Anaesthetic Fellow with an interest in Medical Simulation

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a Clinical Fellow position focused on medical simulation and education. Candidates will engage in clinical duties and take part in teaching and simulation projects designed to enhance education delivery and training effectiveness.

Benefits

Financial and study leave support

Opportunities for national presentation

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration required.
• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level essential.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call rota in obstetrics, ICU, or theatre.
• Contribute to simulation and teaching activities.
• Develop novel simulation scenarios to address learning needs.

Skills

Clinical duties participation

Teaching and Education

Information Technology skills

Presentation skills

Communication

Education

Primary Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS)

Higher qualifications in Medical Education (desirable)

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

PROGRAMME GOALS

Clinical

Clinical duties will include participation in an oncall rota (either obstetrics, ICU or theatre) on a 1:8 resident basis (maximum shift duration of 12.5hrs).

The majority of normal working days will be dedicated to simulation activities (tailored to the individual).

Education

Post holders may take on a variety of projects whilst in post, but all are expected to contribute to simulation and teaching activities within ITAPS. This may involve liaison with other specialties/professional groups. Projects will be determined by the interests of the fellow and the needs of the department. It is anticipated that work produced from these will be of a standard to present nationally and could include:

• Improving feedback/debrief
• Simulation training
• Developing novel simulation scenarios to address learning needs
• Embedding interprofessional training & learning
• Innovation to address challenges in education delivery (identified from trainer/trainee feedback & other performance indicators)
• Educational research

Supervision

The Department will provide clinical supervision to oversee work during their clinical duties.

Dr Brid Cagney will supervise this fellowship with input from Drs Andrew Hughes & Dr David Marriott. They will ensure the fellow is provided with adequate education and management opportunities and achieve satisfactory progression through the programme. Post holders will work with the supervisors to set objectives and agree a personal development plan. There is financial and study leave support to allow attendance at educational events outside of Leicester related to medical simulation.

Person specification

training and experience

Essential criteria

• Full GMC registration
• Primary Medical Degree (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent
• Recent previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity (IAC & IACOC as minimum)

Desirable criteria

• FFICM
• FRCA/FCARCSI

2. Education

Essential criteria

• Evidence of participation and leadership in teaching
• Information technology skills
• Presentation skills

Desirable criteria

• Participation in teacher training

4. Management

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues

Desirable criteria

• Management training

5. Communication skills

Essential criteria

• Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation

Desirable criteria

• Leadership skills

Teaching

Essential criteria

• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level

Desirable criteria

• Higher qualifications in Medical Education

Skills

Essential criteria

• Initial Anaesthetic Competencies (IAC) & Initial Anaesthetic Competencies in Obstetric Anaesthesia (IACOC) sign off
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certificate (dated within last 4 years)

Desirable criteria

• Management of critical incidents in anaesthesia (eg. sim course, CBD, reflections)

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD & PS Clinical Fellow Sim (PDF, 808.3KB)
• JD & PS Sim Fellow (PDF, 808.3KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)