We are delighted to advertise a twelve‑month clinical Fellowship in Perioperative Medicine and Anaesthesia. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a post‑CCT anaesthetist or a senior anaesthetic registrar to join our team and develop their role as a perioperative physician. We pride ourselves on training excellence and have received excellent feedback from our previous fellow.
Key Responsibilities
- Training in cardiopulmonary exercise testing and interpretation, progressing from direct supervision to mentored support. Fellows are trained to the level of independent consultant practice, with anticipated POETTS accreditation when available nationally.
- Experience in pre‑operative echocardiography provided by a dedicated team of Intensive Care Consultants.
- Mentored sessions in the high‑risk pre‑operative assessment clinic.
- Attendance at the weekly high‑risk anaesthetic meeting with the multidisciplinary team, including cardiology, respiratory, renal and ICU consultants.
- Provision of anaesthesia for robotic‑assisted urological, colorectal, head and neck, and gynaecological procedures. Oxford is a world‑leading centre for radiologically‑guided ablation of tumours, and sessions are available to learn anaesthetic technique (high‑frequency ventilation).
- Development of skills in running appropriate solo lists across the Trust, under remote supervision.
- Experience in visceral transplantation surgery, including renal, simultaneous kidney‑pancreas (one of the largest centres in the world), and modified multi‑visceral transplantation.
- Experience in intensive‑overnight recovery within our dedicated Overnight Recovery Unit.
- Full support to meet the requirements of the Royal College of Anaesthetists ‘Advanced Level Perioperative Medicine’ syllabus.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Post‑CCT anaesthetist or senior anaesthetic registrar.
- Strong clinical foundation in anaesthesia and peri‑operative medicine.
- Willingness to undertake advanced training and mentorship to achieve independent consultant status.
Working for Our Organisation
Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) is a renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust comprises three hospitals in Oxford—John Radcliffe Hospital (including the Children’s Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre, and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital, and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre—plus the Horton Hospital in Banbury. The Nuffield Department of Anaesthesia comprises over twenty consultant anaesthetists and a range of trainees.
Clinical Fellowship In Perioperative Medicine in Oxford employer: Oxford University Hospitals
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career growth within a renowned healthcare setting, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality patient care in the vibrant city of Oxford.
Contact Details:
Oxford University Hospitals Recruitment Team
