Trust Doctor in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthesia

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading healthcare provider in Cornwall for a Fellow in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthetics. This role is ideal for a trainee with a passion for anaesthesia and clinical education. The successful candidate will be integral to the development of a cutting-edge simulation program, enhancing medical training across various specialties. With a supportive environment and opportunities for further education, this position offers a fulfilling career path. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Cornwall while making a significant impact on healthcare education and patient care.

Benefits

Funding for PGCE

Supportive working environment

Educational links for career development

Qualifications

• Completion of RCOA Basic Level Training and Primary FRCA qualification required.
• Experience in delivering simulation-based educational training is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver simulation training sessions across multiple sites and specialties.
• Expand the Trust's clinical simulation facility and conduct audits/research.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Anaesthesia training

GMC registration

Experience in simulation-based training

Basic Level Training Certificate

Higher Qualification in post-graduate education

Familiarity with SimMan and SimBaby

Education

Completion of RCOA Basic Level Training

Primary FRCA qualification

Tools

SimMan

SimBaby

Job description

Trust Doctor in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthesia

Applications are invited for the post of Fellow in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthetics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. The Royal Cornwall Hospital is a large district hospital, affiliated to the Peninsula Medical School, which provides acute medical and surgical services to a population of around 400,000.

This exciting opportunity would suit a trainee with a background in anaesthesia and an interest in clinical simulation and education. The post is supported by the Division of Anaesthesia and Theatres and requires the applicant to have completed RCOA Basic Level Training in anaesthesia and hold their Primary FRCA qualification.

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist in the further development of our Trust-wide simulation programme. The Trust has invested heavily in the development of a Simulation Suite and Clinical Skills laboratory over the last ten years. Simulation-based clinical training has since become embedded into medical education across many divisions.

Main duties of the job

The role includes regular delivery of simulation training sessions, both in the Simulation Suite and across multiple hospital sites and specialties. There would also be a significant component of the post devoted to the expansion of the Trust clinical simulation facility. Time would be set aside for the post-holder to undertake audit and/or research in the field of clinical simulation under supervision of the Trust simulation lead.

Funding will be available for a related PGCE.

In addition to simulation, the successful candidate would partake in the senior anaesthetic or obstetric trainee on-call rota, alongside ST-level anaesthetic trainees. The Registrar rota comprises supervision of more junior anaesthetic trainees, cover of the Intensive Care Unit and support for the resident obstetric anaesthetic trainee as required. In addition, the post-holder would be expected to deliver approximately one to two sessions of elective clinical anaesthesia each week.

Applications are welcomed from those who wish to work full-time or those wishing to job-share.

About us

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs over 5,000 staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds.

We work with health and social care organisations including NHS Kernow and NHS England to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximizing the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realize your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education), it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience.
• Anaesthesia training in a recognized training post at CT or ST level (or equivalent).
• GMC registration with a Licence to Practice.
• Experience in delivery of simulation-based educational training.
• Completion of Basic Level Training Certificate and Initial assessment in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or expected by start date).
• Higher Qualification in post-graduate education.
• Familiarity with SimMan and SimBaby hardware and software.
• Undertaken a simulation 'train the trainers' course.

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.