Job summary
This is a Senior Clinical Fellow Post in Anaesthesia within the Swansea Bay University Health Board covering any of Morriston, Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospitals to support the anaesthetic department and become an integral part of our Peri- operative team across all three sites. A significant proportion of the time will be allocated to cover orthopaedic lists in Neath Port Talbot Hospital including long day shift work. There are great opportunities for successful candidates to undertake a variety of subspecialty elective work. The on call commitment frequency will be no more than 1:8 with prospective cover.
Main duties of the job
This post is based in Morriston, Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospitals to support the anaesthetic department and become an integral part of our Peri- operative team across all three sites. You will be expected to undertake solo lists particularly of patients ASA 1-3 guided by your capabilities.
A significant proportion of the time will be allocated to cover orthopaedic lists in Neath Port Talbot Hospital including long day shift work. You will be expected to do solo lists and seek consultant help where required. You will be expected to cover long day shifts in NPT hospital as we currently do not provide night cover for this hospital..
You may be rotated to the other hospitals within the health board and you will be expected to participate in elective as well as out of hours emergency cover. The on call commitment frequency will be no more than 1:8 with prospective cover.
There are great opportunities for successful candidates to undertake a variety of subspecialty elective work.
At no time should the post holder work outside their defined level of competence. If the post holder has concerns regarding this, they should immediately discuss them with their Lead Consultant / Clinical Director. The appointee has a responsibility to inform the clinical director if they are not competent to perform a duty.
About us
We expect everyone that works for the Health Board, regardless of their role, to share and uphold our values in all that they do:
Caring for each other, in every human contact in all of our communities and each of our hospitals
Working together, as patients, families, carers, staff and communities so that we always put patients first
Always improving, so that we are at our best for every patient and for each other
The Anaesthetic Department sits within the Directorate of Clinical Support Services in the University Health Board which constitutes Anaesthetics, Critical Care, Theatres, Pharmacy, Sterile Services and Radiology. The department itself includes 75 Consultant Anaesthetists complemented by 52 training grade doctors and a total of 24 Associate Specialists and Specialty Doctors, who provide resident cover at Singleton and Morriston hospitals within the UHB.
The Service is led by the Clinical Director for Anaesthetics and 7 Anaesthetic Clinical Leads. We also provides an Acute and Chronic Pain Service, Pre- operative Assessment Service, Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing and is supporting the upcoming development of a Post Anaesthetic Care Unit for the Health Board, as well as two Enhanced Recovery Units. Anaesthetic services are provided for both emergency and elective patients from the Health Board's catchment area including cardiac, burns and plastics, paediatric including Welsh Cleft service, pancreatic and other specialties.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Fellow you will undertake some solo lists in Morriston, Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospitals to support the anaesthetic department and become an integral part of our Peri- operative team across all three sites. You will be expected to undertake solo lists particularly of patients ASA 1-3 guided by your capabilities. You are expected to have at least 5 years anaesthetic experience with at least 1 year in the NHS.
A significant proportion of the time will be allocated to cover orthopaedic lists in Neath Port Talbot Hospital including long day shift work. You will be expected to do solo lists and seek consultant help when required. You will be expected to cover long day shifts in NPT hospital as we currently do not provide night cover for this hospital. Details will be discussed at interview.
You may be rotated to the other hospitals within the health board and you will be expected to participate in elective as well as out of hours emergency cover. The on call commitment frequency will be no more than 1:8 with prospective cover.
There are great opportunities for successful candidates to undertake a variety of subspecialty elective work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Fellow you will undertake some solo lists in Morriston, Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospitals to support the anaesthetic department and become an integral part of our Peri- operative team across all three sites. You will be expected to undertake solo lists particularly of patients ASA 1-3 guided by your capabilities. You are expected to have at least 5 years anaesthetic experience with at least 1 year in the NHS.
A significant proportion of the time will be allocated to cover orthopaedic lists in Neath Port Talbot Hospital including long day shift work. You will be expected to do solo lists and seek consultant help when required. You will be expected to cover long day shifts in NPT hospital as we currently do not provide night cover for this hospital. Details will be discussed at interview.
You may be rotated to the other hospitals within the health board and you will be expected to participate in elective as well as out of hours emergency cover. The on call commitment frequency will be no more than 1:8 with prospective cover.
There are great opportunities for successful candidates to undertake a variety of subspecialty elective work.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- GMC registered with Licence to practice
- Post Graduate Qualification in Anaesthesia /Full primary FRCA
- Anaesthetic experience (At least 5 years)
- At least 1 year NHS experience
Desirable
- Relevant resuscitation Courses eg EPALS,PROMPT
- 6 Months ITU experience
- Competent in USS regional anaesthesia
Clinical and technical ability
Essential
- Capable of independant practice (ASA1-3)
- Ability manage medical emergencies
Other attributes
Essential
- Demonstration of involvement in quality improvement projects
- Other attributes
Desirable
- Demonstartion of impact of QI project
Interview
Essential
- Demonstration of sound clinical knowledge
- Demonstration of safe practice
- Capable of independent practice
- Competent with USS regional anaesthesia
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstration of effective leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience
Essential
- GMC registered with Licence to practice
- Post Graduate Qualification in Anaesthesia /Full primary FRCA
- Anaesthetic experience (At least 5 years)
- At least 1 year NHS experience
Desirable
- Relevant resuscitation Courses eg EPALS,PROMPT
- 6 Months ITU experience
- Competent in USS regional anaesthesia
Clinical and technical ability
Essential
- Capable of independant practice (ASA1-3)
- Ability manage medical emergencies
Other attributes
Essential
- Demonstration of involvement in quality improvement projects
- Other attributes
Desirable
- Demonstartion of impact of QI project
Interview
Essential
- Demonstration of sound clinical knowledge
- Demonstration of safe practice
- Capable of independent practice
- Competent with USS regional anaesthesia
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Demonstration of effective leadership
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).
