Trust Fellows in Paediatric Anaesthesia - London, United Kingdom - Great Ormond Street Hospital

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    Job overview

    Applications are invited for 12-months fixed term Fellowship posts in Paediatric Anaesthesia at Great Ormond Street Hospital commencing in November 2024 and February 2025. They are designed to offer extensive training opportunities for clinicians wishing to pursue a career in paediatric anaesthesia. The posts will consist of 12 months training in anaesthesia at this busy tertiary paediatric referral centre.

    This are Trust Fellow positions. They don't have a National Training Number. The FRCA or equivalent level of knowledge is mandatory. Applicants would be expected to have completed the equivalent of at least one year of higher/advanced training in paediatric anaesthesia, be within two years of completion or two years post completion of specialist training in anaesthesia at the start of the position. They should also be able to demonstrate a commitment to a career in paediatric anaesthesia

    Main duties of the job

      1. To provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service as requested.
      2. To engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary.
      3. To actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff.
      4. Engage with quality improvement activity.
      5. Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position.

    Working for our organisation

    GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent, and free from bias and discrimination.

    We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected, and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

    We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

    We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values, and efforts specific to inclusion. All our staff networks are open to any employee.

    Detailed job description and main responsibilities

    The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role attached. The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required, both attached.

    Person specification

    GOSH Culture and Values

    Essential criteria

    • Always welcoming
    • Always helpful
    • Always expert
    • Always one team
    • Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
    • Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
    • Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

    Academic/Professional qualification/Training

    Essential criteria

    • Primary medical qualification - MBBS (or equivalent)
    • Full GMC registration (obtained by designated start date)
    • FRCA (or equivalent level of knowledge)

    Desirable criteria

    • MRCP, MRCPCH or equivalent
    • Higher degree – MSc, MPhil
    • Paediatric simulator training
    • APLS/EPLS/MEPA

    Experience/Knowledge

    Essential criteria

    • At least 3 years' higher specialist training in anaesthesia and within 2 years of completing or up to 2 years post completing a recognised training scheme.
    • Experience of teaching and presenting
    • Experience of audit/quality improvement activities
    • Understanding of principles of clinical governance
    • One year's training in paediatric anaesthesia (or equivalent experience)

    Desirable criteria

    • Clinical experience in related paediatric specialties
    • Published research in peer reviewed journals

    Skills/Abilities

    Essential criteria

    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
    • Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
    • Ability to prioritise clinical needs