Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust hospital in the Oswestry area seeks a dynamic anaesthetist to join a friendly team. Responsibilities include providing anaesthetic cover for various orthopaedic surgeries, participating in an out of hours shift rota, and managing patients alongside the Outreach team. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of anaesthesia experience. The location offers opportunities for outdoor lifestyles, and competitive salaries are based on previous experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 1 in 8 resident shift rota for out of hours work.
• Flexibility in weekly job plan is expected.
• Provide cover for Emergency Theatres and critical care unit.
• Support patient management on wards with the Outreach team.

Job description

Overview

Duties in theatres will include anaesthetic cover for a wide variety of orthopaedic surgery ranging from high volume arthroplasty to complex spinal surgery both adult and paediatric. There is also urology and dental surgery performed in the hospital. There is no accident and emergency department in the hospital, neither is there any inpatient obstetrics.

Responsibilities

• Out of hours work involves participation in a 1 in 8 resident shift rota with prospective cover for annual and study leave.
• Resident doctors are expected to have a degree of flexibility in their weekly job plan.
• Cover for Emergency Theatres out of hours and the critical care unit which provides level 2 critical care.
• Support for managing patients on the wards in conjunction with the Outreach team is integral to the role.

Qualifications

Minimum 3 years' experience in anaesthesia.

Benefits

We invite applications from dynamic and enthusiastic anaesthetists to join our friendly and forward-thinking team at the internationally renowned Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital.

Location

The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Salary

(Starting salary will be dependent upon demonstrable previous anaesthetic experience and competency).