About this role
Job summary
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivatedanaesthetists to join our team as Clinical Fellows in Neuroanaesthesia, within theDepartment of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care.
The Fellowship is designed to support your clinical and professional development,posts available for 6 to 12 months and the option of a dedicated 3-month block inNeurocritical Care. The 1-year fellowship programme is internationally accredited bythe International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT). Our trainingexperience is aligned with the Royal College of Anaesthetists' (RCoA) curriculum, andwe support candidates pursuing the portfolio pathway to specialist registration with theGMC.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary specialist team caring for patientsundergoing complex neurosurgical and neuroradiological procedures, as well ascritically ill neurological patients. Fellows are also encouraged to contribute to qualityimprovement, teaching, and research and innovation programmes within thedepartment and wider institution.
This Fellowship is ideally suited for anaesthetists with prior experience inneuroanaesthesia who have completed Stage 2 training (or equivalent) as set by theRCoA and are looking to develop advanced clinical expertise in perioperativeneuroscience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive culture where all team members can thrive.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Fellows are integral to the delivery of the anaesthetic services, and work as part of a specialist multidisciplinary team caring for patients undergoing complex neurosurgical and neuroradiological procedures. You will provide high-quality perioperative care, adhering to best practice, for patients undergoing both elective and emergency complex neurosurgical and neuroradiological procedures, as well as contributing to the management of patients admitted to the Neurocritical Care Unit adhering to .
The role also includes participation in the resident on-call rota covering both emergency theatres and neurocritical care. Fellows will perform the same duties as other resident doctors within the department, offering excellent exposure to perioperative neuroscience, with opportunities to gain experience in advanced anaesthetic and critical care techniques. Strong communication, professionalism, and a team-focused attitude are essential
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing) National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals University College Hospital Grafton Way Building Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre The Hospital for Tropical Diseases University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description Job responsibilities
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications Essential
FRCA or equivalent Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
Desirable
Ambition to become involved in research activity
Experience Essential
Stage 2 training in Neuroanaesthesia (RCoA) or equivalent training in neuroanaesthesia
Desirable
An aspiration to become a consultant in neuroanaesthesia
Skills and Abilities Essential
Demonstrates competent anaesthetic practice
Specific Requirements Essential
Those of a Resident Doctor in 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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UK Registration
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Employer details Employer name University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address UCLH
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)