Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Main area cardiac and Anaesthesia. Grade NHS Medical & Dental:
Senior Clinical Fellow. Contract Fixed term: 12 months (NA). Hours Full time - 40 hours per week. Job
-MRC-MS-7722983-S6.

Site Oxford University Hospital Town Oxford. Salary £65,048 - £73,992 Per annum. Closing 09/02/2026 23:59.

The post is most suitable for anaesthetists, or physicians wishing to gain further experience in the sub‑speciality of cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care. Applicants with more basic level experience in anaesthesia or intensive care medicine will be considered.

Prospective cover non‑resident on calls, occasional resident shifts to support the resident anaesthetic rota. Dedicated teaching time will be allocated to developing expertise in:

• Echocardiography
• Anaesthesia for cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Anaesthesia for interventional cardiology procedures
• Critical Care

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 successful post holder will be expected to actively participate in developing research, teaching and audit programmes and taking an active part in the clinical governance requirements of the unit.

On call duties include working with the Consultant Intensivist on the Cardiothoracic Critical Care to support the resident trainee anaesthetist and cover interventional cardiology emergencies in the catheter laboratory. In addition, the post‑holder will work with the on‑call Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist to cover all cardiothoracic surgical emergencies.

• GMC Full Licence to Practice
• Evidence or interest in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia or Critical Care
• Management of complex rotas

• Evidence of team leadership skills to be able to undertake effectively, the role of a Fellow within 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 Hospita.
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English, communication skills should be highly developed
• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government’s agenda for its modernisation
• Flexible approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to conduct and/or supervise audit as a fellow

The COVID‑19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID‑19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated there is helpful advice and information at Oxfordshire County Council Website where you can also find out more about how to access vaccination.

Please note, this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last Manager, this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

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