Job Description

A full time / part-time post as a Clinical Fellow in Advanced Airway management and Major cancer surgery anaesthesia is available at Oxford University Hospitals. This post is aimed at suitably qualified anaesthetists.
We are delighted to advertise a twelve-month clinical Fellowship in Advanced Airway Management and Anaesthesia for Major Cancer Surgery. This post is an exciting opportunity for a post-CCT anaesthetist or a senior anaesthetic registrar to join our team and develop their advanced airway skills. We pride ourselves in training excellence and received excellent feedback from our previous Fellows.
We are seeking an exceptional individual to join the Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics for this one-year Airway Fellowship and anaesthesia for major cancer surgery. This unique fellowship is highly structured, combining didactic, clinical, simulation and research components. However, the Fellow will be allowed the flexibility to mould the programme to their specific requirements. The Fellow will be provided with an outstanding opportunity to manage complex cases, and to acquire state-of-the-art advanced airway management skill sets in real life situations.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder's duties will cover in and out-of-hours duties across all three sites.
Opportunities for teaching, training and research will be available within the Fellowship programme and will be agreed prior to commencement of the fellowship.
The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. 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.
Please see the attached for further details.
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.
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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.
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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.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
73,992 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
321-CSS-MS-7440813-S6
Job locations
John Radcliffe Hospital
Oxford
OX3 9DU
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders duties will cover in and out-of-hours duties across all three sites.
Opportunities for teaching, training and research will be available within the Fellowship programme and will be agreed prior to commencement of the fellowship.
The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. 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.
Please see the attached for further details. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holders duties will cover in and out-of-hours duties across all three sites.
Opportunities for teaching, training and research will be available within the Fellowship programme and will be agreed prior to commencement of the fellowship.
The post-holder will participate in clinical governance activities, including clinical audit, clinical effectiveness, risk management, quality improvement activities as required by the Trust, and external accrediting bodies.
The post-holder will be required to keep himself/herself fully up-to-date with their relevant area of practice and to be able to demonstrate this to the satisfaction of the Trust. 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.
Please see the attached for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• FRCA or equivalent
• Recognised training in Anaesthesia At least 5 years of anaesthetic practice

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree, ATLS, ALS
• Advanced Airway Training

Experience
Essential

• Specialist training in Anaesthesia and experience in multidisciplinary team working in complex cases
• Specialist training in Anaesthesia and experience in difficult airway, UGI and HPB anaesthesia
• Interest in research
• Ability to make decisions at ST7 level

Desirable

• Experience in advanced airway management and awake tracheal intubation
• Experience in Lower and Upper GI and HPB and Transplant Anaesthesia
• Publications/presentations
• Management of complex rotas

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of team leadership skills to be able to undertake effectively the role of a Fellow, in 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 hospital.
• Management training and experience Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
• Experience of teaching medical, nursing and PAM, undergraduates and postgraduates
• Experience of routine clinical audit

Desirable

• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for modernisation
• Computing skills: ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
• Flexible approach to problem solving
• Experience in perioperative medicine based teaching
• Experience in UGI, thoracic and bariatric / Critical Care based teaching
• Willingness to conduct and/or supervise audit

Other
Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• FRCA or equivalent
• Recognised training in Anaesthesia At least 5 years of anaesthetic practice

Desirable

• Higher Medical Degree, ATLS, ALS
• Advanced Airway Training

Experience
Essential

• Specialist training in Anaesthesia and experience in multidisciplinary team working in complex cases
• Specialist training in Anaesthesia and experience in difficult airway, UGI and HPB anaesthesia
• Interest in research
• Ability to make decisions at ST7 level

Desirable

• Experience in advanced airway management and awake tracheal intubation
• Experience in Lower and Upper GI and HPB and Transplant Anaesthesia
• Publications/presentations
• Management of complex rotas

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Evidence of team leadership skills to be able to undertake effectively the role of a Fellow, in 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 hospital.
• Management training and experience Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Good personal and interpersonal skills
• Good spoken and written English. Communication skills should be highly developed.
• Experience of teaching medical, nursing and PAM, undergraduates and postgraduates
• Experience of routine clinical audit

Desirable

• Knowledge of the organisation of the NHS and the Government's agenda for modernisation
• Computing skills: ability to use a word processor, spreadsheet programme and web browser
• Flexible approach to problem solving
• Experience in perioperative medicine based teaching
• Experience in UGI, thoracic and bariatric / Critical Care based teaching
• Willingness to conduct and/or supervise audit

Other
Essential

• Full GMC Registration

Desirable

• Full Driving Licence

Skills Required