Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics & ICU

Covering elective lists in main theatres, obstetrics and intensive care, according to service requirements.

Participating in on-call duties across emergency theatres, obstetric theatres and ICU, in line with current skills and clinical need.

Actively contributing to departmental education, governance, morbidity and mortality meetings, audit and quality improvement activity.

The Anaesthetics and Intensive Care offices are located in the former Trust headquarters on Route 109. The department includes shared consultant office space, an open-plan secretarial office and an integrated kitchenette. It provides a pleasant working environment with easy access to the Anaesthetic and Chronic Pain secretaries. A hot-desking area is also available near the West Wing theatres and ICU, with an attached lecture/seminar room and kitchen.

A state-of-the-art Integrated Critical Care Unit opened in December 2018, bringing HDU and ICU services together in one location. The development increased bed capacity from 14 to 18 beds within an overall footprint of 1,360m.

The department provides a 24/7 outreach and sepsis service, including Martha's Rule. Rehabilitation services and follow-up clinics are supported by the ICU consultant team and the wider multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, and dietetics.

The post holder will undertake duties appropriate to their skills, experience and service needs, including:

1) Covering elective lists in main theatres, obstetrics and intensive care, according to service requirements.

2) Participating in on-call duties across emergency theatres, obstetric theatres and ICU, in line with current skills and clinical need.

3) Actively contributing to departmental education, governance, morbidity and mortality meetings, audit and quality improvement activity.

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Clinical Fellow to join the Anaesthetics and Intensive Care department at Walsall Manor Hospital. This post has been created to address gaps in the resident doctor rota arising from staff progression.

The successful candidate will work with the Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Unit teams to provide a high-quality, forward-looking anaesthetic service across a wide range of surgical specialties. The role includes participation in the resident doctor on-call rota, covering emergency theatres, intensive care and obstetric anaesthesia

As the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, we offer a unique opportunity to be part of a Trust making a genuine difference to local health outcomes. The Trust is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services, alongside extensive community services.

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Our strategy is aligned to delivering exceptional care together while supporting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We offer clear career development pathways, access to training and education, and opportunities to contribute to service innovation and improvement.

Medical Degree from a recognized university

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Desirable: - Evidence of competencies of insertion of A-Line and CVP insertion; - A Minimum of 12 months UK Clinical Experience or Equivalent

TEACHING, RESEARCH AND GOVERNANCE SKILLS