Clinical Research Fellow in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine.

Job Purpose

The Clinical Research Fellow will undertake agreed research and educational activities to develop new techniques to improve patient care. The post is approximately 50% research and 50% clinical and will initially be for 12 months but may be mutually extended for a further year. The Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine exists to promote the education of undergraduate and postgraduate students in anaesthesia, intensive care and perioperative medicine, and to lead the development of new techniques to improve patient care in these areas.

Clinical Duties will be undertaken under an honorary contract with the relevant NHS Organisation at an appropriate trainee level. Although this activity constitutes part of the job, the management of the clinical activity will be the full responsibility of the NHS Organisation. In the unlikely event that the NHS Organisation withdraws the honorary contract, the University will not be able to continue this post and notice of termination will be served.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Research Tasks 

•  Plan, design and implement projects or parts of projects, in conjunction with collaborators as appropriate.

•  Write and submit applications for funding and Ethics and Research Management approval, as appropriate and in conjunction with principal investigators.

•  Manage data handling and interpretation of research results and take the lead in writing papers for publication in appropriate peer-reviewed journals.

•  Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team meetings/discussions and departmental research group activities.

•  As part of a team of ‘local investigators’, recruit patients to a portfolio of ongoing multicentre studies within the clinical site where applicable.

•  Present work at internal and external seminars and national and international conferences to enhance the profile of the research group.

•  Contribute to the organisation of project-related workshops, seminars or conferences.

•  The Research Fellow will be expected to take part in the Academic activities of the Academic Unit of Anaesthesia, Pain & Critical Care Medicine. These include, undergraduate teaching and research. The Research Fellows are expected to attend and present at a regular Journal Club and Research meetings.

•  In general, these posts are designed to facilitate the completion of an MD/PhD but this is not mandatory. Candidates will fund their own MD/PhD but will receive a staff discount.

Teaching 

•  Supervising clinical skills sessions/assisting with Acute Care days for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & final year MBChB & Dental students.

•  Contributing to the Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine BSc courses.

•  Delivering teaching on the West of Scotland primary FRCA course.

•  Following appropriate training, acting as an OSCE examiner for medical students at all stages of the MBChB course.

•  Time can be made available within the fellowship to undertake a certificate/diploma/masters in medical education should a candidate wish to pursue this.

Clinical Duties may be undertaken at a number of sites within the West of Scotland. In general, fellows can expect to rotate between at least two of these sites.

Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley

•  Both on-call and full shifts for theatre, Obstetrics and ICU as required in line with the currant 1A banding supplement.

•  The banding supplement associated with this rota may change and will be in line with the European Working Time Regulations and the New Deal.

Golden Jubilee National Hospital, Clydebank 

•  Currently three sessions per week contributing to the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care on-call rota. This on-call rota is on average one 12-hour shift per week and two 12-hour shifts every five weekends plus prospective cover.

•  Current banding is 1A, the banding supplement associated with this rota may be subject to change and will be in line with the European Working time Regulations and the New Deal.

Inverclyde Royal Infirmary, Greenock

•  On-call for theatre and ICU as required in line with the current 1A banding supplement.

•  The banding supplement associated with this rota may change and will be in line with the European Working Time Regulations and the New Deal.

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

•  GRI will be able to accommodate applicants from a non-anaesthetic background (who would not be expected to rotate to all other sites) as long as the applicant has airway competencies.

•  Clinical commitment will consist of ICU shifts for applicants from a non-anaesthetic background and ICU/general anaesthetic/obstetric days/shifts for applicants with an anaesthetic background.

•   Average clinical hours/ week will be the equivalent of 7 x 12.5-13 hour shifts in a 4-week period.

•  Banding for the ICU rota is 1A and for the general anaesthetic rota 2B. The banding supplements associated with these rotas may change and will be in line with the European Working Time Regulations and the New Deal.

Crosshouse University Hospital

• Crosshouse will be able to accommodate applicants from a non-anaesthetic training background (who would not be expected to rotate to all other sites) as long as the applicant has airway competencies.

• Clinical commitment will consist of ICU shifts for applicants from a non-anaesthetic background and ICU/general anaesthetic/obstetric days/shifts for applicants with an anaesthetic background.

•  Average clinical hours/ week will be the equivalent of 7 x 12.5-13 hour shifts in a 4-week period.

Banding for the rota is 1A

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential:

A1. Registrable medical degree e.g. MBChB.

A2. Registered by the GMC and holding a Licence to Practice.

For jobs at Royal Alexandra Hospital, Golden Jubilee National Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Infirmary:

A3. Equivalent of two years experience in Anaesthesia and / or Intensive Care Medicine

A4. Royal College of Anaesthetists certificate of completion of Core Anaesthetic Training (or equivalent)

A5. Primary Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) examination (or equivalent)

For jobs at Glasgow Royal Infirmary & Crosshouse Hospital:

A3. Completion of ACCS core training / core anaesthetic training or evidence of equivalence.

A4. Royal College of Anaesthetist Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC – or equivalent), and evidence of maintenance of airway skills.

A5. Primary part of MRCP/ MCEM / FRCA or equivalent.

Desirable:

B1. Motivation to commence research leading to a future higher degree.
B2. Additional specialist qualifications.

Experience/Training Essential:

C1. Evidence of satisfactory career progress.

C2. Evidence of relevant experience provided by personal log of work.

C3. Demonstrable evidence of interest in research.

Desirable:

D1. Evidence of participation in Audit / Research activities.

D2. Evidence of a planned or proposed, programme of research.

D3. Interest in and knowledge of the relevance of research.

D4. Additional specialist experience.

D5. Evidence of teaching experience. D6. Evidence of administrative experience.

Skills Essential:

E1. Ability to see projects through to completion.

E2. Evidence of organisational and communication skills (both written and oral).

E3. Leadership qualities.

E4. Able to relate well with patients and other members of the health care team.

E5. Knowledge and skills confirmed by summative assessment.

E6. Prepared to rotate as specified.

E7. Evidence of Hepatitis B immune status*.

E8. Pre-employment health screening**.

Desirable:

F1. Commitment to team working.

F2. Evidence of appropriate level of confidence i.e. able to work under pressure but understands limitations and when to seek help.

F3. Ability to prioritise when under pressure.

F4. Evidence of enthusiasm for teaching.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be on the Clinical Research Fellow scale: £37,037 – £54,879 per annum.

The post carries an additional entitlement depending on “on call” responsibilities. This is paid under a separate arrangement with the NHS for which the University acts as paymaster only.

We have a number of opportunities. These are fixed term appointments for 12 months in the first instance (one post to start in February 2023 and the rest in August 2023).

Members of staff are normally eligible to contribute to the Universities’ Superannuation Scheme (USS) and on appointment shall be deemed to be in membership of the scheme and contributions deducted accordingly, unless the University is advised in writing prior to the commencement of employment of a wish not to join.” Further information regarding the scheme is available from the Superannuation Officer, who is also prepared to advise on questions relating to the transfer of Superannuation benefits. It may be possible, if the relevant NHS Superannuation Scheme Criteria are met, for appointees to remain in the NHS Superannuation Scheme while in this post.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme The post for which you are applying is considered ‘registered work’ in terms of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act. It requires the successful applicant to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to appointment. This check is necessary to ensure that the University of Glasgow fulfills its legal duties under the Act. If you are successful in your application, the offer of employment will be subject to PVG Scheme membership. Further information is available at: https://www.mygov.scot/pvg-scheme/ Please note it is a criminal offence to apply for a child care position if you are on the Disqualified From Working with Children List.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here

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