Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health provider in the UK is seeking dedicated anaesthetists to join their team. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing vital anaesthetic care for obstetrics and gynaecology. With a strong focus on innovation and patient care, you will be part of a team that delivers high-quality services to women and families. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills and make a significant impact in a supportive setting. Join a team that values excellence and compassion in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Access to leading experts

Commitment to equality and diversity

Qualifications

• Evidence of foundation competencies in line with GMC standards.
• Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia and ICM.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services under supervision.
• Support elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia.

Skills

Clinical Care

Good Working Relationships

Life Support Skills

Education

MBBS/MBchB or equivalent medical qualification

Full GMC registration

3 years minimum experience in Anaesthetics

Tools

Cell Salvage

Point of Care Coagulation Testing

Job description

Liverpool Women's NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women's Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women's has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply

Liverpool Women's Hospital is offering a fixed term post (LAS CT2 /ST3 level and above) for an initial period of 6 months. The department provides anaesthesia for Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Gynae oncology for both elective and emergency patients.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the trainee will work flexibly under the direction of the
Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied. The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.

There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota is in place. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.

These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women's Hospital Crown Street.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it's services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Liverpool Women's Hospital is offering a fixed term post (LAS CT2 /ST3 level and above) for an initial period of 6 months. The department provides anaesthesia for Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Gynae oncology for both elective and emergency patients.

It is expected that the trainee will work flexibly under the direction of the
Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied. The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.

There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota is in place. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.

These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women's Hospital Crown Street.

Person specification

Skills & Experience

Essential criteria

• Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good Clinical Care, Maintaining Good Clinical Practice, Good working relationships, Probity Life Support Skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience in use of Cell salvage and point of care coagulation testing e.g. Rotem

Qualifications / Training/Eligibility

Essential criteria

• MBBS/MBchB or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
• 3 years minimum experience in Anaesthetics. Obstetric Anesthesia (Intermediate Competency or equivalent)
• ICM (Basic Competency)
• Obstetric Anaesthesia (Basic Competency)

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Human Factors training
• Evidence of PROMPT
• Evidence of MOET Training

Posts advertised to 'internal staff' are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced).

The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.

If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust's recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.

Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.

LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Liverpool Women's Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 240.4KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 69.9KB)
• RD (PDF, 834.5KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 9.7MB)