Job summary
The post-holder's duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital site within the Children's Hospital and West Wing but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust.
Opportunities for teaching, training and research will be available within the fellowship programme and will be agreed by the Lead for Paediatric Anaesthesia Training with the post holder prior to commencement of the fellowship.
Main duties of the job
The Clinical Sessions will be agreed with the clinical lead and will form the basis of the Fellowship job plan. The Fellow will rotate through a modular programme, consisting of four blocks of three months, providing exposure to all of the different paediatric anaesthetic sub-specialties offered in Oxford.
On call is for the Paediatric Anaesthetic Group working with the Paediatric Anaesthetic Consultant on call. The on-call is for emergencies arising at the Children's Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital across all of the paediatric specialties apart from Cardiothoracic Surgery. The post-holder will work with the resident trainee anaesthetist to cover all paediatric emergency cases and this will require them to liaise with consultants from other on call groups.
About us
The Oxford University Hospitals Trust (OUH) is one of the largest teaching trusts in the country, with a national and international reputation for its services and its role in teaching and research. It employs around 10,000 staff, and has an annual turnover of over £600 million. It provides a district general hospital service for approximately 700,000 people in Oxfordshire and the neighbouring counties. With in excess of 1200 staffed beds, the Trust's specialist services serve a population of around 2.5 million in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire. In addition to the normal range of specialist services, the Trust also provides other highly specialised treatment and care for a still wider catchment area.
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 Fellow will rotate through a modular programme, consisting of four blocks of three months, providing exposure to all of the different paediatric anaesthetic sub-specialties offered in Oxford. 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.
On call is for the Paediatric Anaesthetic Group working with the Paediatric Anaesthetic Consultant on call. The oncall is for emergencies arising at the Childrens Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital across all of the paediatric specialties apart from Cardiothoracic Surgery. The post-holder will work with the resident trainee anaesthetist to cover all paediatric emergency cases and this will require them to liaise with consultants from other on call groups.
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 Fellow will rotate through a modular programme, consisting of four blocks of three months, providing exposure to all of the different paediatric anaesthetic sub-specialties offered in Oxford. 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.
On call is for the Paediatric Anaesthetic Group working with the Paediatric Anaesthetic Consultant on call. The oncall is for emergencies arising at the Childrens Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital across all of the paediatric specialties apart from Cardiothoracic Surgery. The post-holder will work with the resident trainee anaesthetist to cover all paediatric emergency cases and this will require them to liaise with consultants from other on call groups.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent.
- Currently employed within a recognized anaesthetic training programme as a senior trainee or on the specialist register in anaesthetics or within 6 months of obtaining the CCT in anaesthetics
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months Paediatric Anaesthesia training as Senior trainee
- Evidence of interest in Paediatric Anaesthesia and a desire to acquire the skills and competencies required to become a paediatric anaesthetist.
- Evidence of ability to make decisions and to manage clinical problems commensurate with that of a senior trainee.
- Evidence of undertaking clinical management activities commensurate with that of a senior trainee
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of team leadership skills to be able to undertake effectively, the role of a Fellow within 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
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for it's modernization with particular attention to Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Management training and experience
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
- Publications/presentations relevant to paediatric anaesthesia
- Experience of teaching medical, nursing and PAM, undergraduates and postgraduates
- Evidence of audit and clinical governance activities relevant to paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Computing skills: ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Flexible approach to problem solving.
Other Requirements
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- FRCA or equivalent.
- Currently employed within a recognized anaesthetic training programme as a senior trainee or on the specialist register in anaesthetics or within 6 months of obtaining the CCT in anaesthetics
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 months Paediatric Anaesthesia training as Senior trainee
- Evidence of interest in Paediatric Anaesthesia and a desire to acquire the skills and competencies required to become a paediatric anaesthetist.
- Evidence of ability to make decisions and to manage clinical problems commensurate with that of a senior trainee.
- Evidence of undertaking clinical management activities commensurate with that of a senior trainee
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of team leadership skills to be able to undertake effectively, the role of a Fellow within 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
- Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for it's modernization with particular attention to Paediatric Anaesthesia
- Management training and experience
- Good personal and interpersonal skills
- Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed
- Publications/presentations relevant to paediatric anaesthesia
- Experience of teaching medical, nursing and PAM, undergraduates and postgraduates
- Evidence of audit and clinical governance activities relevant to paediatric anaesthesia
Desirable
- Computing skills: ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
- Flexible approach to problem solving.
Other Requirements
Essential
Desirable
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
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).
