Anaesthetic Junior Clinical Fellow

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is seeking an Anaesthetics Fellow to provide anaesthesia for various surgical specialties. The role offers opportunities for training in advanced anaesthetic techniques, along with participation in audits and research. Ideal candidates should be GMC registered and have relevant specialty training experience. Join a diverse team committed to delivering quality care.

Benefits

Support for staff with disabilities

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months experience in Anaesthetics specialty training post.
• Completed audits or research projects in last 2 years.
• Instructor for ALS/ATLS/EPLS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partake in anaesthesia for major surgeries including cancer and obstetrics.
• Training opportunities in regional anaesthetic techniques.
• Participate in audit, research, education, and training.

Skills

Clinical skills in anaesthetics

Good communication skills

Organisation skills

Initiative and motivation

Education

Full GMC Registration

FRCA part 1

Royal College of Anaesthetists' Certification

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidates would partake in all aspects of anaesthetics in the trust including anaesthesia for major cancer surgery, regional anaesthesia, obstetrics and ICU. We would tailor your rota to meet your needs where possible. Fellows will have the opportunity to train in a wide range of regional anaesthetic techniques for upper and lower limb surgery, as well as central neuraxial and field block techniques for abdominal surgery and trauma patients.

There would also be possibilities to get involved in audit, research, education and training. The post has an on-call commitment at either covering ITU at Tunbridge wells Hospital or Maidstone Hospital. The rotas are all 1:8.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable criteria

• FRCA part 1 (or equivalent medical qualification)
• Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Royal College of anaesthetists' Core level Training Certificate (including expected completion by time of appointment), or Confirmation of Core Level Equivalence Certificate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Minimum 24 months experience in Anaesthetics speciality training post, or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• 6 months in another specialty eg Emergency Medicine, Acute/ General Medicine, Paediatrics or Intensive Care Medicine

Clinical Skills/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Clinical skills and knowledge appropriate for level of training and has completed an appropriate number of work place assessments or DOPS, anaes-CEX, CBDs, MSF for anaesthesia or equivalent
• Undertaken audit or research projects in last 2 years
• Logbook up to date
• Awareness of limitations, seeks help appropriately
• A provider of at least one of - ATLS/ ALS/ EPLS or similar

Desirable criteria

• Instructor of ALS/ATLS/EPLS or similar

Other requirements

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Indication of relevance of this post and career development
• Excellent organisation skills
• Initiative and motivation

Desirable criteria

• Completed NHS appraisal document for doctors in training or Royal College of Anaesthetists' Lifelong Learning Platform
• Knowledge of working practices in UK and Royal College of Anaesthetists training program

In the event that we receive a high volume of applications, we may need to close the application process earlier than planned. To avoid missing out, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please contact the Recruiting Manager for an informal discussion should you have any queries relating to the role for which you are applying.

At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints, and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.

We support our staff with disabilities to ensure they have the adjustments they need to be the best they can be in the workplace. Collaborating with Access to Work means that experts in the workplace assess our staff and we ensure that their recommendations are implemented as quickly as possible. You can find out more here: Access to Work: get support if you have a disability or health condition: What Access to Work is - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Good luck! We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team!

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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

• Job description MTW (PDF, 176.4KB)
• Workplace and Role requirements pre-employment form (PDF, 152.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 63.3KB)

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