About this role
Job summary
This post would suit a senior anaesthetic trainee in possession of FRCA (or equivalent) or experienced anaesthetic trainee with a post graduate anaesthesia qualification looking to gain further experience and complete higher and advanced training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia.
The successful candidate will participate in the provision of all aspects of Anaesthesia for both adults and children, undergoing a wide variety of cardiology, cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.
The exact case mix will depend upon the post holder's prior experience and career aims. Training in either adult or paediatric cardiothoracic anaesthesia can be provided.
There is an established consultant delivered teaching programme. Experienced clinical fellows will have regular sessions on our ongoing programme for TAVI's and other minimally invasive procedures. They will also gain experience in transesophageal echocardiography. These three month posts will allow the post holder the opportunity to achieve all the requirements for completion of the higher cardiothoracic Unit of Training.
This post may close early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
The department provides anaesthetic services on a daily basis for each of the six operating theatres, 4 catheter laboratories and the CT scanning suite.
A designated Consultant covers all theatre lists. Trainees are not expected to undertake cases alone without the prior agreement of the educational supervisor or nominated deputy.
Occasionally lists are covered by the Clinical Fellows or SpR's without the immediate presence of a Consultant. The trainee in question must ensure that they are aware:
Which Consultant is covering them should difficulties arise What their documented training objectives are for that list
The Recovery Unit is closed from 20.00 hours on Friday evening until Monday morning.
Lists are allocated to trainees the previous week. Details of each list are available at theatre reception on the previous afternoon and are arranged by the Theatre Scheduler. Pre-operative assessment of the following day's patients is the responsibility of the trainee scheduled to the respective list. Where this is not possible, for example due to heavy theatre commitments or if trainees are not in the Hospital, then the on-call Registrar will arrange to see the patient. Anaesthetic assessment forms are kept on the wards.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' is among the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of hospital and communityservices for people in south London and as well as specialist care for patients from further afield including cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratoryand cardiovascular services.
In February 2021 the Royal Brompton and Harefield joined Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, bringing together world-leadingexpertise in the care and research of heart and lung disease. Our merger provides a once in a generation opportunity to build a lasting, world renowned heart and lung centre, providing the highest quality care for patients and conducting world-leading research.
We have a reputation for clinical excellence and high quality teaching and research. We are part of King's Health Partners, one of eight accredited UK academic health sciences centres. In partnership with King's College London we have dedicated clinical research facilities and a NationalInstitute for Health Research (NIHR) Biomedical Research Centre.Patients are at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on ensuring the best possible patient experience as well as safe, high qualitycare.
We are proud to have one of the lowest mortality rates in the NHS. Following a comprehensive Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspectionin 2019 we maintained our overall rating of 'good'. Our adult community services achieved a rating of 'outstanding'.
Job description Job responsibilities
This post is to start as soon as possible for fixed term periods of 6 -12 months. These posts would suit a senior anaesthetic trainee in possession of FRCA (or equivalent post graduate qualification) or experienced anaesthetic trainee with a post graduate anaesthesia qualification looking to gain further experience and complete training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia for the CESR process.
The successful candidates will participate in the provision of all aspects of Anaesthesia for both adults and children undergoing a wide variety of cardiology, cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures. The exact case mix will depend upon the post holders prior experience and career aims. Training in either adult or paediatric cardiothoracic anaesthesia can be provided. There is an established consultant delivered teaching programme. Experienced clinical fellows will have regular sessions on our ongoing programme for TAVIs and other minimally invasive procedures. They will also gain experience in transesophageal echocardiography.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GMC obtained MB BS (or equivalent) Post graduate Anaesthesia Qualificaiton or equivalent
Desirable
BSc, BA or equivalent FRCA or recognised equivalent MRCP (Part 1 or 2) CCT in Anaesthesia
Clinical Experience Essential
Minimum of 3 years anaesthesia experience with exposure to Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia
Desirable
TOE qualification 3 months or more experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia EPLS, APLS / PALS, ALS Additional training, experience and courses
Knowledge Essential
Appropriate level of clinical knowledge Shows knowledge of evidence-informed practice Shows awareness of own limitations
Desirable
Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty/medicine Demonstrate use of evidence-informed practice
Clinical Skills Essential
Good manual dexterity Competent to work without direct supervision where appropriate Clear, logical thinking showing an analytical/scientific approach Experience of clinical risk management
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 Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Brompton
Sydney Street
London
SW3 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)