About this role
Job summary
We invite applications from registrar (CT4/ST4+) to post-CCT anaesthetists for our Trauma and Regional Anaesthesia Fellowship.
The Fellow will receive exceptional training in regional anaesthesia, train colleagues in regional anaesthesia, and help enhance Wexham Park Hospital's regional anaesthesia and trauma service.
Please note that there may be an opportunity to extend the contract by a further 6 months upon mutual agreement.
Main duties of the job
Some of the main duties for this post include:
A pro-block culture is embedded in our Trust's routine anaesthetic and surgical practice, so the Fellow can expect to perform a large volume and range of blocks for elective and emergency surgery, including upper and lower limb blocks, and chest and abdominal wall blocks and catheters. Attending our regional anaesthesia courses. Working towards EDRA exam eligibility - following a 12 months fellowship, the fellow is anticipated to be eligible for EDRA part 2 (performed 150 neuraxial blocks, 150 peripheral blocks, various other blocks, and attendance at 3 workshops). The fellow will be encouraged to sit the EDRA exam and attend an ESRA conference. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
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
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.
To discuss the post further, including an in-person meeting and visit to the department, applicants should contact the Fellowship Programme Director, Dr Peter Sadeghi: 0300 6153195; [email protected]
Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
Primary medical qualification recognised by the GMC
Desirable
Obtained awards/prizes during training
Professional/statutory registration Essential
Full registration and licence to practice with the GMC
Previous clinical training / experience Essential
Primary FRCA or equivalent Completed at least 3 years practice as an anaesthetist in the NHS, equivalent to CT4/ST4 or above, including experience undertaking on-call shifts in theatres, labour ward and ICU Clinical skills commensurate with a specialty trainee
Desirable
Final FRCA or equivalent CCT in anaesthesia Postgraduate experience in other specialties
Experience in regional anaesthesia Essential
Evidence of interest in regional anaesthesia, including logbook of cases and blocks
Desirable
Attendance at regional anaesthesia courses and conferences Faculty on regional anaesthesia course Proficient in the practice of regional anaesthesia, including Plan A blocks and beyond Obtained any components of EDRA
Experience in audit, QUIP and research Essential
Evidence of participation in audit and QUIPs Understands clinical governance Critically appraises and understands relevance of evidence base and applies it to clinical practice appropriately.
Desirable
Experience 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
Skills, knowledge and personal attributes Essential
Able to teach colleagues from a range of specialties and grades Clinical skills commensurate with a specialty trainee Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrates professionalism in all interactions with colleagues, patients and relatives Recognises limitations of own clinical knowledge and experience and seeks help when needed Good leadership, organisational, communication, professional and personal skills Willing to be flexible to accommodate the needs of colleagues and the service provided by the department
Desirable
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)