Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the posts of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Fellow.
Applicants applying for the post must satisfy the following:
- Full GMC registration.
- Anaesthetic experience
-
Final FRCA or equivalent
-
CRB clearance
The post is for a period of 12 months.
Applicants should have an interest in education and/or audit projects and be willing to organise and deliver such projects.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic and ambitious individuals wishing to follow a career in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. Glenfield undertakes over 1200 Adult cardiac and over 1000 Thoracic operations a year providing ample opportunity to become an independent practitioner in this subspecialty.
You will have the opportunity to train in 2D and 3D Perioperative Transoesophageal Echocardiography and FICE leading to accreditation in these areas. We have recently acquired a Vimedix multimodality ultrasound simulator with exciting training programmes such as cardiac anatomy, TOE & TTE (showing normal heart and pathologies), chest ultrasound, critical care echo teaching package and FAST scanning. Successful candidates are guaranteed a place on Glenfield Hospital's popular FICE course and the internationally renowned trans-oesophageal ECHO course.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia for theatre and catheter room sessions. To provide continued care of patients on the combined Adult intensive Care Unit Participate in the on-call rota. The post holder will be expected to be under direct or indirect supervision of a consultant at all times and it is the responsibility of the consultant to decide which cases the post holder is capable of anaesthetising independently. Contribute to the responsibilities and running of the department/ directorate. Develop and sustain appropriate systems and practice to encourage clinical audit throughout the department.
To participate in and contribute to the clinical governance process, to ensure good standards of practice as prescribed by the GMC guidance on good practice. To take responsibility for their Continuing Medical Education and Professional development with the support of the Trust. The post holder will be expected to take part in clinical teaching. The post holder will ensure that adverse clinical incidents as defined by the Trusts policy are reported in a timely manner according to Trust policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia for theatre and catheter room sessions. To provide continued care of patients on the combined Adult intensive Care Unit Participate in the on-call rota. The post holder will be expected to be under direct or indirect supervision of a consultant at all times and it is the responsibility of the consultant to decide which cases the post holder is capable of anaesthetising independently. Contribute to the responsibilities and running of the department/ directorate. Develop and sustain appropriate systems and practice to encourage clinical audit throughout the department.
To participate in and contribute to the clinical governance process, to ensure good standards of practice as prescribed by the GMC guidance on good practice. To take responsibility for their Continuing Medical Education and Professional development with the support of the Trust. The post holder will be expected to take part in clinical teaching. The post holder will ensure that adverse clinical incidents as defined by the Trusts policy are reported in a timely manner according to Trust policy.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
- oFinal FRCA or equivalent
- oPrevious employment in an anaesthetic capacity
Desirable
- Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate
- Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of postgraduate teaching
- Higher qualifications in Medical Education
Research & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of Audit principles Evidence of personal experience of audit
Desirable
- Higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- GCP certification
- Medical publications or a background of research activity
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- oFull GMC registration with a license to practice
- oFinal FRCA or equivalent
- oPrevious employment in an anaesthetic capacity
Desirable
- Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate
- Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of postgraduate teaching
- Higher qualifications in Medical Education
Research & Audit
Essential
- Understanding of Audit principles Evidence of personal experience of audit
Desirable
- Higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- GCP certification
- Medical publications or a background of research activity
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).
