Overview
We are advertising a twelve-month clinical Fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. This post is aimed at suitably qualified anaesthetists (trainees at ST7 level or above).
The clinical sessions will be agreed with the clinical lead and will form the basis of the Fellowship job plan. The Fellow is expected to assist with projects running in the department. The Fellow will meet with the clinical supervisor to agree the individual training plan following the induction period; this will be tailored to suit the individual needs of the fellow and will take account of clinical, interpersonal and management skills and knowledge. The Fellow will be required to give their agreement to the training programme and confirm their commitment to participate fully in the training and appraisal process.
Oxford is a world-renowned neurosurgical centre of both clinical and academic excellence. The John Radcliffe is a regional tertiary neurosurgical centre serving a catchment area for approximately 2 million people in the Thames Valley. The Oxford neurosurgical department provides world class care and pioneering techniques in neurosurgical practice, including deep brain stimulation, skull base and pituitary surgery, epilepsy surgery and awake craniotomy for intra-axial brain tumours.
Fellowship Details
The fellowship in neurosurgical anaesthesia at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust is a one-year program for those wishing to gain advanced experience in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care medicine. The training is directed at those who are ST7 level or equivalent and want a senior clinical fellow grade.
The fellow will be based primarily in neuro-theatres and the neuroradiology suite in the West Wing of the John Radcliffe Hospital and will deliver anaesthesia to neurosurgical patients. When required, time may be spent delivering anaesthesia in other surgical specialties such as orthopaedics, transplant, vascular, upper GI, plastics, and ENT. This will be averaged over time and reviewed with the educational supervisor on a three-monthly basis.
The fellowship program covers all aspects of neurosurgery, complex spinal surgery and interventional neuroradiology. In addition, there is an opportunity to develop skills in peri-operative medicine and neuroradiology. The trainee will be a member of the ST6-7 on-call group covering the West Wing and Neuro ICU on-call rota on an approximately 1:10 frequency. Annual and study leave arrangements must be coordinated within the department to ensure there is an acceptable level of clinical cover.
There will also be an opportunity to gain experience in neuro-critical care. The Neuro-Critical Care Unit is a 16-bedded unit providing care for a diverse patient population, both national and international.
Responsibilities
* Assist with projects running in the department as part of the Fellowship.
* Deliver anaesthesia to neurosurgical patients and, when required, to other surgical specialties.
* Attend to neuro-critical care and participate in the Neuro ICU on-call rota (approximately 1:10).
* Contribute to development of an individualized training plan in consultation with the clinical supervisor.
* Engage in the training, appraisal process and periodic reviews.
Qualifications and Selection
* Suitably qualified anaesthetists (trainees at ST7 level or above).
* Willingness to gain advanced experience in neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care medicine.
Organisation and Values
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It comprises four hospitals: the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. The Trust advocates Delivering Compassionate Excellence, with values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. The Trust promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment.
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