Job summary
A whole-time post as a Clinical Fellow in Paediatric anaesthesia is available now at the John Radcliffe Hospital (Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust). Candidates are very welcome to visit the department and are invited to contact Dr Bianca Tingle, current Fellow lead; and Dr Asaker Anwar, current Clinical Lead for Paediatric Anaesthesia at the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, (Tel: Oxford (01865) 221590/1).

Main duties of the job
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 the paediatric anaesthetic sub-specialties offered in Oxford. These include:

• Paediatric General Surgery (including thoracic)
• Paediatric Urology
• Paediatric Gastroenterology
• Paediatric Scoliosis & Spinal surgery
• Paediatric Neurosurgery
• Neonatal Surgery
• Paediatric Craniofacial Surgery
• Paediatric ENT
• Paediatric Dental
• Paediatric Orthopaedic surgery
• Paediatric Interventional Radiology (lines)
• Paediatric Imaging (CT & MRI)
• Paediatric Cleft Surgery
• Paediatric Opthalmology
• Paediatric Plastic surgery
• Paediatric Maxillo-facial surgery
• Paediatric Haem-Onc Services

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. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.

We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.

If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Job responsibilities
Opportunities for teaching, training and research will be available within the fellowship programme and will be agreed by the Lead for Paediatric Anaesthesia Fellowship Training with the post holder prior to commencement of the fellowship. In particular co-ordination and running of the Paediatric Anaesthetic journal club for trainees; as well as the Oxford Paediatric Anaesthetic CPD day, form part of the teaching roles encouraged within this post.

The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities (within the Paediatric Anaesthetic group and the larger NDA group). Clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management and quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies will be expected and strongly encouraged. It is advised that a suitable project is targeted that can be completed within the Fellows employment with the Trust, and one which the Paediatric Anaesthetic Group feels would benefit their service as a whole.

Please see the attached job description for additional details.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent. Full GMC Registration. FRCA.
• Currently employed within a recognised senior Anaesthetic training program, or on the specialist register in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of obtaining CCT in Anaesthesia.

Desirable

• Higher medical degree.
• Prior post-CCT Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia.

Experience
Essential

• Minimum of 6 months higher/ advanced training in Paediatric Anaesthesia, at start of post, as evidenced by logbook
• 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 doctor in a senior training post.
• Evidence of undertaking clinical management.

Desirable

• Prior post-CCT Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia.

Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of team leadership skills and organisational skills, to be able to effectively undertake the role of a Fellow within a large, multi-site Teaching Hospital.
• A good understanding of the organisational structure of the NHS and the government's agenda for its' modernisation, with particular attention to Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Management training and experience. APLS provider.
• Elegant interpersonal skills and awareness of one's own limitations. Ability to seek help when needed. Good situational awareness. Abides by GMC 'Good Medical Practice' guide. Keen to maintain high standards of care & competence.
• Fluent spoken and written communication in the English language. Communication skills should be highly developed.
• Evidence of teaching medical, nursing and allied health professionals; at under-graduate and post-graduate level.
• Evidence of audit and clinical governance activities relevant to Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Evidence of an interest in current research relevant to Paediatric Anaesthesia.

Desirable

• Higher qualification in leadership or management.
• Prior involvement in the management of Anaesthesia services provision for a Trust.
• Post-Graduate fellowship in simulation or education.
• Post-Graduate degree in Education, APLS/ ALS/ PILS instructor (or GIC equivalent).
• National and international presentations and/ or publications of work relevant to Paediatric Anaesthesia.
• Evidence of research publications, preferably in Paediatric Anaesthesia.

Other Requirements
Essential

• Willing to reside in Oxford, or travel to Oxford daily for this post.
• Be at the John Radcliffe Hospital site within 30 minutes travel by car, for non-resident on calls.

Desirable

• 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.

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).

For questions about the job, contact:
Paediatric Consultant Anaesthetist
Bianca Tingle
Bianca.Tingle@ouh.nhs.uk