Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia & Critical Care - Mountain Medicine

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Wales is seeking clinical fellows in Anaesthesia and Critical Care, with a focus on mountain medicine. This full-time position involves a mixture of duties including critical care and anaesthesia, with on-call commitments. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience and various qualifications, including an MBChB. The role includes professional development opportunities and aims to support ongoing learning in mountain medicine.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
• At least 1 year's anaesthetic experience in a training post.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 1 in 8 on-call rota with approximately 20 days per year for mountain medicine interests.
• Engage in critical care and anaesthesia duties as outlined in the job plan.

Skills

Core competencies

Anaesthetic experience in general emergencies

ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience

Paediatric anaesthesia knowledge

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

ALS/ATLS/APLS or similar

Job description

Post for clinical fellows in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Mountain medicine in Snowdonia, North Wales

Ysbyty Gwynedd Anaesthetic department is looking to recruit doctors in Anaesthesia and Critical care with an interest in mountain medicine to join our team of trainees, specialty doctors and other clinical fellows working on our resident/on call rotas.

The posts are one year positions aimed at supporting those already accepted onto, or undertaking, the Diploma of Mountain Medicine, or those hoping to undertake the diploma of mountain medicine who require further development of their climbing/navigation skills.

All of the posts would involve a mixture of work on a 1 in 8 on call rota with approximately 20 days per year allocated to developing their mountain medicine interest.

Main duties of the job

This is a full time post with out of hour commitments. Remuneration will be commensurate with individual experience. The job plan is negotiable, depending on individual interests and service requirements. As an example a typical job plan will include:

• Approximately 30% critical care
• Approximately 60% in Anaesthesia
• 10% based in Mountain Medicine
• Professional development and teaching built in to each of the above.

The appointment is subject to the national Medical and Dental Terms and Conditions of service.

On call rota will be 1 in 8. Annual leave will accrue under standard NHS conditions.

About us

North Wales is an area of outstanding natural scenic beauty with impressive landscapes, sweeping beaches, and spectacular scenery. Snowdonia National Park is practically on the doorstep and the area is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts.

We have excellent links by rail and road to the nearby cities of Chester, Liverpool and Manchester, and direct rail links to London.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find the full Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents section of the advert.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• Evidence of interest in Quality Improvement.
• At least 1 year's anaesthetic experience in a training post (not including foundation)
• 12 months NHS experience (clinical attachments not counted)

Desirable

• Anaesthetic experience in a broad range of specialities
• Evidence of research relevant to Anaesthesia

Knowledge/Qualification

Essential

• MBChB or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• ALS /ATLS/APLS or similar

Desirable

• FRCA
• Ionising Radiation Certificate
• Member MDU/MPS or similar

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Has achieved appropriate level of core competencies
• Completion of Foundation Program

Desirable

• ITU and obstetric anaesthesia experience
• Experience in paediatric anaesthesia
• Appropriate levels of skills and abilities to provide anaesthesia for general emergencies for adults
• Good working knowledge and experience of up-to-date anaesthetics