The Posts (This post is advertised for applicants with NHS based experience and a valid right to work) This is for two full time posts for a period of 12 months starting from August 2024 renewable up to 1 year. The post is CT3 equivalent with the appointed candidate supported in completion of all key competencies as set by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Additional support with FRCA exam practice is provided with a strong department teaching programme. The post holder will also participate in teaching a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, medical students and Allied Health professionals in Croydon’s High fidelity simulation centre. The CT3 Equivalent post will offer the following: Access to pre-operative anaesthetic assessment clinics General anaesthesia with experience of elective and emergency surgery for ASA 1-4 patients, Paediatric experience for children aged five and over and experience of TIVA Regional anaesthesia with training in ultrasound guided regional techniques Obstetric anaesthesia with on call experience in obstetrics including management of ASA 3 parturients Resuscitation and transfer as part of the medical emergency team and involvement in intra-hospital transfers Pain with access to pain management clinics and acute pain ward rounds Intensive Care with three months experience in adult intensive care unit for those trainees with only three months completed at core level Doctors in these posts will also be allocated named educational supervisors, ability to attend teaching sessions and departmental quality improvement meetings. They will be helped in preparing for the Primary or Final FRCA exam. The SLAP (South London Anaesthetic Primary) course exclusively run at Croydon has to date achieved very high pass rates. The post holders will also involve provide support for the Simulation Centre with the candidates working with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver teaching across the trust. Previous Simulation Fellows have gone on to substantive appointments as well as securing multiple presentations and awards. Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We’re also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people’s homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children’s Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we’re no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Introduction & Background The Posts (This post is advertised for applicants with NHS based experience and a valid right to work) This is for two full time posts for a period of 12 months starting from August 2024 renewable up to 1 year. The post is CT3 equivalent with the appointed candidate supported in completion of all key competencies as set by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. Additional support with FRCA exam practice is provided with a strong department teaching programme. The post holder will also participate in teaching a multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, medical students and Allied Health professionals in Croydon’s High fidelity simulation centre. The CT3 Equivalent post will offer the following: Access to pre-operative anaesthetic assessment clinics General anaesthesia with experience of elective and emergency surgery for ASA 1-4 patients, Paediatric experience for children aged five and over and experience of TIVA Regional anaesthesia with training in ultrasound guided regional techniques Obstetric anaesthesia with on call experience in obstetrics including management of ASA 3 parturients Resuscitation and transfer as part of the medical emergency team and involvement in intra-hospital transfers Pain with access to pain management clinics and acute pain ward rounds Intensive Care with three months experience in adult intensive care unit for those trainees with only three months completed at core level Doctors in these posts will also be allocated named educational supervisors, ability to attend teaching sessions and departmental quality improvement meetings. They will be helped in preparing for the Primary or Final FRCA exam. The SLAP (South London Anaesthetic Primary) course exclusively run at Croydon has to date achieved very high pass rates. The post holders will also involve provide support for the Simulation Centre with the candidates working with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver teaching across the trust. Previous Simulation Fellows have gone on to substantive appointments as well as securing multiple presentations and awards.