About this role
Job summary
Locally Employed Doctor (ST3+ Anaesthetics - Digital Fellow)
Fixed term for up to 12 months.
We have positions available in York and Scarborough.
We invite applications for our inauguralDigital Critical Care Fellowship--a unique opportunity to integrate digital health technologies, data analytics, and artificial intelligence into Intensive Care Medicine (ICM). This 12-month fellowship combines advanced clinical training with hands-on experience in digital transformation. It is suitable as a standalone fellowship or as an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE).
Main Duties of the JobThis fellowship is aimed at trainees in adult ICM or anaesthesia who wish to develop expertise in applying digital health solutions in clinical practice. Key areas include:
Digital Transformation: Leading projects to optimise workflows and improve outcomes using digital tools.
Clinical Information Systems (CIS): Customising and enhancing workflows within our CIS, MetaVision.
User-Centred Design: Ensuring digital solutions meet real-world clinical needs.
Data Analytics: Training in handling and analysing large datasets.
AI Research: Opportunities to participate in AI-driven research in anaesthesia and critical care.
Fellows will also undertake clinical duties at senior resident level in critical care at York Hospital, gaining Stage 2 and 3 ICM competencies.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the JobThis fellowship is aimed at trainees in adult ICM or anaesthesia who wish to develop expertise in applying digital health solutions in clinical practice. Key areas include:
Digital Transformation: Leading projects to optimise workflows and improve outcomes using digital tools.
Clinical Information Systems (CIS): Customising and enhancing workflows within our CIS, MetaVision.
User-Centred Design: Ensuring digital solutions meet real-world clinical needs.
Data Analytics: Training in handling and analysing large datasets.
AI Research: Opportunities to participate in AI-driven research in anaesthesia and critical care.
Fellows will also undertake clinical duties at senior resident level in critical care at York Hospital, gaining Stage 2 and 3 ICM competencies.
Support & Development
Structured mentorship for FRCA and FFICM exams, with a strong track record of success
Opportunities to pursue further education, including digital health and transformation courses (subject to discussion)
Support for applications to the national l Tool Digital Fellowship, including guidance on digital innovation and implementation
Exposure to digital transformation initiatives, with opportunities to gain experience in programming, data analysis, and database manipulation (e.g., SQL, R, Python)
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service) A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description attached
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us.
Disability Confident and Mindful Employer
The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge Essential
Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and junior trainees, able to teach clinical skills and able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies Able to work effectively despite pressures, and to cope with stressful situations in a calm and reflective manner Understanding of current NHS issues, understands the wider organisation and values the need for efficient use of resources.
Desirable
Substantive NHS experience (12 month continuous experience ) Experience of setting up and/or developing clinical services, experience of supervising SpRs/specialist trainees Research experience & peer-reviewed journal publications, experience in designing & implementing audit programmes Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional or national levels.
Qualifications and Training Essential
Has achieved MBChB or equivalent medical qualifition Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice European ALS Satisfactory completion of Foundation Year 1 and Foundation Year 2 post or equivalent 24 months experience working in the specialty Is up to date and fit to practise safely
Desirable
MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research Higher 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 York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address York / Scarborough Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)