MYDoc Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to announce the introduction of these new roles aimed at doctors who are passionate about their practice and their career, and those who require temporary posts outside traditional models. Our posts will combine education and career development with practical patient-facing care. They would particularly suit individuals looking to increase their anaesthetic experience prior to applying for specialty training or at the end of training prior to applying for consultant posts.

Provision of anaesthetic care, both acute and elective, with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Area of work will depend on an individuals skill-set and levels of competency.

On-call for obstetric anaesthesia, critical care or Acute on-call depending on level of experience and competency.

Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings.

Involvement in relevant administration duties.

Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate.

Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities.

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.

We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers,home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

About the role

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is pleased to announce the introduction of these new roles aimed at doctors who are passionate about their practice and their career, and those who require temporary posts outside traditional models. Our posts will combine education and career development with practical patient-facing care. They would particularly suit individuals looking to increase their anaesthetic experience prior to applying for specialty training or at the end of training prior to applying for consultant posts.

These posts are not recognised UK training posts but will be treated as a trainee equivalent. MYDoc doctors will have a named supervisor and be supported in undertaking scheduled educational opportunities to consolidate and develop alongside their experiential learning, with certificated outcomes or credentialing to support career progression.

Regional Post. Our department has a number of experienced teachers of regional anaesthesia and a broad range of surgical specialties (plastics, burns, trauma and orthopaedics). This post would provide regular lists with the opportunity to develop a wide portfolio of regional anaesthetic techniques under expert supervision.

Simulation. With a busy department, we hold regular multi-disciplinary training sessions to improve the care in emergency scenarios or in rare conditions. As well as providing service commitment for Obstetric or Acute anaesthesia, this post would focus on working with the consultant anaesthetic team to help deliver this simulation training programme.

The main duties of the post will include:
Provision of anaesthetic care, both acute and elective, with responsibility for the management of patients with acute and chronic conditions. Area of work will depend on an individuals skill-set and levels of competency. On-call for obstetric anaesthesia, critical care or Acute on-call depending on level of experience and competency. Involvement in specialty and cross-specialty multi-disciplinary teams and meetings. Involvement in relevant administration duties.

Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and other clinicians as appropriate.

Active involvement in audit and clinical governance including service improvement activities.

To meet the requirements of this role, applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Full GMC Registration with licence to practise

Medical Degree from recognised medical school

Evidence of achievement of Foundation competences or equivalent in line with GMC standards/Good medical practice

Completion of CT2 post or equivalent in Anaesthesia

Certificate of…