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Senior Clinical Fellow / Trust Grade Doctor

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Research & Development
    Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in anaesthetics, commitment to rotas, involvement in clinical procedures, and willingness to engage in education and teaching.
  • You will manage clinical duties, participate in anaesthetics rotas, conduct patient handovers and ward rounds, perform procedures, and engage in educational activities and theatre training.

Requirements

  • Senior Clinical Fellows / Trust Grade Doctors in Anaesthetics Department
  • 12 month fixed term post
  • Participation in Anaesthetics rotas for both Senior & Obstetrics Trainee on-call rotas (full shift)
  • Active involvement in handover of patients, ward rounds, clinical procedures, clerking, transfers, following up on investigations, documentation
  • Time spent in theatres to further develop anaesthetic skills
  • Participation in educational meetings each week including journal club, M&M, ITU rounds, point of care simulation and regular junior and obstetrics teaching
  • Opportunities to further develop teaching skills with senior medical students and Foundation Year 1 doctors working in critical care
  • Rota is EWTD compliant and includes evening, night and weekend shifts within the work pattern
  • Post is not directly recognised for training
  • Defence positive trust, supporting reservists, veterans, spouses and partners
  • Encouragement of applications from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds

Responsibilities

  • Alongside clinical duties you will be allowed to take fellow days to work on your projects from your chosen area.
  • The successful applicant is expected to participate in the Anaesthetics rotas for both Senior & Obstetrics Trainee on-call rotas (full shift), as well as the day-to-day clinical and managerial running of the service.
  • It is expected that individual staff perform at a level that is consistent with their grade/ experience.
  • You will be expected to be actively involved in handover of patients, ward rounds, clinical procedures, clerking, transfers, following up on investigations, documentation to maintain a high standard of clinical care for patients.
  • The role will involve spending time in theatres to further develop your anaesthetic skills.
  • The department offer extensive learning resources in addition to an active Medical Education Centre and supportive library service.
  • There are regular educational meetings each week including journal club, M&M, ITU rounds, point of care simulation and regular junior and obstetrics teaching.
  • There are opportunities to further develop teaching skills with the senior medical students and Foundation Year 1 doctors working in critical care.
  • The rota is EWTD compliant and includes evening, night and weekend shifts within the work pattern.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Senior Clinical Fellow / Trust Grade Doctor post?

The position is for a 12-month fixed term, with the possibility for extension.

Are there opportunities for skill development in anaesthetics?

Yes, there is an opportunity to develop anaesthetic skills through time spent in theatres.

What kinds of fellow projects are available?

The available fellow projects include Medical Education, Leadership and Management, Patient Safety, Research, FUSIC, Sustainability/Environmental, Medical Hypnosis, and Social Media in Medicine/Free Open Access Medical Education (FOAMed).

Is this position recognized for formal training?

No, please note that this post is not directly recognized for training.

Are educational opportunities provided for staff?

Yes, the department offers extensive learning resources, regular educational meetings such as journal clubs, M&M, and teaching opportunities with medical students and Foundation Year 1 doctors.

What is the structure of the on-call rota?

The successful applicant is expected to participate in both Senior and Obstetrics Trainee on-call rotas (full shift).

Is the rota compliant with working time regulations?

Yes, the rota is EWTD compliant and includes evening, night, and weekend shifts within the work pattern.

How does the hospital promote diversity and inclusion?

Northampton General Hospital encourages applications from individuals identifying with all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Who can I contact for more information about the position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Dr. Kullampalayam Shivakumar, Deputy Clinical Director, at kullampalayam.shivakumar@nhs.net or call 01604 545181.

Is there funding available for further education?

Yes, there may be possible funding for a PG certificate in a related field as part of the fellowship.

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

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Mission & Purpose

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust provides general acute services for a population of 380,000 and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living throughout whole of Northamptonshire, a population of 684,000. The Trust is also an accredited cancer centre and provides cancer services to a wider population of 880,000 who live in Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire. We are one of the largest employers in Northampton and we are looking for talented nurses and doctors to join our MDT's and to deliver the best possible care to all of our patients. If you believe you can make a difference, come and join our team here at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.