgery for univentricular physiology and other complex procedures and catheter procedures.
Adult congenital cardiac surgery is carried out at the Glenfields hospital site and the post holder will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge at both sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the East Midlands Congenital Heart centre (EMCHC) based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary.
The one year fellowship will encompass clinical experience, management and teaching, audit and research.
The service undertakes a range of congenital cardiac cases, including surgery for univentricular physiology and other complex procedures and catheter procedures.
Adult congenital cardiac surgery is carried out at the Glenfields hospital site and the post holder will have the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge at both sites.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
- oFinal FRCA or equivalent
- oCCT or within 6 months of CCT
Experience
Essential
- oFull time postgraduate Anaesthesia training programme to have been completed (or equivalent)
- oRCOA advanced level Paediatric Anaesthesia training or equivalent (6 months)
Desirable
- Experience in PICU; TOE
- APLS or equivalent
- Experience in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia
- Paediatric Anaesthesia fellowship
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit
Desirable
- Medical publications or a background of research activity
- oUndergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oEnglish that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
Teaching
Essential
- oEvidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level and related professionals
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
- oFinal FRCA or equivalent
- oCCT or within 6 months of CCT
Experience
Essential
- oFull time postgraduate Anaesthesia training programme to have been completed (or equivalent)
- oRCOA advanced level Paediatric Anaesthesia training or equivalent (6 months)
Desirable
- Experience in PICU; TOE
- APLS or equivalent
- Experience in Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia
- Paediatric Anaesthesia fellowship
Research and Audit
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
- Experience in, and commitment to medical audit
Desirable
- Medical publications or a background of research activity
- oUndergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities.
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- oEnglish that are adequate to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- oAll applicants to have demonstrable skills in Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation.
Teaching
Essential
- oEvidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level and related professionals
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).
