Junior Clinical Fellow (F2) in Anaesthetics

East Cheshire NHS Trust; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is inviting applications for a Junior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics to contribute to delivering high-quality care. The role offers comprehensive support, a structured induction, and an opportunity for professional development, making it an excellent position for motivated and dynamic resident doctors.

Benefits

£500 study leave budget

Structured induction program

Access to educational and clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Must possess a basic medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Full GMC registration with license to practice is required.
• Minimum of 12 months experience working at junior level in Anaesthetics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 1:8 full shift rota with senior-supervised theatre sessions.
• Aid in providing anaesthetic support to the ED and managing critically ill patients.
• Engage in departmental teaching for professional development.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Acute care safe

Practical skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC Registered

BLS

Job description

Junior Clinical Fellow (F2) in Anaesthetics

Employer East Cheshire NHS Trust Location Macclesfield, United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 30 May 2025

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It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Job overview

Applications are invited from highly motivated and dynamic Resident Doctors to apply for Junior Clinical Fellow posts, F2 Equivalent Level, to work within the Department of Anaesthetics to contribute to the delivery of high quality care for patients both during the day and out of hours.

The successful candidate must possess basic medical degree e.g. MBBS or equivalent, full GMC registration with a licence to practice, and have completed or be due to complete a minimum of Foundation Year 2 training or equivalent. A minimum of 12 months experience working at junior level (or higher) within Anaesthetics is desirable and the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate appropriate competencies at minimum FY2 level.

In order to ensure your transition and ongoing support in your role at East Cheshire Trust a package of support will be provided for you which will include, a paid 1 week structured induction within the department you will work. A designated educational and clinical supervisor for the duration of your placement at the trust and the use of a personalised 'Horus' portfolio in which to document your clinical/extracurricular activities. Additionally, a £500 study leave budget, pro rata if working less than full time, will be available to you to support course attendance.

Fixed term for 12 months - 6th August 2025 to 4th August 2026

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will participate in a 1:8 full shift rota which operates with a first and second on call (on a 1:8 basis), covering day time activities in General Theatres, and resident overnight on call.

Duties will include senior-supervised theatre sessions, providing anaesthetic support to the ED, attendance on acute pain ward rounds, and the care of critically ill patients throughout the hospital.

Although this post is not recognised for training and cannot be signed off for achievement of core training competencies, you will be encouraged to attend departmental teaching for professional development and you will be well supported by senior colleagues.

The basic salary for this role is outlined above based on a 40 hour working week. In addition, there will be enhancements for additional rostered hours (over 40), night rate hours and weekend working allowance in line with the relevant Nodal Point under the new Junior Doctor Contract 2016 pay scales. The value of the enhancement for the role can be provided upon request, however, this is subject to any future rota changes in line with service need.

Working for our organisation

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate.

If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• Acute care safe: up-to-date ALS. Experience of working at night, and out of hours.
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.

Desirable criteria

• UK/NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• BLS
• Good background in training at Foundation /House Officer level
• GMC Registered

Other Role requirements

Essential criteria

• Please refer to the person specification for further details regarding the role requirements.

Please read the guidance for applicants and completing the application form documents prior to completing your application form (documents are located below).

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification). In order to facilitate applications from all members of the community the Trust is able to offer services including Braille Applications and Interpreting Services.

The Trust may close any advertised post before the stated closing date. We recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

If you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, regretfully you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 384.6KB)
• Applicant Pack (PDF, 876.4KB)
• Benefits of working for the NHS (PDF, 397.2KB)

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