Job summary
OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST AND CHILDREN ACUTE TRANSPORT SERVICES
The Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) departments at Oxford University Hospital (OUH), Oxford and Children Acute Transport Services (CATS), London, UK invite applications for Paediatric Critical Care and Retrieval Fellow posts.
Clinical Fellow (ST6-ST8) posts in Paediatric Intensive Care and Paediatric Retrieval Medicine
Posts commencing from August/September 2025
Main duties of the job
This post would be suitable for an enthusiastic candidate from a Paediatric or Anaesthetic, Adult Intensive Care and Emergency medicine background interested in training in Paediatric Intensive Care according to the standards of the Intercollegiate Training Committee in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine (ICTPICM). The appointee will work full time within Critical Care Services at the JRH. The main duties would be spread between the SORT retrieval service, the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and the High Dependency service. Our Intensive Care fellows are under the supervision of a team of consultants in Paediatric Critical Care. It is expected that a successful applicant will take part in an agreed project such as outreach education, research or quality improvement. Applications from candidates with an academic interest are encouraged and, if successful, there would be opportunities to adapt the basic job plan accordingly.
All posts will involve 12 months between the OUH PCC and Southampton Oxford Retrieval Team (SORT- Oxford branch). If you have specific training requirements, we are happy to consider you for an individualized and tailored rotation..
Applicants must be registered with the General Medical Council and be in their ST5-ST8 year of training in Adult intensive care Medicine / Anaesthetics / Paediatrics
About us
The Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) department at Oxford University Hospital (OUH), Oxford UK invite applications for Paediatric Critical Care and Retrieval Fellow post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
Duration: 12 months with the first 8 /9 months spent at OUH PCC and 3 / 4 months with CATS.
This post offers a structured training in Paediatric Critical Care and Retrieval Medicine. It is aimed at senior trainees in Paediatricians, Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics who wish to improve their skills in assessment, stabilisation and management of the critically ill child.
Supervised practical instruction will be given in:
- Airway skills: Basic & Advanced
- Vascular access: Central venous & arterial
- CVP, Arterial, and Intracranial pressure access and interpretation
- Cerebral function analysis monitoring
- Ventilation - standard techniques, BIPAP pressure and volume controlled modes, pressure release ventilation, high frequency oscillation and Non-invasive techniques.
- Neuro intensive care
- Advanced renal support
- Application of Brain Death Criteria
- Talking to Parents in Critical situations
- Stabilisation and Transport of sick infants and children
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
Duration: 12 months with the first 8 /9 months spent at OUH PCC and 3 / 4 months with CATS.
This post offers a structured training in Paediatric Critical Care and Retrieval Medicine. It is aimed at senior trainees in Paediatricians, Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics who wish to improve their skills in assessment, stabilisation and management of the critically ill child.
Supervised practical instruction will be given in:
- Airway skills: Basic & Advanced
- Vascular access: Central venous & arterial
- CVP, Arterial, and Intracranial pressure access and interpretation
- Cerebral function analysis monitoring
- Ventilation - standard techniques, BIPAP pressure and volume controlled modes, pressure release ventilation, high frequency oscillation and Non-invasive techniques.
- Neuro intensive care
- Advanced renal support
- Application of Brain Death Criteria
- Talking to Parents in Critical situations
- Stabilisation and Transport of sick infants and children
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- A minimum of 4 years training in paediatrics / anaesthetics / ICM
Desirable
- Higher medical degree
- FRCA or MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of one year at a registrar level
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
Desirable
- Previous paediatric intensive care & critical care transport experience
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team.
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Skills
Essential
- Adaptable
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Willingness to work flexibly when required
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work to deadlines
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- MBBS or equivalent
- A minimum of 4 years training in paediatrics / anaesthetics / ICM
Desirable
- Higher medical degree
- FRCA or MRCPCH or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of one year at a registrar level
- Experience of teaching and presenting
- Experience of audit activities
Desirable
- Previous paediatric intensive care & critical care transport experience
Skills
Essential
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to prioritise clinical needs
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team.
- Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Skills
Essential
- Adaptable
- Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Willingness to work flexibly when required
- Good organisational skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work to deadlines
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).
