Senior Clinical Fellow (ST3+ Equivalent) in Anaesthetics & ICM

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow to meet the increasing demand in Anaesthetics & Intensive Care at Luton & Dunstable Hospital. The post is to commence as soon as possible for 1 year, with potential to extend following satisfactory review., Main duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining the highest clinical standards in the management of patients undergoing anaesthesia and patients requiring Intensive Care
• Working constructively with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Integrated Pain Management to provide the best care for patients
• Undertaking duties as part of the on call out of hours rota in Anaesthetics Intensive Care Medicine and Obstetrics
• Teaching and training of junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students
• Actively participating in both departmental and Trust matters concerning Clinical Governance and audit
• Having responsibility for and actively participating in continuing professional development (CPD)
  
  The department supports staff who wish to take the final FRCA exams. The post-holder will also be encouraged to participate in audit, research & educational opportunities.The post-holder will participate in a full-shift rota pattern. This covers Obstetrics, Intensive Care or Emergency Theatre out of hours depending on appointee's experience & the cover requirement.In order to be considered applicants must have at least two years' experience in Anaesthetics with at least one of these years' experience being within the UK. They must have also passed the Primary FRCA or equivalent. The department also encourages those who may have finished Specialty Training to apply & will be willing to support special interests of individuals.
  
  Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. As part of our continued response to COVID19 the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 ("the 2014 Regulations") was updated and approved by Parliament. This meant that full COVID19 vaccination would become a condition of employment in all NHS roles which have face-to-face contact with patients and service users from 1 April 2022 unless exempt. The Government subsequently announced that, given the changes to the Omicron variant, they believe it is no longer proportionate to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for NHS staff. The Government's decision is subject to Parliamentary process. This will require further consultation and a Parliamentary vote to be passed into legislation. As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and your patients from the virus. If you're still unsure, you can find lots of information