Anaesthetics Senior Clinical Fellow

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bedford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital trust in Bedford, providing high-quality care across two busy sites. We are seeking an anaesthetist with a commitment to excellent patient care, strong clinical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers the opportunity for professional development and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Benefits

High-quality training and development programs

Supportive working environment

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Evidence of specialty and general skills.
• Potential to develop new skills.
• Experience in ITU and Obstetric Anaesthesia desirable.

Responsibilities

• Patients to be seen and assessed on the ward prior to surgery.
• Keep accurate records and participate in clinical audits.
• Follow protocols and clinical guidelines for the anaesthetic department.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Good timekeeping

Ability to cope with stressful situations

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full registration with the General Medical Council

FRCA or equivalent

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General Duties:

1. Patients to be seen and assessed on the ward prior to surgery or admission to Intensive Care.
2. Keeping such records as may be required. These must be dated and initialled, together with any other related administrative duties, including discharge and Clinic letters.
3. Effect detailed handover at the end of a duty shift
4. In the event of a list cancellation or early finish, be available on site for possible re-assignment to other lists.
5. Duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate Consultant(s) in consultation where possible with colleagues both senior and junior. Additional commitments arising under this paragraph are exceptional. In particular, the doctor will not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
6. To read and follow any protocols and clinical guidelines laid down (either in writing or verbally) for the anaesthetic department.
7. In case of any difficulties, either clinical or administrative, to ensure advice is sought from a senior colleague.
8. To accurately gather data required for clinical audit and to participate in audit meetings. Keep a log book (electronic or written) of the cases anaesthetised.
9. Follow the General Medical Council 'Good Medical Practice' guidance with respect to all duties (www.gmc-uk.org)

NOTE: Specific duties may vary from time to time with the circumstances existing and the developing competence and interests of the members of the Department.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with the General Medical Council

Desirable criteria

• FRCA or equivalent

Ability

Essential criteria

• Good Knowledge of speciality. Evidence of specialty and general skills and potential to develop new skills
• Ability to make good medical notes. Ability to give evidence based clinical

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrate level of clinical skills
• Experience in ITU and Obstetric Anaesthesia

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Punctuality. Continuing professional development.

Desirable criteria

• Ability to organise own learning and study time.

Audit

Essential criteria

• Understanding of principles and willingness to take part

Personal Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility.
• Good communication skills, flexibility, enthusiasm
• Empathy with patients and relatives.
• Good timekeeping.
• Commitment

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post.

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

• Job Description (PDF, 344.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 184.6KB)
• Functional Requirements (PDF, 104.1KB)
• Disclosure & Barring Information and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders (PDF, 78.5KB)
• Staff Diversity Network (PDF, 140.3KB)
• Information for Disabled Applicants (PDF, 98.7KB)
• Staff Benefits (PNG, 1.6MB)