Point of Care Ultrasound Imaging Fellowship

Job description

Job responsibilities

This program is aimed at senior Critical Care trainees looking to develop comprehensive practical skills and knowledge in ultrasound diagnostics. Specifically, it focuses on transthoracic cardiac echocardiography, pleural imaging and intervention, vascular access and abdominal scanning techniques with the aim of achieving an independent practitioner level within 12 months. Successful candidates will complete the ICS F.I.C.E and F.U.S.I.C accreditation programmes in one year.

Programme Structure and Applicant SpecificationThe programme will take place over twelve months. Appointees will have a dedicated day per week of supervision and mentorship. The appointee will be expected to complete:

Focused Intensive Care Echocardiography (FICE) Pleural imaging and diagnostics to BTS level 1 or equivalent Vascular Imaging & Access including PICC line, ultrasound guided peripheral & central venous cannulation to a high level of competence Abdominal imaging including assessment and aspiration of ascites, imaging of renal tract and FAST assessment

Each module is anticipated to take approximately three months to complete, with a dedicated day per week.

The fellowship year comprises four separate modules.

1. Echocardiography module will consist of dedicated, directly supervised all day lists in critical care and cardiology outpatients every week, with a transition to scanning in clinical areas independently. In addition, fellows will be expected to attend weekly FICE tutorials within the OCC and Cardiology imaging MDT meetings.

2. Pleural imaging module will consist of supervised scanning within OCC and attending the Oxford Pleural Unit intervention and outpatient clinics.

3. Appointees will develop abdominal ultrasound imaging knowledge and skills using a combination of outpatient lists and inpatients scans within the trust in collaboration with the radiology department.

4. Vascular imaging opportunities will be provided throughout the training year within OCC and in collaboration with the Trusts multidisciplinary vascular access team.

Successful candidates will be enrolled into the compulsory departmental radiology ultrasound training programme and the Oxford FICE course as part of their appointment. Fellowship trainees will be supervised in teaching novice ICM trainees to assist in developing teaching skills.

During the programme, appointees will operate on the senior tier of the OCC/Churchill Intensive Care Unit on call rota for the Oxford ICM training programme. Candidates from any Intensive Care Medicine parent specialty are welcome to apply. Both ICUs operate a 1:7 on call rota andapplicants should have airway competencies and resuscitation skills.

SupervisionThe appointee will be supervised primarily by Dr Ben Griffiths, Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine & Anaesthesia. Progress will be monitored at regular intervals, and satisfactory completion of paperwork demonstrating good medical practice and acquisition of competencies (Educational supervisor report, fellowship lead recommendation, peer feedback etc.) will be required at six months to proceed further in the program.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration with licence to practise or eligibility for GMC registration
• FRCA, MRCP, FFICM or equivalent

Desirable

• Higher research degree

Experience

Essential

• Advanced competencies in Intensive Care medicine
• Evidence of ability to manage critically ill patients with distant supervision
• More than two year's experience in Intensive Care

Desirable

• Minimum 6-12 months experience in anaesthetics and advance airway management skills

Skills

Essential

• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, professional skills to undertake effectively the role of senior clinical Fellow in a busy teaching hospital ICU
• Good written English
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and trainees
• Experience of routine clinical audit
• Good personal and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Research or management training and experience

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Oxford University Hospital NHS Trust

Headley Way

Oxford

OX3 9DU

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)