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Job summary

Main area
Anaesthetics
Grade
Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract
Fixed term: 6 months (Possibility of a further 6 month extension)
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week (plus on call)
Job ref
159-LWH-58-26
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Liverpool Women's Hospital Trust
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£65,048 - £73,992 per annum (dependant on experience)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/04/2026 23:59

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Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

Senior Clinical Fellow

Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.

We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work:  https://vimeo.com/556197652 

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit. There is a full shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota is in place.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls. Three resident on call anaesthetists comprise the on call team. Shifts run from 8am until 8.30pm and 8pm until 8.30am. Handover happens at 8am and 8pm. Obstetric board/ward rounds at 8.30am and pm must be attended if possible. Gynae HDU ward rounds should occur a minimum of twice daily. These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women's Hospital, Crown Street.

Main duties of the job

It is expected that the trainees will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services. Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied.

The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit. There is a full shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota is in place.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls. Three resident on call anaesthetists comprise the on call team. Shifts run from 8am until 8.30pm and 8pm until 8.30am. Handover happens at 8am and 8pm. Obstetric board/ward rounds at 8.30am and pm must be attended if possible. Gynae HDU ward rounds should occur a minimum of twice daily. These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women's Hospital, Crown Street.

Self development time will be awarded and the successful candidate may choose to use this time to strengthen their portfolio. Education, quality improvement, research and management opportunities will be supported by the department.

Working for our organisation

Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.

We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.

The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.

Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:

Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652

Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will be supervised by a designated educational supervisor. A personal development plan and learning objectives will be agreed, and progress against will be monitored at regular intervals. The extent of clinical consultant supervision will reflect seniority, skill mix, and previous clinical experience.

The successful applicant will take part in appraisal, facilitated by an electronic appraisal system and supported by the Trust’s revalidation team.

The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls. Three resident on call anaesthetists comprise the on call team. Shifts run from 8am until 8.30pm and 8pm until 8.30am. Handover happens at 8am and 8pm. Obstetric board/ward rounds at 8.30am and pm must be attended if possible. Gynae HDU ward rounds should occur a minimum of twice daily. These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women's Hospital, Crown Street.

It is expected that the trainees will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services. Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied.

The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit. There is a full shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota is in place.

Person specification

Skills & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Maintaining Good Clinical Practice
  • Good Clinical Care
  • Good relationships and communication with patients
  • Good working relationships with colleagues and professional behaviour
  • Probity
  • 3 years minimum experience in anaethesia
  • Life support skills
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in use of Cell salvage and point of care coagulation testing e.g. Rotem
  • Experience of working in the NHS

Qualifications / Training/Eligibility

Essential criteria
  • MBBS/MBchB or equivalent medical qualification
  • Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
  • ICM (Basic Competency)
  • Obstetric Anaesthesia (Basic Competency)
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of Human Factors Training, PROMPT or MOET Training
  • Obstetric Anesthesia (Intermediate Competency or equivalent)
  • Primary FRCA or equivalent

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Helen McNamara
Job title
Anaesthetic's Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
L9 7AL
Telephone
0151 706 4666
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