Senior Clinical Fellow in ICM Anaesthesia

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking a Senior ICM Anaesthetic Fellow to join their anaesthetic and intensive care teams. The successful candidate will support a 1:8 on call rota and engage in comprehensive anaesthetic training. This role offers opportunities for involvement in audits, quality improvement projects, and education initiatives, ensuring a well-rounded experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and education opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care.
• Currently within 2 years of completion of training.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support a 1:8 on call rota in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia, or intensive care.
• Engage in audit, QI, research, and education.
• Train and mentor foundation trainees and CMT trainees.

Skills

Full GMC registration

Experience in anaesthesia and intensive care

Certificate of basic training in anaesthesia and obstetrics

Education

Completion of training competencies (CESR or CCT)

Job description

Overview

The successful applicant would work in parallel with anaesthetic training residents to provide on call cover in anaesthesia, obstetrics and intensive care across all three hospitals in UHL. Non-on call days will be dedicated to training and gaining competencies through direct or mentored consultant supervision in theatres, obstetric and intensive care units. The post allows access to all teaching and training opportunities afforded to those undergoing anaesthetic training in the East Midlands. Depending on the individual's needs to complete their training there are opportunities to gain the equivalent of stage 3 training in obstetrics, intensive care and theatres covering the following specialities: General surgery (including lower GI, upper GI and hepatobiliary), ENT and MaxFax, Plastics, Paediatrics, Trauma and orthopaedics. Regional anaesthesia, Cardiac, Thoracic, Daycase surgery, Renal transplant, Vascular, isolated site anaesthesia and pre-assessment including CPET. Neuro-anaesthesia is not available in UHL.

Opportunities are available to interested individuals to engage in audit, QI, research and education.

About the Trust and Strategy

Working for our organisation: Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all; being a great place to work; partnerships for impact; and research and education excellence. We will embed health equality in all we do, taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team. This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

UHL is fully committed to continuing medical education for Trainees.

Position and Responsibilities

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the Anaesthetic and intensive care teams based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Senior ICM Anaesthetic Fellow. The clinical component of the post will involve supporting a 1:8 on call rota in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia or intensive care depending on service needs.

• This post is suitable for any grade of doctor who:
  • holds full GMC registration;
  • is thought to be within 2 years of gaining all competencies required for completion of training (CESR or CCT) and at least 4 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care;
  • has certificate of basic training in anaesthesia and obstetrics and at least gained the primary FRCA or equivalent.

Training, Education and Opportunities

• Leicester has a well established reputation in education in anaesthesia and in the future will be delivering training to increasing numbers of Foundation trainees and CMT trainees, rotating through ICM and anaesthesia.
• There is a growing need for a team of enthusiastic individuals to assist in delivering this training, working closely with the consultant leads in foundation and ICM training.
• Each of the 3 hospitals has an intensive care unit supporting tertiary services in hepatobiliary surgery, renal and transplant, general surgery, cardiothoracic and cardiac surgery. Each unit is involved in national and local research and audit.
• Leicester Hospitals have a CPET and pre-operative exercise programme as well as running high risk clinics for all major specialties.
• Eligible candidates may engage in audit, quality improvement, research and education activities.

How to Apply and Timelines

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment. We may close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed applications. Check the email account you supplied as part of your application (including junk mail) on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

Equal Opportunities and Support

• UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
• Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please inform the recruitment services team as soon as possible.
• UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Pre-employment Checks and Vaccination

• Disclosure and Barring Service check: if the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a DBS check. The Trust pays for the check initially and the cost is deducted from your salary over three months.
• Covid risk assessment is part of the mandatory pre-employment checks for conditional offers. Reasonable adjustments can be made for those identified as vulnerable through discussions with Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
• Covid vaccination: vaccination remains the best protection; current and potential colleagues are encouraged to get vaccinated.

Notes: The Trust holds equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of its work and aims to develop a workforce representative of the communities served.