Clinical Fellow (ST3-5) in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established NHS Trust is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, providing critical care and anaesthetic services while enhancing your skills. With a commitment to quality patient care and a focus on career development, you will be part of a dedicated team in a picturesque coastal location, surrounded by natural beauty. Enjoy the balance of professional growth and personal well-being, all within a vibrant community that values diversity and inclusivity. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care required.
• GMC Registration and recognised medical degree are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident cover for the Critical Unit during office hours.
• Deliver anaesthesia for surgical specialties with indirect supervision.

Skills

Anaesthesia

Critical Care

Advanced Clinical Assessment

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Patient Safety

Education

Recognised Basic Medical Degree

GMC Registration

Part 1 FRCA or equivalent

Final FRCA or equivalent

Job description

Clinical Fellow (ST3-5) in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care

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

Main area: Anaesthesia
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract: Permanent (Probationary period 6 months)
Hours: Full time, Flexible working (40 hours per week)
Job ref: 153-M3583

Department name: 4. UHD - Medical Recruitment Site University Hospitals Dorset
Town: Bournemouth
Salary: £61,825 Per Annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 04/02/2025 23:59

As University Hospitals Dorset, we are a three-site acute trust with ‘university hospital’ status through our partnership with Bournemouth University, working with an annual budget of £730m. We offer highly regarded health services, employing some 10,000 staff. Our ambitious £250m estates programme is well on the way to delivering state-of-the-art facilities over the next two years to meet the current and future healthcare needs of the populations we serve.

In an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with over seven miles of sandy beaches, you’ll find inspirational opportunities to achieve your perfect work/life balance. With the New Forest and the Purbecks on our doorstep, we’re also less than three hours from London by road or train. The thriving towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch give way to idyllic villages and unspoilt landscapes just minutes from our hospitals.

We believe that having a diverse workforce, and allowing people to be themselves, is essential in ensuring we offer an inclusive, welcoming and productive place to work. We especially welcome applications from minority groups in the community who may be underrepresented in our workforce.

At UHD, our active staff network groups include the Women's Network, Black Asian Minority Ethnic Group (BAME), Pride Network, European (EU), Pro Ability Staff Network, and the Armed Forces Support Group. As a Trust, we are proudly signed up to the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Job overview

We have a vacancy for Trust grade doctors in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years’ experience to consolidate their expertise with an ongoing commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide critical care cover and anaesthetic theatre work both in and out of normal working hours, with onsite and distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist.

As a department, we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.

We have the opportunity for an enviable work-life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.

Main duties of the job

• To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit in office hours; as well as shifts of cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist out of hours.
• To provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Working for our organisation

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment of the patient to diagnose medical/surgical conditions and initiate treatment.
• Work autonomously in recognised situations, including operating theatres.
• Where appropriate, provide anaesthetic services under distant supervision.
• Utilise professional judgement in managing complex and unpredictable care events.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, relatives and MDT where required.
• Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to patients and carers.
• Provide accurate and effective clinical handovers across all professional boundaries.
• Make and receive patient referrals to/from other medical specialities.
• Solo transfers of patients both intra and inter hospital where applicable.
• Document in medical notes, history, clinical findings, physical examination, interpretation and plan of care.
• Undertake daily reviews of critical care patients and formulate and discuss plans on Consultant ward rounds.
• Actively support the discharge planning process of patients.
• Recognise own limitations and effectively seek appropriate help.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Recognised basic Medical Degree.
• GMC Registration.
• 3 years’ experience in the speciality at Senior House Officer/Core Training level or higher or its equivalence.
• Part 1 FRCA or equivalent. Final FRCA or equivalent.

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
• Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1&2 cases.
• Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
• Medical Knowledge.
• Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.
• All round general experience in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care.
• An understanding of the NHS management structure and clinical governance.
• Willing to work as part of a team and share management and administrative responsibility.
• Completion of equivalent of SHO/CT2 level competency based programme.
• Evidence of involvement in research projects and presentation at professional meetings and an understanding of the research process.

Technical skills and competencies

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
• Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1&2 cases.
• Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
• Sound general medical knowledge.
• Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.

Other requirements

• Demonstrable interest in risk management and patient safety.
• Evidence of interest in preoperative care with aim of optimising patient pathway.
• Evidence of interest in quality assurance and improvement.
• Understands the principles of medical audit and research.

Personal Attributes

• Honesty and reliability.
• Good organisational skills and time management.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Resilience and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Please note: Staff recruited are expected to be available to work flexibly across all our Trust locations to meet service demands.

This advert may be closed early if sufficient applications are received.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst this vaccination is not a condition of employment we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Internal Candidates: staff employed prior to merger who voluntarily change jobs will be appointed to UHD terms and conditions.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.