Clinical Fellow in Critical Care

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post(s) of Clinical Fellow(s) in Critical Care.

The Trust provides acute medical and surgical services to a population of around 500,000, which more than doubles during the busy holiday periods.

An exciting opportunity for post-foundation training level applicants wishing to pursue careers in anaesthesia / perioperative medicine and/or intensive care medicine. These posts offer an opportunity to be part of our Critical Care unit in Cornwall, with roles suited to those interested in developing careers in both anaesthetics / ITU.

Within these posts, there will be protected time to develop individual interests with opportunities in world-class research, meaningful quality improvement work, and clinical innovation.

Main duties of the job

• Admit / receive patients and take handover from clinical teams
• Review and prescribe appropriate admission medications
• Attend / conduct ward rounds as timetabled
• Undertake clinical review and clinical interventions as appropriate
• Recognise and offer immediate clinical intervention for the deteriorating patient in line with required clinical competencies and ALS protocols
• Present patients for senior review and complete discharge paperwork as necessary and subsequent verbal handover to parent surgical team
• Attend teaching, including Thursday critical care junior doctor teaching

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

We work with health and social care organisations 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. 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 with 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, it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your career.

Job responsibilities

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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

Person Specification

Qualification / Eligibility

Essential

• GMC Registration with a Full License to Practice
• MB BS (or equivalent medical qualification)
• Eligible to work at Core Level

Desirable

• Formal teaching courses / qualifications

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable previous NHS experience or equivalent
• ALS Provider or equivalent
• Has achieved appropriate level of Foundation competencies
• Experienced in clinical audit and clinical governance

Desirable

• Previous post-graduate experience in ICM, Enhanced perioperative care, or Anaesthesia

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details

Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospital
Penventinnie Lane
Truro
TR1 3LJ