Applications are invited for this exciting fellow post in anaesthesia at Colchester General Hospital combining delivery of postgraduate and undergraduate simulation.
The post holder will co‑coordinate simulation activity within the department and undertake coordination of the Foundation simulation programme alongside the Foundation Training Programme Directors. The clinical component will be based at Colchester Hospital. This post has two roles: clinical and simulation. The post would be for 12 months, commencing August 2026.
Main duties of the job
As part of an established and enthusiastic team, the successful applicant will deliver quality anaesthetic, peri‑operative and critical care services. The post holder will be expected to take part in the out of hour's on‑call rota. All rotas are EWTD compliant with a frequency of no greater than 1 in 8. The successful candidate would be expected to participate on rotas for ICU, theatres and/or delivery suite (depending on experience and competencies). Responsibilities will include the supervision of junior staff, teaching, training and participation in departmental governance and quality improvement meetings. There will be flexibility for the post‑holder to work in different areas in order to pursue special interests.
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work closely with the educational leads to deliver simulation education. The anaesthetic department has full access to a SimMan3G.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Facilitate and teach on in‑house simulation training in anaesthetics and critical care
* Support the Foundation training simulation programme
* Practice drills to enhance performance in high‑pressure time‑critical areas
* Work alongside the Trust Lead for Simulation to deliver trust‑wide simulation
* Attend and participate in Simulation faculty meetings
* Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
* Work with the multi‑professional team following care pathways and clinical guidelines
Person Specification
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice
* Minimum of 2 years Anaesthetic or Critical Care experience and competencies by time of appointment
* Evidence of interest in teaching
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences by time of appointment
* Good working relationships with colleagues
* Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
* At least 24 months' total experience in anaesthesia/ intensive care medicine (ICM) at CT/ ST level (excluding Foundation modules) by time of appointment
* Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement
* Able to prioritise clinical need
* Evidence of safe solo anaesthetic practice for ASA 1 & 2 patients
* Capacity to take responsibility for own actions and demonstrate a non‑judgemental approach towards others
* Primary FRCA
* Intercalated BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent
* Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of first medical degree)
* Engagement in teaching activities
* Successful completion of relevant skills course(s) – e.g. BASICS, IMPACT, TEAM, etc. or equivalent
* With reference to clinical experience, ability to undertake indirectly supervised lists and emergency care of ASA 1 and 2 patients for minor and intermediate surgical procedures
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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