RCoA invites applications for clinical lead for NAP7: perioperative cardiac arrest

The Royal College of Anaesthetists is inviting applications for a fixed term appointment to lead the National Audit Project 7(NAP7).

NAP7 will examine perioperative cardiac arrest in NHS and independent hospitals in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will work closely with the director of the National Audit Projects (NAPs) and the clinical leadership of the NIAA Health Services Research Centre (HSRC). The HSRC manages the National Audit Projects on behalf of the College, and will provide administrative and organisational support for NAP7.

The role will span the duration of the project, which is expected to start in February 2019 and run for three to four years. The post is supported by one period of professional activity (1 PA) per week in order to enable the successful candidate to dedicate a minimum of four hours per week to the project.

Applicants should submit a one page CV and one page letter of support from their head of department/line manager to hsrc@rcoa.ac.uk. This must include contact details (daytime telephone and email address). Further information including the job description, person specification and information on former NAPs is available from the NAP website.

Prospective candidates are advised to discuss the role with HSRC leadership before applying – contact hsrc@rcoa.ac.uk with any queries.

Closing date for applications: midday 10 December 2018
Interview date: 7 January 2019