Senior Clinical Fellow in Trust and Critical Care

3 weeks ago

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job Overview

We are pleased to announce an opening for a Clinical Fellow within the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care. This role offers the chance to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.

Candidates must possess the Initial Assessment of Competency in Obstetric Anaesthesia and Primary FRCA (or equivalent) as these qualifications are mandatory. The successful applicant will also participate in the on-call rota.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Fellow will collaborate with fellow anaesthetic trainees in the Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, gaining invaluable experience in the operational aspects of a large anaesthetic unit.

The postholder is expected to attend departmental and faculty meetings, contributing actively to discussions. All medical staff will receive tailored instruction and training to meet their professional development needs.

The role involves an intermediate level of clinical responsibility, with ultimate accountability for patient care resting with the supervising consultant. The postholder will participate in a 1:8 on-call rota, serving as the first on-call for Intensive Care, Theatres, or as Senior Resident Anaesthetist.

About Our Organization

As we prepare for the development of a new hospital and enhancements to existing facilities, this is an exciting period for our organization.

We are building on the achievements of our innovative virtual hospital and reimagining care models, fostering closer partnerships, and leveraging advancements in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and professional growth are paramount at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, alongside our commitment to innovation in clinical care and patient outcomes.

Flexible Working Opportunities

We understand the significance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of flexible working arrangements for all employees. Further details can be found on our website.

We are committed to inclusivity and encourage applications from individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Application Process

Please submit your application through the designated online platform. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

If you do not receive a response within three weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

Job Responsibilities

The Critical Care Service at our facility operates a fully equipped 18-bed combined ICU/HDU, capable of managing Level 3 patients. This unit provides critical care services across all departments and features a 7-day Outreach service and a consultant-led follow-up clinic.

Our hospital is equipped with a busy Interventional Cardiology Suite, and the ICU team manages patients on Intra Aortic Balloon Pumps with the support of consultant cardiologists.

The unit is an active participant in the East of England Critical Care Operational Delivery Network and has been involved in ICNARC since 1997. We have dedicated audit and research personnel, with ongoing projects that include randomized controlled trials and various studies.

The ICU team comprises two consultants, Specialty Doctors, Anaesthetic trainees, and Core medical trainees, with one consultant leading the outreach initiative.

Regular multidisciplinary consultant-led ward rounds occur at 08:00 and 17:00, including joint rounds with a Consultant Microbiologist. Our nursing staff is highly trained and dedicated, supported by a nurse practice facilitator to enhance training and skill development.

Obstetric Anaesthetic Service

All inpatient maternity services for our Trust are centralized at this facility, with over 5,000 deliveries annually. We maintain a regional block rate of approximately 40% and a caesarean section rate of 30%.

The service includes two obstetric theatres and a 2-bedded Obstetric Observation Bay, in addition to the delivery rooms in the Consultant-led obstetric unit. We also have a midwifery birthing center with eight delivery rooms.

An elective caesarean section list is scheduled each weekday morning, complemented by an anaesthetic clinic on Monday afternoons for pre-operative consultations.

Academic and Professional Development

Our Trust supports continuous professional development for all staff, with a dedicated budget for specialty doctors. Each successful candidate will undergo an annual appraisal, with guidance on professional development tailored to individual goals.

Study leave is available, and the Clinical Fellow will receive support for research initiatives aligned with clinical priorities.

Required Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • FRCA Part I Anaesthesia or equivalent

Desirable

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
  • Member of Intensive Care Society
  • EDIC/EDAIC

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Core Level Training Certificate (CLTC) or equivalent
  • Sufficient experience in anaesthesia and critical care

Desirable

  • Previous experience in critical care and transfer medicine

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