Job Overview
This role is aimed at trainees of ST3 level equivalent or above but consideration will be given to motivated doctors at a more junior level. Ideally the candidate will be in possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) or will be CCT holders seeking specialised training in regional anaesthesia.
The role can be adapted to support the candidate in developing specific interests. The post is for 6-12 months, commencing August 2026 or February 2027. The achievements of the previous candidates include research, international level presentations, teaching, audit, introduction of new services and excellent block log book numbers
Main duties of the job
These goals will be dependent on the grade and prior experience of the successful applicant:
Appreciation of the implications of major comorbidities on the perioperative management of vascular patients.
Use of national guidelines, research, risk stratification, clinical assessment and CPET in assisting with pre-optimisation, perioperative management, and decision-making.
To have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and risks of regional, combined regional/general and general anaesthetic techniques for major vascular surgery.
Independent preoperative assessment (in-patients and clinic setting) of patients having major vascular surgery and formulation of a perioperative care plans including any necessary pre-optimisation.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For full details on the main responsibilities of this role, and for further information, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Full GMC registration
Primary FRCA
Desirable criteria
Final FRCA or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
Interest in development of vascular anaesthesia and CPET skill and experience
Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Competence in adult general anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and management of the intensive care unit with remote supervision
Desirable criteria
Vascular anaesthesia experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
Understanding of clinical governance
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills
Aptitude for team working
Motivated, able to take initiative
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates' investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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