International Training Fellow in Anaesthetics & Intensive Care
| Posting date: | 05 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,825 per annum (plus enhancements for out of hours working) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7067434/320-MDR-7067434-KJ |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking an International Training Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, who together with 60 Consultant Anaesthetists, 2 Specialist Doctors, 16 Speciality Doctors and 24 Trainees will provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service to a population of approximately 570,000 across Southern Derbyshire.
The post is available as a 24 month appointment and offers a variety of interests including, theatre work, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care and resident on call duties. A willingness to work flexibly is essential.
The final phase of a £333 million PFI project in Derby opened in May 2009, bringing all local acute services onto a state of the art single site facility at the Royal Derby Hospital complex. The new hospital has a total bed compliment of 1,150, with 35 operating theatres, a 16 bed ICU and a 24 bed step-down facility for post operative care. It also has a new maternity suite and Children’s hospital with some non acute services still remaining at the London Road Community Hospital (formerly the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary). The Trust has also seen the opening of a graduate entry Medical School - a satellite of the University of Nottingham, which has greatly enhanced the teaching and research opportunities for medical staff.
Applicants must hold full GMC Registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment and be able to demonstrate a wide range of experience in all aspects of anaesthesia and have worked in the specialty for a minimum of two years.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in an anaesthetic service
• Active participation in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Knowledge of anaesthesia and evidence of an understanding of its application
• Clinical ability to deliver a safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, Intensive Care Unit and the Obstetric Delivery suite
• Knowledge of post operative pain management
• Competent in pre-operative, post-operative care and ongoing management of patient
•
• The appointee will work an average of 48 hours a week and will participate in a 1:8 prospective on call rota covering Theatres, Obstetrics or Intensive Care. The international Training Fellows will not form more than 25% of any rota.
• The appointee will be expected to work as part of a team with a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of anaesthetic clinical care. Active participation in Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit is essential.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Evidence of having worked a minimum of 3 years outside the United Kingdom in Anaesthesia, including the most recent 12 months
Log book of anaesthetic experience
Eligibility
Eligible for full registration with GMC with license to practice at time of appointment.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Health
Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Clinical knowledge & skills
Up to date knowledge of anaesthesia & evidence of an understanding of its application.
Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
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.
Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research.
§ Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Anaesthesia
Communication skills
Demonstrates knowledge of English by obtaining an overall score of 7.5, with minimum scores of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing, in the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). N.B IELTS certificates are valid for only two years
Capacity to listen & take in others’ perspectives
Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options;
Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making;
Directs & supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
§ 360 degree feedback;
Patient survey feedback & reflections
Personal
skills
Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a multi-professional team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
Caacity to work co-operatively with others & demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
Able to adapt & work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care.
Promotes equality & diversity
Leadership skills: experience in leadership;
Probity
Provide evidence of good standing from the applicant’s local Medical Regulatory Council.
Capacity to take responsibility for own actions & demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others.
Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Commitment to on-going CPD
Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 May 2025
We are seeking an International Training Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, who together with 60 Consultant Anaesthetists, 2 Specialist Doctors, 16 Speciality Doctors and 24 Trainees will provide a comprehensive anaesthetic service to a population of approximately 570,000 across Southern Derbyshire.
The post is available as a 24 month appointment and offers a variety of interests including, theatre work, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care and resident on call duties. A willingness to work flexibly is essential.
The final phase of a £333 million PFI project in Derby opened in May 2009, bringing all local acute services onto a state of the art single site facility at the Royal Derby Hospital complex. The new hospital has a total bed compliment of 1,150, with 35 operating theatres, a 16 bed ICU and a 24 bed step-down facility for post operative care. It also has a new maternity suite and Children’s hospital with some non acute services still remaining at the London Road Community Hospital (formerly the Derbyshire Royal Infirmary). The Trust has also seen the opening of a graduate entry Medical School - a satellite of the University of Nottingham, which has greatly enhanced the teaching and research opportunities for medical staff.
Applicants must hold full GMC Registration with a licence to practise at time of appointment and be able to demonstrate a wide range of experience in all aspects of anaesthesia and have worked in the specialty for a minimum of two years.
• Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in an anaesthetic service
• Active participation in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit.
• Responsibility for ensuring active participation in continuing medical education (CME).
• Knowledge of anaesthesia and evidence of an understanding of its application
• Clinical ability to deliver a safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, Intensive Care Unit and the Obstetric Delivery suite
• Knowledge of post operative pain management
• Competent in pre-operative, post-operative care and ongoing management of patient
•
• The appointee will work an average of 48 hours a week and will participate in a 1:8 prospective on call rota covering Theatres, Obstetrics or Intensive Care. The international Training Fellows will not form more than 25% of any rota.
• The appointee will be expected to work as part of a team with a responsibility to maintain the highest standards of anaesthetic clinical care. Active participation in Departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and Audit is essential.
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
• On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments per day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Experience
Evidence of having worked a minimum of 3 years outside the United Kingdom in Anaesthesia, including the most recent 12 months
Log book of anaesthetic experience
Eligibility
Eligible for full registration with GMC with license to practice at time of appointment.
Eligibility to work in the UK.
Health
Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards in Good Medical Practice)
Clinical knowledge & skills
Up to date knowledge of anaesthesia & evidence of an understanding of its application.
Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job.
Experience in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need.
Shows aptitude for practical skills required in the job.
Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
Clinical governance / improving quality of patient care
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.
Demonstrates understanding of the principles of audit and research.
§ Evidence of relevant academic & research achievements relevant to Anaesthesia
Communication skills
Demonstrates knowledge of English by obtaining an overall score of 7.5, with minimum scores of 7.0 in speaking, listening, reading and writing, in the 'Academic' test of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). N.B IELTS certificates are valid for only two years
Capacity to listen & take in others’ perspectives
Always considers patients preferences when discussing treatment options;
Always considers the full impact of clinical decisions on the patients. Practice shared decision making;
Directs & supports patients to access the information they need to support decision making
§ 360 degree feedback;
Patient survey feedback & reflections
Personal
skills
Demonstrated experience of working effectively in a multi-professional team, values the input of other professionals in the team.
Caacity to work co-operatively with others & demonstrate leadership when appropriate
Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems & make decisions.
Capacity to organise oneself & prioritise own work. Demonstrates punctuality, preparation & self-discipline. Understands importance of information technology.
Able to adapt & work with the Trust to deliver improved patient care.
Promotes equality & diversity
Leadership skills: experience in leadership;
Probity
Provide evidence of good standing from the applicant’s local Medical Regulatory Council.
Capacity to take responsibility for own actions & demonstrate a non-judgemental approach towards others.
Displays honesty, integrity, awareness of confidentiality & ethical issues
Commitment to on-going CPD
Demonstrates a willingness to fully engage in appraisal. Self awareness & ability to accept & learn from feedback
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 May 2025