Senior Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and ITU

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work in this training role with us as a senior clinical fellow in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and ITU for 3 months. You would join a team to provide anaesthesia and ITU care to patients undergoing cardiac and thoracic surgery and cardiological procedures., The cardiothoracic team is made up of many doctors, nurses and allied health staff who all worked together for the patients and to support each other. The patients are often complex and great team work is mandatory to ensure great outcomes for the patients.

This role is vital for the day to day care of the patients alongside the other team members both in and out of hours. You will work hard and enjoy the experience and rewards of working in a team that delivers excellent care to complex patients. You will also have access to the full competency-based teaching programme run by the cardiac anaesthesia department.

The ideal candidate must have completed 3 years training in general anaesthesia and ITU in the UK, passed FRCA or equivalent, be keen to learn skills related to cardiothoracic anaesthesia and ITU and be able to integrate into the wider multidisciplinary team. The post would be ideal for those looking to complete the cardiothoracic competencies as part of the Portfolio Pathway application.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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