Job vacancy: Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Milton Keynes

Job summary

Main area: Anaesthetics
Grade: Clinical Fellow
Contract: 24 months (Fixed term 24 months from start date)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 430-SURG1458A

Employer: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Anaesthetics - Med Staff (Dept)
Town: Milton Keynes
Salary: £61,825 - £70,425 per annum pro rota
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 05/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 13/01/2025

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

Clinical Fellow

MKUH staff scored highest for ‘I look forward to coming to work’ (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

Free on-site parking
Free tea and coffee
Great flexible working opportunities
Discounted gym membership
Lease car scheme
Generous annual leave and pension scheme
On site nursery (chargeable)
Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate
To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.
Out- of-hours on-call responsibilities, including participation in the on-call rota. On-call frequency will be 1:8 during weekdays and 1 in 3 weekends. Commitments include cover for ICU, Theatres and Obstetrics depending on experience
To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.
Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
To carry out their duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy at all times.
To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff

Teaching

To assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff
To organise and participate in teaching, examination, and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education activities.
To participate in the education and teaching of nursing and ODP staff

Research and Audit

To be actively involved in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in continuing professional development
To implement audit and research findings as appropriate

Policy and Planning

To contribute to the development of clinical and organisational guidelines
To review and develop policies for clinical practice and effectiveness
To participate in the strategic planning for the service
To comply with current Trust policies and procedure

Management & Communication

To participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required.
To develop and monitor performance indicators for the anaesthetic and critical care service and implement action as necessary
To assist in the effective handling of patients’ complaint

Record Keeping

All staff who have access to or transfer data are responsible for that data and must respect confidentiality and comply with the requirement of the Data Protection Act 1998, in line with the Trust’s policies
The post-holder is responsible for data quality and complying with policies, procedures and accountability arrangements throughout the Trust for maintaining accuracy and probity in the recording of the Trust’s activities
To comply with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in line with Trust Policy

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Medical degree and full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council
At least 4 years full time (or part time equivalent) post graduate training with at least 2 years in anaesthetics

Desirable criteria

FRCA or equivalent overseas degree/diploma

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

Acute care safe: it is expected that the postholder should be acute care safe. This can be demonstrated by an up to-date ALS certificate of equivalent.
Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. Minimum of 2 years’ experience of anaesthetics in an acute care setting including elective and emergency work. Experience of obstetrics anaesthesia including epidural analgesics is important. Candidate should be able to provide evidence of this e.g. through a logbook or testimonials
Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Specialty specific skills related to the post

Essential criteria

Evidence of basic training in anaesthetics: the minimum time spent in basic level training will normally comprise 24 months in anaesthetics
Evidence of basic competency in obstetrics anaesthesia: before being allowed to work in an obstetrics unit without direct supervision the candidate will be formally assessed as competent in the basic obstetric anaesthetics skills.
Evidence of basic competency in critical care: before being allowed to work in a critical care unit without direct 20 supervision the candidate will be formally assessed as competent in the basic critical care anaesthetics skills in accordance with FICM requirements.
The ability to undertake pre-operative assessment, obtain consent for anaesthetic procedures and prescribe premedication
Be responsible for the routine induction, maintenance and recovery from general anaesthesia of ASA grade I or II patients and their safe discharge.
Understand the safe use or anaesthesia equipment and the use, interpretation and limitations of monitoring equipment.
The ability to recognise ASA III, IV and V patients, understand the difficult intubation and the timing and the need to call for senior help.
The ability to assess, resuscitate and manage a trauma patient, and when necessary to stabilise the patient and prepare for transfer
The ability to resuscitate a patient following a respiratory or cardiac arrest to the standards set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and to describe the management of critical incidents
Ability to establish and manage sub-arachnoid and epidural blockage, IVRA and some simple peripheral nerve blocks.
Understand the implications of pregnancy, childhood (above age of 5), old age and infectious diseases in the pre, intra and post-operative periods
Understand the principles of intensive and high dependency care, and which groups of patients can benefit from them.
Understand the safe use of anaesthetic and other drugs with regard to possible drug errors.

Commitment to clinical governance/improcing quality of patient care

Essential criteria

Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
Aware of own limitations
Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
Evidence of active participation in audit.
Evidence of interest and experience in teaching

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.

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

Job description and Person Specification (PDF, 373.8KB)

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name: Dr Anwar Rashid
Job title: Clinical Director Anaesthetics and ITU
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01908997246

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Job summary

Employer heading

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

Clinical Fellow

Job overview

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

Specialty specific skills related to the post

Essential criteria

Commitment to clinical governance/improcing quality of patient care

Essential criteria

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

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