The post-holder will assume a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and the proper functioning of their department. Office accommodation and secretarial support is available for this post., The 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 different Paediatric anaesthetic sub-specialties offered in Oxford. These include, The post-holder's duties will be primarily at the John Radcliffe Hospital site within the Children's Hospital and West Wing theatres, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust. 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.

• 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 criteria
• Higher medical degree.
• Prior post-CCT Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia., 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 criteria
• Prior post-CCT Fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia., 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 criteria
• 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., 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 criteria
• Driving license, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  
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