Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job summary

This is a CT-equivalent post aimed at those new to the specialty, or with less than 3 years prior experience in Anaesthesia. Our department also hosts deanery core trainees and we aim to replicate the formal Core Training curriculum, as relevant to existing experience.

This post is fixed-term.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

On-call work will then involve covering the 1st on-call, covering the emergency theatre. This is one of 4 resident rotas providing 24/7 cover. There is readily-available consultant support.

The post involves working a 1 in 9 pattern of on-call:

1. Long days (including 1 in 9 weekends) 08:00 to 20:30
2. Nights 20:00-08:30
3. The above is in addition to standard days 08:00 to 17:00 in operating theatres or ICU.

On-call shifts are allocated according to a request rota, with appropriate compensatory rest periods.

About us

We provide anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical specialties including Maxillofacial, Vascular, General surgery and others. There are ample opportunities to experience routine and advanced anaesthetic practice including difficult airway management, ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia and TIVA.

As part of the Health Board's strategic collaboration with Bangor University, individuals with an interest in teaching and research who can demonstrate and agree a possible contribution to the School can be considered and nominated for recognition through the University's process for granting honorary titles and help to deliver our shared vision for the North Wales School of Medicine and Health.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will undertake an initial period of directly supervised training in order to complete the RCoA Initial Assessment of Competence (typically 2-3 months, dependent on experience). During this period, the post-holder will not be expected to cover on-call duties, and will receive the base salary only. Depending on prior experience and the needs of the service, out-of-hours on-call work covering the ITU may be offered during this period, renumerated accordingly.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATION and ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Medical degree
• Eligible for full or limited registration with the GMC at the time of appointment
• Eligible to work in the UK

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Previous clinical experience in Acute Medicine or Surgery
• Logbook evidence of clinical experience to date

Desirable

• Specialist skills or experience.
• Clinical experience in Anaesthesia or Critical Care

CLINICAL GOVERNANCE

Essential

• Evidence of an understanding of the strategic and operational issues underpinning clinical governance and their application in daily practice.
• Evidence of participation in clinical governance.

Desirable

• Evidence of taking the initiative to further the clinical governance agenda.

ABILITY

Essential

• Safe and effective oral communication skills.
• Willingness to involve patients in their management.
• Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity.
• Basic IT skills.

MANAGEMENT

Essential

• Evidence of understanding of NHS management practices.
• A willingness to attend and actively participate in departmental meetings.

Desirable

• NHS Portfolio

AUDIT and RESEARCH

Essential

• Evidence of participation and understanding.
• Ability to access published evidence

Desirable

• Evidence of completed audit projects that have changed practice.
• Critical appraisal course/skills.

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address

Glan Clwyd Hospital
Rhuddlan Road
Bodelwyddan
LL18 5UJ
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