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Job requirements
Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Abilities
Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Skills and Abilities
Good written and verbal communication skills, with evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
- Additional and Aptitudes
Willingness to be involved in audit, teaching and research
- Knowledge and Experience
Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
- Knowledge and Experience
Minimum of 3 years experience in anaesthesia in an approved training post or equivalent
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience in audit / QI projects
- Knowledge and Experience
Proven teaching experience
- Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Maintain full registration with General Medical Council
- Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Primary FRCA
- Education/ Training/ Qualifications
Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills and Abilities
Ability to teach effectively
Job overview
The post will be of interest to any anaesthetist who has completed Stage1 training or equivalent and gained FRCA part 1 or equivalent.
The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing anaesthetic residents with equivalent rotational opportunities to gain the necessary experience to support a Portfolio Pathway application for specialist registration. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be on the 'on call' rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICM at an appropriate level for their experience.
The 2 posts will be based in Bristol but are likely to rotate to our local DGHs during the programme, enabling all curriculum requirements to be met
Main duties of the job
To improve clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes for Stage 2 and 3 anaesthetic training as per the 2021 curriculum. To engage in research, teaching, quality improvement, and other components of the anaesthetic 2021 curriculum's Generic Professional Capabilities, under consultant guidance, with a view to gaining the required competencies to apply for entry onto the specialist register . Fellows will undergo annual appraisal to ensure progress is as expected. Progression is subject to successfully achieving the expected development goals as with our specialist trainees.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To improve clinical skills in anaesthesia commencing at ST4 level. To engage in research, teaching, quality improvement and other components of the anaesthetic 2021 curriculum's Generic Professional Capabilities, under consultant guidance, with a view to gaining the competencies required to apply for entry onto the specialist register. Fellows will undergo annual appraisal to ensure progress is as expected. Progression is subject to successfully achieving the expected development goals as with our specialist trainees.
The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing anaesthetic residents with the same rotational opportunities to gain the necessary experience to support a Portfolio Pathway application. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be on the 'on call' rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICM at an appropriate level for their experience.
The successful candidate will be invited to attend the full range of teaching available to our Stage 2 and 3 residents. This includes all departmental peer group teaching sessions, exam focused teaching and OSCE/ SAQ training.
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.
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This advert is for Portfolio Pathway Programme - Anaesthetic Fellow with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £67,325 - £76,582 Per annum. The contract type is Permanent: The programme is 4 years - predominantly organised as the first 2 years at stage 2, which will be followed by 2 years at stage 3. The application deadline is 09 Nov 2026.
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