Anaesthetic Fellowship in Advanced Airway Management and Major SurgeryJob summaryA full time / part-time post as a Clinical Fellow in Advanced Airway management and Major surgery anaesthesia is available at Oxford University Hospitals. This post is aimed at suitably qualified anaesthetists.
We are delighted to advertise a twelve-month clinical Fellowship in Advanced Airway Management and Anaesthesia for Major Surgery. This post is an exciting opportunity for a post-CCT anaesthetist or a senior anaesthetic registrar to join our team and develop their advanced airway skills. We pride ourselves in training excellence and received excellent feedback from our previous Fellows.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics for this one-year Airway Fellowship and anaesthesia for major surgery. This unique fellowship is highly structured, combining didactic, clinical, simulation and research components. However, the Fellow will be allowed the flexibility to mould the programme to their specific requirements. The Fellow will be provided with an outstanding opportunity to manage complex cases, and to acquire state-of-the-art advanced airway management skill sets in real life situations.
Main duties of the job- Training in advanced airway management, progressing from direct supervision to mentored support. We train our Fellows to the level of independent consultant practice.
- Directly supervised operating lists in Oral-Maxillofacial (OMFS) and ENT surgery with others at request. A broad range of procedures are performed including maxillectomy, mandibulectomy, hemiglossectomy, total glossectomy, laryngectomy, basal skulls tumours resection, coupled with free, regional or local flap reconstruction and tracheostomies.
- Oxford University Hospitals are a leading centre for radiologically guided ablation of tumours and sessions are available to learn the anaesthetic technique (high-frequency jet ventilation). The Fellow will have ample opportunities to perform these techniques.
- Experience in visceral transplantation surgery including renal, simultaneous kidney- pancreas (for which we are one of the largest centres in the world), and modified multi-visceral transplantation.
- The Fellow is expected to become involved in teaching and training, research and audit, and in the general management of patients undergoing UGI surgery and related procedures, including pre-operative workup, intensive care and high dependency provision and post-operative analgesia.
- Experience in intensive-overnight recovery in our dedicated Overnight Recovery Unit.
About usOxford 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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Date posted: 15 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £76,582 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 321-CSS-MS-8055147-S6
Job locations: Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesNON-CLINICAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FELLOWSResearchOur airway and neuro groups promote research, audit and training in the area of difficult airway management. We have been involved in research which has made a significant contribution to the understanding of issues surrounding fibreoptic intubations. We have worked with the national Difficult Airway Society (UK) to develop national practice guidelines and in multi-centre clinical trials.
The Oxford Group was key to the Royal College of Anaesthetists' NAP4 national audit on complications of difficult airway management as Professor Mansukh Popat was panellist and peer reviewer and Professor Jaideep Pandit co-wrote the key editorial that accommodated the report.
The Airway Fellow will be expected to conduct clinical airway research as well as simulation based research, if desired. The Fellow will be encouraged to be up to date with current research in airway management. They will be encouraged to develop and run their own projects.
Successful candidates will have dedicated nonclinical time per week. The Fellow will have opportunities to present their research at local, national and international meetings. The Fellow will be expected to gain experience in formulating and conducting research projects, writing ethics proposals, and writing/completing a manuscript for publication.
We participate in, lead, and host multi-centre trials.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role, including further information to support your application.
Person SpecificationQualifications/TrainingEssential- FRCA or equivalent
- Recognised training in Anaesthesia
- At least 5 years of anaesthetic practice
Desirable- Higher Medical Degree, ATLS, ALS
- Advanced Airway Training
ExperienceEssential- Specialist training in Anaesthesia, commensurate with UK stage 3 training, and experience in multidisciplinary team working in complex cases
- Specialist training in Anaesthesia and experience in difficult airway anaesthesia
- Interest in research
- Ability to make decisions at ST7 level
Desirable- Experience in advanced airway management and awake tracheal intubation
- Experience in Lower and Upper GI and HPB and Transplant Anaesthesia
- Publications/presentations
- Management of complex rotas
Skills & KnowledgeEssential- 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
- Experience in UGI, thoracic and bariatric / Critical Care based teaching
- Willingness to conduct and/or supervise audit
OtherEssentialDesirableCertificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Churchill Hospital, Old Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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. 
