Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia with Interest in Bariatric Anaesthesia in Doncaster

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Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia with Interest in Bariatric Anaesthesia

MT04

Main area Anaesthetics (with interest in Bariatric Anaesthesia) Grade MT04 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 40 hours per week (40 hours per week + on calls) Job ref 272-8263261

Site Doncaster Royal Infirmary Town Doncaster Salary £67,325 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 16/12/2026 23:59

Job overview

This new post is a permanent Clinical Fellow post in Anaesthesia, offering an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic doctor to join a friendly and well-established Anaesthetic Department.

The post is designed for doctors seeking to consolidate and further develop their clinical experience in preparation for application to ST4 Anaesthesia training.

At DBTH we offer a Tier 3 Weight Management Service, including access to specialist Bariatric surgery. A small group of senior anaesthetists undertake these operating lists most weeks, mainly at our Bassetlaw site. From an anaesthetic perspective these lists offer the opportunity to learn more about safe anaesthesia for patient's living with obesity; including managing the high risk airway, intra operative care of the bariatric surgical patient and opiate sparing analgesia strategies. As severe obesity is becoming more prevalent in our patient population, the skills learnt in these lists can then be applied to a wide range of surgical specialities.

Where service needs allow, elements of daytime clinical work can be tailored to support the candidate’s individual interests and career goals, including the development of subspecialty experience.

The department provides a supportive environment with structured supervision, training opportunities and clear pathways for development and progression.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Fellow will:

• Provide safe and effective anaesthetic care across theatres, critical care and obstetrics
• Participate in elective and emergency operating lists
• Contribute to the management of patients within critical care units
• Provide obstetric anaesthesia including labour ward and emergency cover
• Participate in the full shift on-call rota, including nights and weekends
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Where service needs allow, there will be opportunities to tailor daytime clinical activity in line with the candidate’s interests, including exposure to subspecialty areas such as critical care, obstetrics, trauma, vascular, paediatrics or pain.

The post includes:

• A minimum of one consultant-attached list per month to support supervised learning and development
• Allocation of a dedicated Clinical Fellow supervisor, with regular meetings to support portfolio development, career planning and progression toward ST4.
• Attendance at weekly consultant-led anaesthetic teaching sessions
• Provision of 1 Supporting Professional Activity (SPA) per week (equivalent to 4 hours) for study, portfolio development, audit and professional development

Additional responsibilities include:

• Supporting service delivery across all Trust sites
• Participating in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activity
• Supporting teaching and training of junior doctors and multidisciplinary staff

Working for our organisation

Doncaster & Bassetlaw NHS FT is one of Yorkshire’s Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 420,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas. Our services are based over three main hospital sites employing over 6,000 colleagues.

It is our goal to give those who join Team DBTH the tools and opportunities to grow their career, so whether you spend just one year or fifty with us, it’s our pledge to help youDevelop,BelongandThrive,Here.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to support a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a Job Description and Person Specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.

Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBchB/MBBS or equivalent
• Initial Assessment of Anaesthetic Competency completed
• Initial Assessment of Obstetric Anaesthesia Competence completed
• FRCA Part 1 or equivalent
• Applicants must have full GMC registration and continue to hold a Licence to Practise
• Higher qualification in Anaesthesia e.g., EDRA, sub speciality fellowship

Experience

• At least 24 months Post foundation level Anaesthetic Practice
• Completion of Stage 1 RCOA training or equivalent
• Completion of Stage 1 RCOA ICM HALO or Equivalent.
• Able to demonstrate clinical experience and competence in all aspects of anaesthesia to the level of completion of RCOA stage 1 training
• Experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need

Teaching and training

• Experience of and enthusiasm for clinical teaching of medical students, junior colleagues and other healthcare professionals.
• Formal education/teaching qualification( e.g PGDip in medical education)
• Understanding current issues within anaesthesia and the future direction of the specialty
• Understanding current issues within the wider NHS

Audit and Research

• Knowledge of Audit principles and evidence of participation in and completion of audit projects
• Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications
• Evidence of knowledge of research methodology

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While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you’re applying for, nor can they accurately reflect your skills, knowledge, and experience. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice.

Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting statement is not advocated by DBTH and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

1. Usually lack relevance and fail to address the key criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. may come across as generic and fail to distinguish you from other applicants.
2. May be ambiguous or open to misinterpretation. Without careful review and editing, the supporting statement could convey messages that are unclear or misconstrued by hiring managers
3. May include qualifications, skills, knowledge or experience that you do not possess, potentially leading to misrepresentation.

• Please note that all correspondence will be sent you to via email. If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. In submitting an application form, you authorise our Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the ESR IAT process should you be appointed.
• We reserve the right to close down this advert early should there be a high number of applicants.
• The Trust is committed to its obligations in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, and we positively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
• All employment with the Trust is subject to a number of NHS Employment Checks being met to a satisfactory standard including verification of identity, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom, references and qualifications in addition to professional registration, a disclosure and barring records check and occupational health check if these are deemed to be a requirement for the position to be undertaken. The Trust is now passing the charge for undertaking a DBS check on to candidates in the event that they are successfully appointed into the post for which they have applied. Please note that this check will be charged for in two instalments when you commence employment with Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. By applying for this vacancy you are agreeing to this undertaking in the event you are successfully appointed.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Arran Marriott Job title Consultant Critical Care & CD for Anaesthesia Email address Arran.Marriott3@nhs.net Telephone number 01302 642178 Additional information

Dr Rajin LeBlanc

Consultant Critical Care and Deputy CD for Anaesthesia

rajin.leblanc@nhs.net

Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000 across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, and the surrounding areas.

With three main hospital sites and several additional services, DBTH is one of only five teaching hospitals in Yorkshire. We train 25% of all medical students in the region and 30% of all other healthcare professional students. Employing over 7,000 colleagues, every member of our team contributes to patient care and plays a vital role in our ongoing success.

While we operate across multiple sites, we are proud to foster a strong sense of community and identity, guided by the principles of the DBTH Way. This ensures our organisation is shaped by kindness, respect, and a commitment to supporting one another. Our accessible leadership team encourages every colleague to feel empowered, knowing they have the ability to make a positive difference.

We are proud that many of those in senior positions within the Trust began their careers here. We also celebrate our many long-serving colleagues, including one individual who is still going strong after more than 60 years of dedicated service at DBTH.

It is our goal to equip those who join Team DBTH with the tools and opportunities they need to develop their careers. Whether you spend one year or fifty with us, we are committed to helping you Develop, Belong, and Thrive, Here.

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