Job summary
We are delighted to advertise a twelve-month clinical Fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. This post is aimed at suitably qualified anaesthetists (trainees at ST7 level or above).
Oxford is a world-renowned neurosurgical centre of both clinical and academic excellence. The John Radcliffe is a regional tertiary neurosurgical centre which serves a catchment area for approximately 2 million people in the Thames Valley. The Oxford neurosurgical department prides itself in providing world class care and pioneering techniques in neurosurgical practice, including the well-established deep brain stimulation service, skull base and pituitary service, epilepsy surgery and awake craniotomy for intra-axial brain tumours.
The fellowship in neurosurgical anaesthesia at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a one-year program for those wishing to gain advanced experience in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care medicine. The training is directed at those who are ST7 level or equivalent and want a senior clinical fellow grade.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will be based primarily in neuro-theatres and the neuroradiology suite in the West Wing of the John Radcliffe Hospital and will deliver anaesthesia to neurosurgical patients. When required, time may be spent delivering anaesthesia in other surgical specialities such as orthopaedics, transplant, vascular, upper GI, plastics, and ENT. This will be averaged over time and reviewed with their educational supervisor on a 3 monthly basis.
The fellowship program covers all aspects of neurosurgery, complex spinal surgery and interventional neuroradiology. In addition, there is an opportunity to develop skills in peri-operative medicine and neuroradiology. The trainee will be a member of the ST6-7 on-call group covering the West Wing and Neuro ICU on call rota on an approximately 1:10 frequency. Annual and study leave arrangements must be coordinated within the department to ensure there is an acceptable level of clinical cover.
There will also be opportunity to gain experience in neuro-critical care. The Neuro-Critical Care Unit is a 16 bedded unit providing care for a diverse patient population, both national and international.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical sessions will be agreed with the clinical lead and will form the basis of the Fellowship job plan. The following programme sets out the basic requirements of the Fellowship, the details to be negotiated and agreed with the post holder prior to commencement of the post.
The Fellow is expected to assist with projects running in the department.
The Fellow will meet with the clinical supervisor to agree the individual training plan following the period of induction; this will be tailored to suit the individual needs of the fellow. It will take account of clinical, interpersonal and management skills and knowledge. The Fellow will be required to give their agreement to the training programme and confirm their commitment to participate fully in the training and appraisal process.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The clinical sessions will be agreed with the clinical lead and will form the basis of the Fellowship job plan. The following programme sets out the basic requirements of the Fellowship, the details to be negotiated and agreed with the post holder prior to commencement of the post.
The Fellow is expected to assist with projects running in the department.
The Fellow will meet with the clinical supervisor to agree the individual training plan following the period of induction; this will be tailored to suit the individual needs of the fellow. It will take account of clinical, interpersonal and management skills and knowledge. The Fellow will be required to give their agreement to the training programme and confirm their commitment to participate fully in the training and appraisal process.
Please see the attached Job Description for further details.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree ATLS, ALS
- On GMC register
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in Anaesthesia and experience in multidisciplinary team working in complex cases
- Interest in research
- Ability to make decisions at ST6/7 level
Desirable
- Experience in neuroanaesthesia / neurocritical care
- Publications/presentations
- Management of complex rotas
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of team leadership skills to be able to undertake effectively the role of a Fellow, in a large multi-site teaching hospital
- Organisational skills to be able to undertake effectively, the role of a Fellow within a large multi-site teaching hospital.
- Management training and experience Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching medical, nursing and PAM, undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for modernisation
- Computing skills: ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Flexible approach to problem solving
- Experience in perioperative medicine-based teaching
- Willingness to conduct and/or supervise audit
Person Specification
Other
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications/Training
Essential
Desirable
- Higher Medical Degree ATLS, ALS
- On GMC register
Experience
Essential
- Specialist training in Anaesthesia and experience in multidisciplinary team working in complex cases
- Interest in research
- Ability to make decisions at ST6/7 level
Desirable
- Experience in neuroanaesthesia / neurocritical care
- Publications/presentations
- Management of complex rotas
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of team leadership skills to be able to undertake effectively the role of a Fellow, in a large multi-site teaching hospital
- Organisational skills to be able to undertake effectively, the role of a Fellow within a large multi-site teaching hospital.
- Management training and experience Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
- Experience of teaching medical, nursing and PAM, undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of routine clinical audit
Desirable
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for modernisation
- Computing skills: ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Flexible approach to problem solving
- Experience in perioperative medicine-based teaching
- Willingness to conduct and/or supervise audit
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).
