Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics and Critical Care

Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

The clinical fellows may be asked to cover general anaesthesia (theatres), ITU, additional floater (4th on call), or obstetrics on calls with trainees and Specialist Registrars. The appointees may rotate between these rotas over time. The commitments will vary depending on skill mix available, interests of individual and needs of service delivery. The post holders will be expected to work daytime sessions at both Queen Mary's Hospital and Darent Valley Hospital. It is possible but unlikely that the appointee may have to cover the ECU on call rota at Sidcup. Senior fellows will be expected to cover areas like theatres, obstetrics and ITU. When at DVH, they will be expected to support the ST1/2 in the management of general anaesthesia under the supervision of the ITU Consultant and Anaesthetic Consultant for out-of-hours, as well as supporting the care delivery within the operating theatres. When on-call in QMH, the fellows are responsible for the management of the patients in ECU at Queen Mary's Hospital. They will be expected to support Resident Surgical Officers (RSO) at QMH. The post holder will collaborate and be a member of the Cardiac Arrest and Trauma Team.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Fellows are expected to participate in the preoperative assessment of patients undergoing elective or emergency surgery and to attend theatre sessions as indicated on the weekly rota. The above-mentioned duties may need to be varied to meet the needs of the Service. The appointee will cover anaesthetic lists (with appropriate supervision) at Darent Valley Hospital & Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup. These lists include specialties like Gen Surgery, Major Colorectal, Urology, Gynaecology, Orthopaedics and daily CEPOD (Consultant led) lists. There are also dedicated daily trauma lists, varying from all day to sessional lists, including provision over the weekend.

About Us

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

Date posted

10 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 a year.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

252-2025-014

Job locations

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

This is a job advertisement for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine. The job has arisen due to recent expansion of services. If the appointee wishes to develop a special interest domain in Adult Intensive Care Medicine/Obstetric Anaesthesia/Education/Simulation or Peri-operative medicine, then this can be requested at the time of the interview and all efforts will be made to accommodate this request. A percentage of the daytime clinical sessions will be reserved to pursue this special interest.

There are six main theatres and three day-care theatres at Darent Valley Hospital. The surgical specialties include orthopaedics, urology, general/vascular surgery, and gynaecology. ENT surgery is only undertaken in day-care. There is an interest in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and there is a dedicated state of the art theatre for this purpose. Another theatre in day care unit has been refurbished with state-of-the-art equipment for laparoscopic surgery. This hospital has a very dynamic urology department with an interest in the treatment of renal stones and tumours. The main theatres are situated next to the ICU, ED and the department of radiology. There are separate dedicated maternity theatres. The emergency department has recently undergone extensive refurbishment to improve the level and efficiency of service provided to the patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration is essential for this role

Desirable

• Diploma in Anaesthesia
• Demonstrable experience within intensive care for at least 1 year

Skills Essential

• Excellent organizational skills
• Innovative team player who can accomplish clinical projects in liaison with fellow professionals

Desirable

• Leadership skills and evidence of initiative - ability to motivate and develop junior medical staff.

Teaching Essential

• Ability to teach effectively
• Evidence of continuing medical education and personal and professional development

Desirable

• Previous experience of teaching
• Teaching qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Address

Darent Valley Hospital

Darenth Wood Road

Dartford

DA2 8DA

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