Senior Fellow in Cardiac Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work full time as a senior clinical fellow in cardiac anaesthesia and adult cardiac intensive care.
• Work flexibly with the consultants, other specialty doctors and senior clinical fellows to provide a full service to cardiac theatres and intensive care.
• Deliver anaesthesia under appropriate supervision to patients undergoing cardiac surgery or cardiology procedures.
• Participate in cover (including out of hours cover) for the cardiac ICU on an approximately 1 in 8 rota.
• Attend the educational and clinical governance opportunities offered by the department.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• An experienced doctor with advanced airway skills capable of providing specialist anaesthesia to cardiac patients in theatres, catheter labs and intensive care under appropriate supervision.

A doctor who excels in team work, flexible working and who wants to develop their skills in cardiac anaesthesia and ITU.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary –  MT04        £51,017       Basic Salary – MT05       £58,398     

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.  Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.  Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application. 

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT0809 – This vacancy closes on or before: Wednesday, 12th October 2022