Job summary
This is a great opportunity to work with a friendly, supportive group of anaesthetists, which is part of the wider Nuffield Department of Anaesthesia, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
You will gain high-quality experience and have opportunities to work alongside senior consultants, anaesthetising patients across all sites covering a number of specialties. You must be familiar with the demands of a large UK teaching hospital anaesthetic department.
The postholders will provide elective and emergency anaesthesia to adults and children and be part of the hospital cardiac arrest team as part of the resident rota. Postholders will take part in appropriate resident rotas on the Oxford sites, which may include CEPOD and obstetric anaesthesia, alongside gaining experience providing anaesthesia for a variety of specialties offered at OUH. Training and professional development will be tailored to the experience and needs of the postholder, and appropriate supervision is provided at all times.
The successful candidate will have completed at least three years' training in anaesthesia and intensive care and should hold the primary FRCA or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
The focus of this fellowship, beyond the delivery of perioperative care and participation in the resident on-call rotas, is gaining 12 months experience at the equivalent of step 2 (intermediate) level in various anaesthesia disciplines.
The Fellow will work with distant, local, and direct supervision, as appropriate.
The post holder will work within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust group of hospitals:
The Horton General Hospital, Banbury - Day Surgery (including paediatrics) and Trauma
The John Radcliffe Hospital - Trauma, Neuro, Obstetrics, Vascular, Airway, Plastics, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Intensive Care
The Churchill Hospital - Transplant, Oncology, Airway, and Intensive Care
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
The work schedule is resident, full shift 1:8 on call rota (pro rata), at the Horton General Hospital, Banbury and at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. At Banbury, this is a middle grade rota providing support to the trauma theatre and critical care / airway support to the rest of the hospital.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles
Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus of this fellowship, beyond the delivery of perioperative care and participation in the resident on-call rotas, is gaining 12 months experience at the equivalent of step 2 (intermediate) level in various anaesthesia disciplines.
The Fellow will work with distant, local, and direct supervision, as appropriate.
The post holder will work within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust group of hospitals:
The Horton General Hospital, Banbury Day Surgery (incl paedatrics) and Trauma
The John Radcliffe Hospital Trauma, Neuro, Obstetrics, Vascular, Airway, Plastics, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Intensive Care
The Churchill Hospital Transplant, Oncology, Airway, and Intensive Care
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
The work schedule is resident, full shift 1:8 on call rota (pro rata), at the Horton General Hospital, Banbury and at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. At Banbury, this is a middle grade rota providing support to the trauma theatre and critical care / airway support to the rest of the hospital.
The post-holder will participate in clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement, and any other clinical governance activities as required by the Trust, Health Authorities, and external accrediting bodies.
The post holder will always endeavour to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The focus of this fellowship, beyond the delivery of perioperative care and participation in the resident on-call rotas, is gaining 12 months experience at the equivalent of step 2 (intermediate) level in various anaesthesia disciplines.
The Fellow will work with distant, local, and direct supervision, as appropriate.
The post holder will work within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust group of hospitals:
The Horton General Hospital, Banbury Day Surgery (incl paedatrics) and Trauma
The John Radcliffe Hospital Trauma, Neuro, Obstetrics, Vascular, Airway, Plastics, Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Intensive Care
The Churchill Hospital Transplant, Oncology, Airway, and Intensive Care
The Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre
The work schedule is resident, full shift 1:8 on call rota (pro rata), at the Horton General Hospital, Banbury and at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. At Banbury, this is a middle grade rota providing support to the trauma theatre and critical care / airway support to the rest of the hospital.
The post-holder will participate in clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement, and any other clinical governance activities as required by the Trust, Health Authorities, and external accrediting bodies.
The post holder will always endeavour to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. As a member of the trust there is a duty to assist in protecting patients and their families from any form of harm when they are vulnerable.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practice at the time of application
- Primary FRCA or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 3 years' experience in anaesthesia and intensive care within a structured training programme
- ALS provider
- Training in ICM, paediatrics and critical care transfer
- Current NHS experience within a large university teaching hospital
Desirable
- ATLS / APLS or equivalent
- Experience of supporting a department towards ACSA accreditation
Personal Skills
Essential
- Familiar with working in teams, with ability and experience in leading teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and sees tasks through to completion.
Behavioural Skills
Essential
- Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
- Prior involvement in Audit and Clinical governance
Desirable
- Completed Quality Improvement and Audit projects
Technical Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy in order to participate in electronic record keeping
- Able to perform common procedures required in Anaesthetic practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and licence to practice at the time of application
- Primary FRCA or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- 3 years' experience in anaesthesia and intensive care within a structured training programme
- ALS provider
- Training in ICM, paediatrics and critical care transfer
- Current NHS experience within a large university teaching hospital
Desirable
- ATLS / APLS or equivalent
- Experience of supporting a department towards ACSA accreditation
Personal Skills
Essential
- Familiar with working in teams, with ability and experience in leading teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and sees tasks through to completion.
Behavioural Skills
Essential
- Conducts themselves in a professional manner at all times.
- Prior involvement in Audit and Clinical governance
Desirable
- Completed Quality Improvement and Audit projects
Technical Skills
Essential
- Computer literacy in order to participate in electronic record keeping
- Able to perform common procedures required in Anaesthetic practice
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
