Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthetics - Basildon, United Kingdom - Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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Basildon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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We have an opportunity for a Clinical Fellow with a strong desire to work in our Cardiothoracic Anaesthetic's experienced and enthusiastic multi-disciplinary team in our Essex CTC ITU.

Our Critical care unit admits cardiac, thoracic surgical and cardiology patients where you will be part of the team that has successfully implemented the targeted temperature management protocol for post cardiac arrest patients.

Therefore, as well as gaining great clinical experience, you will have opportunities for training/experience in other areas such as echocardiography, bronchoscopy and education with regular departmental teaching program to which your expected to contribute.

Your role will be part of the middle grade Rota so requires at least two years post-registration experience in anaesthetics, which has regular contact with critically ill patients, of which 6 months or more should be at ST3/CT3 level or above.

You will work alongside our existing team of 9 Consultants, 10 Clinical Fellows & other members of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthetics and Cardiac Intensive Care you will look after patients requiring Level 2 and Level 3 care following Cardiothoracic Surgery or Cardiological procedures where the surgical work includes not only routine bypass grafts and valves but also complex aortic mitral and pulmonary procedures, and mínimally invasive cardiac surgery.

We have a growing thoracic workload including pneumonectomy, lobectomy, lung reduction surgery, chest reconstructions and renal cancer surgery needing cardiovascular support and you will be allocated dedicated time to developing proficiency in:

Echocardiography
Cardiac surgery
Thoracic surgery
Catheter Laboratories
Critical Care

You will be rotated during the post in the above fields as per the curriculum and may be tailored according to individual needs and will be expected to attend and assist at pre-assessment clinics taking responsibility to facilitate their efficient running, participating e in multi-disciplinary clinical meetings (MDT) and as part of the Directorate Team, assist in the cost-effective utilisation of resources, including items such as equipment and drugs.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people.

Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population.

We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Do you have a a strong desire to work in our Cardiothoracic Anaesthetic team, then we want to hear from you.

Please see the attached JD for further details of this exciting role.