Anaesthetics - Obstetric Clinical Fellow
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Slough, England, United Kingdom · Contract
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- Experience
- 3+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Medical Degree with GMC registration and primary FRCA
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
The Obstetric Clinical Fellow position is based at Wexham Park Hospital, which serves a diverse and multicultural population with over 5000 deliveries annually. The consultant-led labor ward is equipped with 10 delivery rooms, a dedicated emergency obstetric theatre, plus a smaller theatre for procedures such as manual placenta removal and perineal tear repair. The unit practices a caesarean section rate of 35-38% and labor analgesia epidural rates of approximately 25-30%. Antenatal clinics for obstetric anaesthetic assessment are conducted for high-risk patients. High Dependency Unit (HDU) care is accessible either on the labor ward or nearby ICU. Additionally, a midwifery-led Birthing Centre manages low-risk pregnancies near ward 22.
Main Responsibilities
- Administer and manage analgesia during labor, including epidurals and combined spinal-epidurals.
- Initiate and sustain patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) using morphine (for cases like intra-uterine death) or remifentanil.
- Provide anesthesia for emergency caesarean sections spanning categories 1 to 3, operative deliveries in theatre, and postnatal surgical procedures like manual placenta removal or perineal repair.
- Conduct postnatal follow-ups for all patients on ward 22 who received anaesthetic interventions, documenting reviews in the EPIC electronic patient record system.
About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is an inclusive and disability confident employer recognized with Gold status for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. It offers extensive professional, management, leadership, and clinical skills training, supporting staff development. The Trust prioritizes work-life balance and flexible working arrangements to support individual and service needs.
Education and Professional Requirements
- Primary medical qualification recognized by the General Medical Council (GMC).
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
- Primary FRCA or equivalent certification.
- At least 3 years of anaesthesia practice including on-call duties in theater, labor ward, and ICU.
- Minimum one year of NHS anaesthetic experience at CT3/ST3 level or above.
Experience and Competencies
- Demonstrated commitment to obstetric anaesthesia with documented logbook cases and relevant course attendance.
- Proficient in regional anaesthesia techniques specific to obstetrics such as spinals, epidurals, and combined spinal-epidurals.
- Experience in clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and clinical governance.
- Strong teaching ability across specialties and grades; excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Professionalism, self-awareness regarding clinical limits, and a willingness to seek assistance when necessary.
Desirable Qualifications
- Awards or prizes received during training.
- Final FRCA or equivalent credential.
- Faculty experience on obstetric anaesthesia courses (PROMT/SimMOA).
- Teaching qualifications.
- Experience in developing clinical policy, research involvement including postgraduate degrees, presentations, and publications.
Additional Information
The Trust proudly serves a community of over 900,000 people across several counties and is focused on innovation, sustainability, and quality improvement. Recent investments include new hospital facilities and advanced electronic patient records (Epic) that enhance patient care and staff efficiency. The Trust values excellence, teamwork, and a forward-thinking approach to healthcare.