Senior Clinical Fellow (Trust Grade ST5+) in Obstetric Anaesthesia

This post is based on the labour ward at Queen Charlotte's Hospital working under the supervision of the labour ward consultant anesthetists Daytime work is scheduled for labour ward. Fellows are expected to attend weekly multi-disciplinary obstetric medicine meetings where all high risk cases are discussed. Multi-disciplinary CTG teaching occurs on Fridays.

While the successful applicant can take over existing research projects it is preferable that they bring their own ideas to the department. It is desirable to have some previous experience of research but not essential. The fellow will be expected to write ethics applications, protocols and also take part in departmental audits. Previous fellows have successfully submitted work for presentation at major meetings and publication in peer reviewed journals such as IJOA.

The obstetric anaesthesia service places a very strong emphasis on junior staff training.

The post-holder is expected to work in a professional and courteous manner with the nursing, midwifery, paramedical, surgical, other medical colleagues, clerical staff and the managerial staff.

The post assumes a thorough understanding of the changes taking place within the Health Service; the vision, the goals and the impact of these on the provision of care and training of junior doctors in the National Health Service.

Previous candidates have participated in quality improvement projects, audit cycles and research, and have achieved the equivalent competencies for advanced training in obstetric anaesthesia as detailed in the Royal College of Anaesthetists curriculum (2010).

Applicants should have a minimum of 4 years of anaesthetics experience, an interest in obstetric anaesthesia, and should be registered with the GMC with a licence to practise. FRCA or equivalent is desirable.

The post is for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia based at Queen Charlottes & Chelsea Hospital.

Queen Charlotte's & Chelsea Hospital is one of the oldest maternity hospitals in the UK and is internationally renowned for the care of women with complex medical and obstetric problems. It is a busy high risk obstetric unit with nearly 6,000 deliveries per year and is a tertiary referral centre for fetal care.

There are currently 10 consultant anaesthetists with an interest in obstetric anaesthesia and 15 consultant sessions on labour ward/elective caesarean section lists plus a high risk clinic on Thursday afternoons. There are two theatres for elective and emergency work, and a high dependency unit. Elective caesarean sections occur every weekday.

Posts are available for six to twelve months and are suitable for contribution to the Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR), and have RCoA approval for OOPE/OOPT., At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.