About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care at The Walton Centre for a Clinical Fellow with Neuroanaesthesia experience.
The successful candidate will have adequate Neuroanaesthesia experience to enable them to work solo after a period of familiarisation.
Main duties of the job
In addition to developing clinical mastery of a specific clinical area this post provides the opportunity to develop a number of very useful general skills. Many of these can be achieved at the Walton Centre by working in a friendly, motivated and supportive department.
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
MB ChB (or equivalent)
Desirable
FRCA or equivalent
Registration Essential
Current GMC registration without restrictions
Training Essential
One years experience in anaesthesia / critical care (or equivalent)
Desirable
ALS certified Experience of Neuroanaesthesia & Neurocritical care
Career progression Essential
Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
Clinical skills Essential
Able to provide evidence of completion of the Royal College of Anaesthetists initial assessment of competency for SHOs/ST1 or to compete those competencies within two weeks of taking up the post Able to recognise when senior assistance is needed Uses evidence-based techniques Manually dexterous
Clinical Knowledge Essential
Demonstrate up to date clinical knowledge of anaesthesia and critical care Demonstrate particular knowledge relevant to neurosurgery and neurology Commitment to ongoing medical education
Desirable
Demonstrate a breadth of knowledge and awareness of other specialities
Management Essential
Ability to organise oneself and others in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
Ability to organise rotas
Teaching and audit Desirable
Supervision of trainees Completed and presented audit projects IT skills
Research/ Academia Essential
Case study/Journal club presentations RCT Publications Prizes and honours
Personal Skills Essential
Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligibility in both written and spoken English. The ability to produce legible notes Ability to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority) Able to change and adapt, respond to rapidly changing circumstances) Able to operate under pressure, cope with setbacks, self-aware) Displays honesty, integrity and aware of ethical dilemmas and treats everyone fairly
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.
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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 The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Walton Centre
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)