Trust Doctor in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthesia

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider is inviting applications for the role of Trust Doctor in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthesia at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. This position is ideal for candidates with a background in anaesthesia and a keen interest in clinical simulation and education. Responsibilities include the delivery and coordination of simulation training sessions, contributing to the Trust's simulation programme, and participating in the anaesthetic rota. Full-time or job-share options are available, and funding is provided for a related PGCE.

Benefits

Funding for PGCE

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Completion of Stage 1 Training Certificate and Initial Assessment of Competency in Obstetric Anaesthesia.
• GMC registration with a Licence to Practice.
• Experience in delivery of simulation-based educational training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Trust Simulation program with the leads.
• Assist in delivering simulation training through the Trust.
• Teach technical aspects of operating simulators.

Skills

Anaesthesia training

Teaching

Simulation-based training

Clinical decision-making

Education

Primary FRCA certificate

Higher Qualification in post-graduate education

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 specialities. 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 - 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 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 maximising 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 realise 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

Co-ordination of the Trust Simulation program in conjunction with the Trust Simulation leads

.Responsibility for Academic Foundation doctors in Simulation posts

. Assisting our current simulation training leads in the delivery of simulation training through the Trust.

Demonstrate and teach technical aspects of operating simulators to faculty members and others.

Running and debriefing our current simulation training sessions in conjunction with our simulation technician.

Running clinical skills training using the Trust part-task trainers

Active participation in the Peninsula Simulation Network

Directing Anaesthetic Crisis Resource Management, Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia (MEPA) and Anaesthesia Novice Training courses with support from the Trust Simulation lead.

Assisting simulation technician and secretary with maintenance of simulation databases and educational resources.

Audit of simulation activity within the Trust.

Publications and projects in simulation

Completion of PGClinEd if chosen

Depending on departmental requirements, operating lists will be across all surgical specialties with a patient mix suitable for solo practice by a trainee at CT2-ST3 level or above.

The post-holder will join a rota for resident cover of the CT level or ST level anaesthetic or obstetric anaesthetic service. The registrar rota comprises supervision of more junior anaesthetic residents, cover of the intensive care unit and support for the obstetric anaesthetic resident as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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 Stage 1 Training Certificate and Initial Assessment of Competency in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or expected by start date)
• Higher Qualification in post-graduate education.
• Familiarity with SimMan and SimBaby hardware and software.
• Primary FRCA certificate

Experience

• Anaesthesia training in a recognized training post at CT or ST level (or equivalent).
• Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior colleagues as appropriate
• Teaching (Medical students, peers, MDT).
• 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.