Job summary
Have you nearly finished your anaesthetic training? Are you wanting to expand your skills in subspecialty areas? Are you looking to work in a thriving tertiary referral teaching hospital?
Applications are invited for three appointments to the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, Post-CCT Fellowship Programme in Anaesthesia. Posts are available from February 2024 (one), August 2024 (one) and December 2024 (one). The successful candidates may choose from fellowships specialising in perioperative medicine, thoracics, obstetrics and gynae-oncology, Upper GI surgery and head and neck anaesthesia. Combination fellowships of two subspecialties of 6 months each are possible. The fellow will take part in the second on call rota with responsibility for supervising junior colleagues. These posts are designed as an ideal opportunity for developing clinical and management experience in preparation for applying for a Consultant post. In addition to their clinical duties; the fellow will be encouraged to develop their advanced teaching skills, lead service development and quality improvement projects and complete publications and posters for presentation at national meetings. The posts require full registration with GMC and completion of CCT or equivalent. Please note these posts are not part of the MTI scheme.
Main duties of the job
The posts will be based at Bristol Royal Infirmary and St Michaels Hospital. These are the regional tertiary referral centres for head and neck surgery, upper GI surgery, thoracic surgery and complex cardiac obstetric services with a nationally recognised preoperative assessment department. The successful candidate will be allocated to lists or preoperative clinics in their chosen subspecialist area and supported to develop independent practice. They will also have the opportunity to spend time in other areas on request. The on call component of the thoracic, upper GI and preop fellowships will be spent as second on call on the general rota with responsibility for supervising junior registrar colleagues.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. For informal enquiries, please email Dr Rachael Craven (Post CCT Fellowship programme director) rachael.craven@uhbw.nhs.uk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description including the main responsibilities and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. For informal enquiries, please email Dr Rachael Craven (Post CCT Fellowship programme director) rachael.craven@uhbw.nhs.uk.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, intensive care unit and obstetric delivery suite with distant supervision
- Knowledge of post-operative pain management
- Competent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
- At least 6 months previous NHS experience (or equivalent)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work alone whilst understanding own limitations and willingness to request assistance
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to motivate clinical staff as part of a team
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Evidence of eligibility to reside and work in UK
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service when required
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB BS/MB BCh or equivalent
- Final FRCA or approved overseas equivalents
- CCT or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, intensive care unit and obstetric delivery suite with distant supervision
- Knowledge of post-operative pain management
- Competent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
- At least 6 months previous NHS experience (or equivalent)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work alone whilst understanding own limitations and willingness to request assistance
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good leadership skills
Desirable
- Ability to motivate clinical staff as part of a team
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Evidence of eligibility to reside and work in UK
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service when required
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB BS/MB BCh or equivalent
- Final FRCA or approved overseas equivalents
- CCT or equivalent
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin Street
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
