Portfolio Pathway Programme - Anaesthetic Fellow

Bristol Nhs Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Anaesthetic Fellow posts at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust offer a Portfolio Pathway route onto the specialist register. Fellows build Stage 2 and 3 skills under the 2021 curriculum through clinical work, research, teaching and quality improvement, with consultant guidance.

They join the trust's anaesthetic residents on the theatres, obstetrics and ICM on-call rota, with rotation to district general hospitals. Candidates need Stage 1 completed, FRCA Part 1 and full GMC registration.

Qualifications

• Stage 1 training or equivalent completed.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent.
• Evidence of recent CME and reasonable training progression at this stage of career.

Responsibilities

• Improve clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes for Stage 2 and 3 anaesthetic training under the 2021 curriculum.
• Gain the competencies required to apply for entry onto the specialist register.
• Engage in research under consultant guidance.
• Engage in quality improvement projects.
• Engage in teaching, including undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Engage in the other Generic Professional Capabilities of the 2021 curriculum.
• Take part in the on-call rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICM at a level suited to experience.
• Rotate to local district general hospitals during the programme.
• Attend the full range of teaching for Stage 2 and 3 residents, including OSCE and SAQ training.
• Undergo annual appraisal to show expected progress.

Skills

Communication

Teaching willingness

Audit participation

Education

Stage 1 training completed

FRCA Part 1

Job description

Two Anaesthetic Fellow posts at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust offer a Portfolio Pathway route onto the specialist register. Fellows build Stage 2 and 3 skills under the 2021 curriculum through clinical work, research, teaching and quality improvement, with consultant guidance. They join the trust's anaesthetic residents on the theatres, obstetrics and ICM on-call rota, with rotation to district general hospitals. Candidates need Stage 1 completed, FRCA Part 1 and full GMC registration.

What the job involves

• Improve clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes for Stage 2 and 3 anaesthetic training under the 2021 curriculum
• Gain the competencies required to apply for entry onto the specialist register
• Engage in research under consultant guidance
• Engage in quality improvement projects
• Engage in teaching, including undergraduates and postgraduates
• Engage in the other Generic Professional Capabilities of the 2021 curriculum
• Take part in the on-call rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICM at a level suited to experience
• Rotate to local district general hospitals during the programme
• Attend the full range of teaching for Stage 2 and 3 residents, including OSCE and SAQ training
• Undergo annual appraisal to show expected progress

Qualifications

• Stage 1 training or equivalent completed
• Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Evidence of recent CME and reasonable training progression at this stage of career

Registration & licences

• Full GMC registration

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in anaesthesia in an approved training post or equivalent
• Recent experience of and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
• Experience in audit or quality improvement projects
• Proven teaching experience

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Willingness to teach medical undergraduates and postgraduates
• Willingness to be involved in audit, teaching and research

Nice to have

• Ability to teach effectively