Job summary
Applicants are invited to apply for the above posts at the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DU.
The new consultants are required to join the WW group second on call tier of anaesthetists, part of the Oxford University Hospitals with interest in Orthopaedics, Trauma and Regional Anaesthesia. The positions would suit anaesthetists seeking to have a consultant career in a major teaching hospital with considerable expertise in complex trauma, interventional radiology) and major surgery.
The department is proud of its reputation for having a friendly, diverse and inclusive Anaesthetics team, supported by outstanding surgical colleagues. The department provides a comprehensive elective and emergency service for a wide range of surgical specialties.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder's duties will be primarily based at The John Radcliffe and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, but it is a condition of the appointment that the post-holder will be willing to work in any of the Trust's locations: John Radcliffe(JR), Churchill(CH), Horton Hospitals(HH) and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital (NOC).
See Job description for 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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The focus of this post is the delivery of high-quality anaesthesia at The John Radcliffe and Nuffield Orthopaedic theatre suites. In addition, there are flexible sessions in the posts allowing the post-holder to maintain an interest and skills in other areas of anaesthesia. Out of hours the post-holder will be non-resident on call to provide emergency cover for the Stroke thrombectomy Service in the West Wing in John Radcliffe Hospital. This may change in the future depending on the service needs.
Teaching/Research
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors, registrars and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance
The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
Personal and Professional Development
The post-holder will be required to keep fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust through Appraisal.
Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.
Management
The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
The focus of this post is the delivery of high-quality anaesthesia at The John Radcliffe and Nuffield Orthopaedic theatre suites. In addition, there are flexible sessions in the posts allowing the post-holder to maintain an interest and skills in other areas of anaesthesia. Out of hours the post-holder will be non-resident on call to provide emergency cover for the Stroke thrombectomy Service in the West Wing in John Radcliffe Hospital. This may change in the future depending on the service needs.
Teaching/Research
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holder will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors, registrars and in clinical examinations. It is expected that this will be an integral part of everyday clinical activity. The post-holders contribution to teaching, training and research will be included in the regular job plan review.
Clinical Governance
The post-holder will participate in all clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
Personal and Professional Development
The post-holder will be required to keep fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust through Appraisal.
Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with the prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate study, postgraduate training activities, relevant CME courses and other appropriate personal development needs.
Management
The post-holder will be required to work within the Trust's management policies and procedures, both statutory and internal, accepting that the resources available to the Trust are finite and that all changes in clinical practice or workload, or developments requiring additional resources must have prior agreement with the Trust. He/she will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of his/her patients, and the running of his/her clinical service under the direction of the lead clinician and/or directorate chair.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree, FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Possession of other related postgraduate qualification such as FFPMRCA, MD, BSc, MSc or PhD
Professional training
Essential
- CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent with entry in Specialist Register for Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of the date of interview)
Desirable
- Additional advanced training or fellowship in a relevant sub-specialty
- ALS/ATLS/APLS Course Instructor
Work experience
Essential
- To be able to work independently and perform as a member of a team
- Additional advanced training in Trauma, Orthopaedics and Regional Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of additional training in other relevant sub-specialty
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Level of responsibility
Essential
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at Consultant level
GMC Registration
Essential
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Training in clinical management
- Knowledge of the NHS and the role of Clinical Networks
- Understanding of the complexities of working in a regional referral Centre
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team in a teaching hospital.
- Leadership and Management qualification
- Willingness to undertake additional roles at local, regional and national levels
- Education qualification, Diploma in medical education
- Experience of leading audits, implementing change and monitoring compliance.
- Peer reviewed publications.
- Participation in research projects.
Other Requirements
Essential
- To live within 10 miles of the trust (unless negotiated otherwise). Full driving license.
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree, FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Possession of other related postgraduate qualification such as FFPMRCA, MD, BSc, MSc or PhD
Professional training
Essential
- CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent with entry in Specialist Register for Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of the date of interview)
Desirable
- Additional advanced training or fellowship in a relevant sub-specialty
- ALS/ATLS/APLS Course Instructor
Work experience
Essential
- To be able to work independently and perform as a member of a team
- Additional advanced training in Trauma, Orthopaedics and Regional Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of completion of additional training in other relevant sub-specialty
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Level of responsibility
Essential
- Evidence of ability to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to make decisions at Consultant level
GMC Registration
Essential
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Effective administrative and time management skills
- Training in clinical management
- Knowledge of the NHS and the role of Clinical Networks
- Understanding of the complexities of working in a regional referral Centre
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience of formal and informal contributions to teaching and training
- Evidence of effective and sustained contribution to clinical governance, clinical risk management and clinical audit activities
Desirable
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team in a teaching hospital.
- Leadership and Management qualification
- Willingness to undertake additional roles at local, regional and national levels
- Education qualification, Diploma in medical education
- Experience of leading audits, implementing change and monitoring compliance.
- Peer reviewed publications.
- Participation in research projects.
Other Requirements
Essential
- To live within 10 miles of the trust (unless negotiated otherwise). Full driving license.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centred (Cross-site cover may be included)
Old Road
Oxford
OX3 7HE
Employer's website
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
