About this role
Job summary
The Department of Anaesthesia at Wexham Park Hospital invite applications from registrar (CT4/ST4+) to post-CCT anaesthetists for our Regional Anaesthesia Fellowship.
This fellowship provides advanced training in regional anaesthesia, enabling the post-holder to develop expertise in ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and continuous catheter techniques.
The Fellow will receive exceptional hands-on experience and training; have opportunities to train colleagues in regional anaesthesia; and be encouraged to engage in research, audit and service development projects to help enhance Wexham Park Hospital's regional anaesthesia service.
The Fellow will be supervised by Dr Aditya Pal and Dr Richard Wand, both fellowship-trained regional anaesthetists, supported by a department with several regional anaesthesia experts and enthusiasts.
Main duties of the job
The Fellow can expect to perform a range of blocks for elective and emergency surgery. Over a 12 month period, we would hope for the Fellow to perform around 300 blocks, including upper and lower limb blocks, truncal blocks and perineural catheters.
The Fellow will need to provide anaesthetic care to patients attending for elective and emergency care.
The department operates a full shift system which integrates anaesthetic residents, fellows and speciality doctors into the on-call tier rotas (theatres, obstetrics and ICU), which are compliant with the New Deal and European Working Time Directive.
The Fellow will deliver regional anaesthesia teaching in a variety of contexts
The Fellow will undertake regional anaesthesia audits, QUIPs, and research & improvement initiatives, with encouragement to present at national/international meetings. This will include the recognised role of local co-ordinator for the Royal College of Anaesthetists 8th National Audit Project (NAP-8).
Fellows are required to maintain registration with the GMC and comply with the Trust's clinical governance arrangements, including participation in clinical audit, monthly academic half days, annual appraisal and being up to date with mandatory and statutory training.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full role requirement details please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
To discuss the post further, including arranging an in-person meeting and visit to the department, interested applicants should contact the Fellowship Programme supervisors, Dr Aditya Pal ([email protected]) or Dr Richard Wand ([email protected]).
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
Final FRCA or equivalent Obtained awards/prizes during training
Professional / statutory registration Essential
Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC
Previous clinical experience Essential
At least 3 years' experience as an anaesthetist in the NHS, equivalent to CT4/ST4 or above, including experience undertaking on-call shifts in theatres, labour ward and ICU Broad range of clinical skills commensurate with a specialty trainee
Desirable
CCT in anaesthesia Postgraduate experience in other specialties
Language & Communication Skills Essential
Excellent understanding and command of English, both in oral and written communication Demonstrates professionalism in all communication with colleagues, patients and relatives Ability to assume lead roles in education of medical professionals Ability to facilitate cross-disciplinary communications and develop collaborative working relationships Computer literacy to maintain electronic patient records
Desirable
Ability and experience in leading teams
Experience in audit, QUIP and research Essential
Evidence of recent participation in audit and QUIPs Understands application of audit and research to clinical practice Critically appraises and understands relevance of evidence base and applies it to clinical practice appropriately.
Desirable
Experience in writing policies, protocols or guidelines Experience in research, including postgraduate degree e.g. MD, PhD Presentations at regional and national meetings Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal attributes Essential
Evidence of evolving interest in regional anaesthesia Recognises limitations of own clinical knowledge and seeks help when needed Good leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills Reliable, self-motivated, able to use own initiative, able to work punctually to targets and objectives Willing to be flexible to accommodate the needs of colleagues and the service
Desirable
Attendance at regional anaesthesia courses and conferences Faculty on regional anaesthesia course Obtained any components of EDRA Teaching qualification
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Wexham Park Hospital
Wexham Street
Slough
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)