Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking a Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine for a full-time position at University Hospitals Bristol. The role combines service, teaching, and out of hours commitment, rotating between key areas within the Trust for 12 months. Candidates should possess relevant experience in anaesthesia and critical care, with strong clinical judgment and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as an anaesthetist / critical care trainee in CT grade.
• Completed specialist skills courses: difficult airways, advanced life support.
• Previous NHS working experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assuring anaesthetic and critical care services within the Trust.
• Rotating between general and obstetric anaesthesia and Intensive Care.
• Completing competencies for Stage 1 top-up training in Anaesthesia.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Advanced airway skills

Ability to work effectively within a team

Ability to cope with stressful situations

Education

Registered with General Medical Council (UK)

At least 18 months Full-time hospital service as an anaesthetist

FRCA (Part 1) or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (1 Year) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-S9567-AFR-B

Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £61,825 - £70,425 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 30/06/2025 16:00

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

This is a post for applicants with anaesthesia and intensive care medicine (ICM) experience at CT (or equivalent) level as the post rotates through general anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and ICM.

The post is ideal for applicants between CT and higher anaesthesia / ICM training. We welcome applicants who are currently in the process of applying for a training post in anaesthesia / ICM. During your time with us, you will be able to complete all of the necessary competencies for Stage 1 top-up training in Anaesthesia over 12-15 months in this post.

Please do not apply if you do not have this required experience.

Main duties of the job

The post is required to meet the increasing demand for anaesthetic and Critical Care services within the Trust.

The post will be a combination of service, teaching and out of hours, rotating between general anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and Intensive Care for periods of 3-6 months by arrangement. NB with respect to Intensive Care, there will be a mix of clinical commitments at Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed information of this role please download the Job Description document attached. Thank you.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skills
• Demonstrates good clinical judgement
• Understands audit and governance processes
• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, advanced life support course)
• Able to anaesthetise and care for complex cases with appropriate supervision
• Designed and / or completed audits

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexibility
• Inquiring and critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility and be appropriately assertive
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
• Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
• A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

• Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
• At least 18 months Full-time hospital service as an anaesthetist / critical care trainee in the CT (or equivalent) grade
• Initial test of competency (CT)
• FRCA (Part 1) or equivalent
• Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
• Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing)

Additional and Aptitudes

• Respectful
• Supportive

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· 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 to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

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IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.