Trust Doctor in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthesia
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Fellow in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthetics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. The Royal Cornwall Hospital is a large district hospital, affiliated to the Peninsula Medical School, which provides acute medical and surgical services to a population of around 400,000.
This exciting opportunity would suit a trainee with a background in anaesthesia and an interest in clinical simulation and education. The post is supported by the Division of Anaesthesia and Theatres and requires the applicant to have completed RCOA Basic Level Training in anaesthesia and hold their Primary FRCA qualification.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to assist in the further development of our Trust-wide simulation programme. The Trust has invested heavily in the development of a Simulation Suite and Clinical Skills laboratory over the last ten years.Simulation-based clinical training has since become embedded into medical education across many divisions
Main duties of the job
The role includes regular delivery of simulation training sessions, both in the Simulation Suite and across multiple hospital sites and specialities. There would also be a significant component of the post devoted to the expansion of the Trust clinical simulation facility.Time would be set-aside for the post-holder to undertake audit and / or research in the field of clinical simulation under supervision of the Trust simulation lead.
Funding will be available for a related PGCE.
In addition to simulation, the successful candidate would partake in the senior anaesthetic or obstetric trainee on-call rota, alongside ST-level anaesthetic trainees. The Registrar rota comprises supervision of more junior anaesthetic trainees, cover of the Intensive Care Unit and support for the resident obstetric anaesthetic trainee as required.In addition, the post-holder would be expected to deliver approximately one - two sessions of elective clinical anaesthesia each week.
Applications are welcomed from those who wish to work full-time or those wishing to job-share.
Working for our organisation
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds
We work with health and social care organisations including ¬NHS Kernow and NHS England ¬to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000 ¬ which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually developing clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adapts style depending on audience
Essential
Essential criteria- Anaesthesia training in a recognized training post at CT or ST level (or equivalent)
- GMC registration with a Licence to Practice
- Experience in delivery of simulation-based educational training
- Completion of Basic Level Training Certificate and Initial assessment in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or expected by start date)
- Higher Qualification in post-graduate education.
- Familiarity with SimMan and SimBaby hardware and software.
- Undertaken a simulation ‘train the trainers’ course.
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
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Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.