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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthesia
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (1 Year)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
387-S9567-AFR-B
Employer
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Town
Bristol
Salary
£61,825 - £70,425 pa pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/06/2025 16:00

Employer heading

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

This is a post for applicants with anaesthesia and intensive care medicine (ICM) experience at CT (or equivalent) level as the post rotates through general anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and ICM.

The post is ideal for applicants between CT and higher anaesthesia / ICM training. We welcome applicants who are currently in the process of applying for a training post in anaesthesia / ICM. During your time with us, you will be able to complete all of the necessary competencies for Stage 1 top-up training in Anaesthesia over 12-15 months in this post.

Please do not apply if you do not have this required experience.

Main duties of the job

The post is required to meet the increasing demand for anaesthetic and Critical Care services within the Trust.

The post will be a combination of service, teaching and out of hours, rotating between general anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and Intensive Care for periods of 3-6 months by arrangement. NB with respect to Intensive Care, there will be a mix of clinical commitments at Bristol Royal Infirmary and Weston General Hospital.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed information of this role please download the Job Description document attached. Thank you.

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
  • Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skills
  • Demonstrates good clinical judgement
  • Understands audit and governance processes
Desirable criteria
  • Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, advanced life support course)
  • Able to anaesthetise and care for complex cases with appropriate supervision
  • Designed and / or completed audits

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload
  • Good communication skills
  • Honesty and reliability
  • Ability to work effectively within a team
  • Flexibility
  • Inquiring and critical approach to work
  • Demonstrates initiative
  • Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility and be appropriately assertive
  • Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
  • A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
  • At least 18 months Full-time hospital service as an anaesthetist / critical care trainee in the CT (or equivalent) grade
  • Initial test of competency (CT)
Desirable criteria
  • FRCA (Part 1) or equivalent
  • Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
  • Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing)

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Respectful
  • Collaborative
  • Supportive
  • Innovative

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Chizoba Peters
Job title
Anaesthesia Specialist
Email address
[email protected]
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