Senior Clinical Fellow Anaesthetics

Epson and Stelier University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics for a 12-month position. Responsibilities include patient assessment and care, staff teaching, and supervision of junior fellows. Candidates must possess MBBS or equivalent and GMC registration, with at least 24 months of anaesthetics experience. The role involves working on call at Epsom or St Helier Hospital, contributing to clinical governance, and remaining current in anaesthetics knowledge. A supportive team awaits those who share the organization's values.

Benefits

Range of fantastic staff benefits

London high-cost area supplement

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months experience in anaesthetics (international experience considered).
• Provider or instructor in ATLS, APLS, ALS or similar.
• Current successful appraisal and revalidation.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, care, and treatment of patients presenting acutely.
• Teaching and training of staff in medical disciplines.
• Supervision of junior fellows.

Skills

Experience in anaesthetics

Clinical governance understanding

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Registration with GMC

Job description

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Job overview

2 Senior Clinical Felle in Anaesthetics – Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The posts are 12 months initially with a possibility of extension. The post holder will be required to be on call at either Epsom or St Helier Hospital, work on roster, and will supervise junior fellows. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and current GMC registration.

Main duties of the job

• Assessment, care and treatment of patients presenting acutely to the specialty and referred to the specialty.
• Teaching and training staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate.
• Communication with other team members; participation in relevant audit and quality assurance processes.
• Abide by the Clinical & Corporate Governance policies of the Trust.
• Ensure guidance from the General Medical Council on Good Medical Practice is central to clinical practice.
• Maintain up‑to‑date Anaesthetics knowledge through Continuous Medical Education and remain flexible to meet the needs of the department.
• Contribute to the wider corporate and organisational needs of the Trust as appropriate.

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group care for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, development, education and training of our 17,000‑strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to be on call at either Epsom or St Helier Hospital.
• The senior clinical fellow will be supported at all times by Consultants and be expected to supervise junior fellows. The on‑call rota slot will be allocated either on the senior tier (labour ward and paediatric emergencies) or junior tier (St H theatres or Epsom HDU).

Person specification – Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Registration with GMC.
• Minimum 24 months experience in anaesthetics (international experience considered).
• Provider or instructor in ATLS, APLS, ALS or similar.
• Current successful appraisal and revalidation.
• Understanding of clinical governance and participation in audit.

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of research and/or publications.

Our mission

To put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.

Benefits

We offer a range of fantastic staff benefits, including the London high‑cost area supplement – the only hospitals in Surrey to provide it. With locations spanning from city to countryside, our staff enjoy whatever environment they prefer.

Further information

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE STATED CLOSING DATE IF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. IF YOU WISH TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU ARE ADVISED TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE CONTACT ALL APPLICANTS VIA EMAIL AND NOT BY POST. YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHECK YOUR RECRUITMENT SYSTEM ACCOUNT ON A REGULAR BASIS. YOU CAN ACCESS THIS ACCOUNT VIA OUR WEB SITE > Work for Us > Current Vacancies > My Job Account.

If you apply for this position and do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been short‑listed for interview on this occasion.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ESTH values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under‑represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. As a Disability Confident Employer we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. Internal applicants from under‑represented minority groups are encouraged to seek development support such as work shadowing and interview skills coaching.

Documents to download

• SCF Anaes (PDF, 534.5 KB)
• DBS Policy (PDF, 101.1 KB)
• We're here to care (DOC, 39.0 KB)
• Onboarding roadmap (PDF, 91.1 KB)