Clinical Fellow

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join the outstanding Anaesthetic team at Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

The successful applicants will have experience of anaesthetics, have completed Stage 1 training and be in a position to join the obstetrics on-call team as well as cover general on-call duties at the RUH Bath.

This is a non-training post that offers excellent learning opportunities including supervised clinical training and non-clinical training. This is an ideal post for gaining further anaesthetics competencies or to further a career in anaesthetics. There are a number of exciting developments within the department and this post would lend itself to someone interested in developing simulation training or leading quality improvement and service development, these opportunities can be discussed further at interview. The department has an excellent track record in supporting trainees through postgraduate exams and success in gaining the next post on the training scheme.

Main duties of the job

Daytime duties consist of supervised theatre lists, anaesthetic clinics and acute pain work. This will be a mixture of training lists and service provision.

The successful applicant will be part of the on-call rota with a maximum frequency of 1:8. It would be expected that this would include Obstetric Anaesthesia (although not exclusively) and may involve supervising less experienced anaesthetists when on on call. Full consultant support is available when on call.

By mutual agreement there may be the opportunity to undertake training in ICU to support a successful candidates individual development needs.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

3 years Anaesthetics and ICU Experience Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice Completion of Stage 1 Anaesthetics Training Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Desirable

Additional Relevant Experience

Qualifications

Essential

Advanced Resuscitation Training

Desirable

Primary FRCA

Teaching, Reasearch and Quality Improvement

Essential

Willingness and ability to teach others Awareness of and involvement in research Contributes to quality improvement in current role

Desirable

Formal training in teaching or teaching qualification. Coordinates, plans and delivers teaching. Track record of contribution to research including leading or coordinating research and publication in scientific journals. Significant contribution to quality improvement or service development

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