About this role
Job summary
Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesia with a special interest in paediatric neurosurgery, orthopaedics and paediatric surgery
This post is required to join the paediatric anaesthetic group at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. The Paediatric Anaesthetic Group provides flexible teamworking for children's anaesthesia in Oxford. This post is suitable for a candidate with an interest in anaesthesia for paediatric surgery and neonatal surgery. There would also be excellent opportunities for providing anaesthesia and peri-operative care for a wide range of procedures in children and neonates, both for diagnostic and operative procedures.
This is an opportunity to join a world class anaesthetics department that excels in provision of highly specialised quaternary clinical care, research and academics.
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Main duties of the job
The post-holder's duties will be primarily at the Oxford site, 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, Churchill and Horton Hospitals and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre.
ClinicalThis post is based around fixed theatre days which will include paediatric neurosurgery, orthopaedics, and general surgery (including emergency surgery and neonatal procedures) plus flexible cover for paediatric lists of all non-cardiac paediatric specialties. There is an on-call commitment within the paediatric anaesthetic group.
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.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Teaching/ResearchOxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a teaching hospital trust, and the post-holders will be required to participate in programmes for teaching clinical students, training junior doctors 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 GovernanceThe post-holders 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 DevelopmentThe post-holders 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.
ManagementThe post-holders 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. They 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
Qualifications & Training Essential
Medical qualification acceptable by the GMC GMC specialist registration or within 6 months of being admitted to the GMC's specialist register or equivalent training and experience by the closing date of the application Minimum 6 months experience in Anaesthesia in the UK in the NHS Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) or equivalent CCT in Anaesthesia or equivalent
Desirable
Possession of other related postgraduate qualifications such as MD, BSc, MSc or PHD Additional advanced training or fellowship in a relevant sub-specialty Life support courses instructor, e.g. APLS/EPALs etc.
Experience Essential
To be able to work independently at consultant level in paediatric anaesthesia and perform as a member of a team Experience in anaesthesia for neonatal surgery with evidence of advanced training To be able to manage neonatal emergency surgery confidently and independently Minimum of 12 months advanced specialist paediatric anaesthesia training as a senior trainee or post-CCT fellow, or equivalent Minimum of 3 months experience in paediatric or neonatal critical care or transport services Evidence of ability to make decisions at consultant level and to manage complex clinical problems
Desirable
Experience in anaesthesia for paediatric craniofacial and/or neurosurgery Experience/qualification in paediatric regional anaesthesia Consultant level experience in paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions and exert appropriate authority Effective administration and time management skills Training in clinical management Knowledge of the NHS and the role of clinical networks Understanding of the complexities of performing in a regional paediatric referral centre Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork Able to communicate in English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements. 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 as well as quality improvement activities Ability to peer review clinical research and participate in anaesthetic research activities
Desirable
Evidence of ability to lead a clinical team at the level of a consultant in a teaching hospital Leadership and management qualification Experience of NHS management projects and effecting change Knowledge of finance / budgets Willingness to undertake additional roles at local, regional and national levels Good information technology skills Education qualification Evidence of leading audits/QI projects, implementing change and monitoring compliance Peer reviewed publications Research grants
Other Requirements Essential
Full registration and licence to practise Full UK Driving licence
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).
Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way, Headington
Oxford
OX3 9DU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)