Job summary
Applications are invited for two 3-month Junior Clinical Fellow posts in anaesthesia, working at Charing Cross Hospital. Two Junior Clinical Fellow posts are available from August 2024. This post is ideally suited to either an anaesthetist who has completed their Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) and Primary FRCA or equivalent training, and is looking to further their anaesthetic experience and undertake the Final FRCA prior to securing a specialist or higher training post.
The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA).
As a Junior Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 junior registrar on-call rota alongside other trainees. Majority of the post holder's clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists. The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are Neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology), Head and Neck (including robotic assisted surgery), General oncology, Urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, Plastics, Colorectal, Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology.
Applicants are required to have completed the Primary FRCA, Stage 1 training or equivalent qualification, with GMC registration. In addition to elective theatre work, the post holder will cover cardiac arrest calls and the acute pain service when on call. The rota follows a full shift pattern with prospective cover and is EWTD compliant.
Main duties of the job
As a Junior Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 junior registrar on-call rota alongside other trainees. Majority of the post holder's clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists. The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are Neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology), Head and Neck (including robotic assisted surgery), General oncology, Urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, Plastics, Colorectal (including HIPEC), Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology. This will enable enough clinical time to cover the Stage 2 requirements.
There is a strong departmental tradition of performing, presenting, and publishing research and audit projects. The post holder will support developments in education, research, leadership and quality improvement projects within the Trust.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Junior Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 Junior Registrar on-call rota alongside other trainees. Majority of the post holders clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists. The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are Neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology), Head and Neck (including robotic assisted surgery), General oncology, Urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, Plastics, Colorectal (including HIPEC), Orthopaedics and Ophthalmology.
The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). There will also be opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner
- Initial Assessment of Competence/ Primary FRCA
Desirable
Language/ Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent understanding of English, both written and oral
Academic Achievements including Research/Publications
Essential
- Good understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Participation in research
- Peer reviewed publications
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
- Initiated and completed quality improvement projects
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of developing interest in anaesthesia
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Charing Cross Hospital
London
W6 8RF