Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

NHS; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable NHS teaching trust in Nova Scotia is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care. The role includes responsibilities in developing research and teaching, managing complex rotas, and collaborating on emergency care. Applicants should hold a GMC Full Licence and show interest in cardiothoracic specialties. This is an opportunity to gain further experience in anaesthesia and critical care within a supportive environment. The competitive role requires good interpersonal skills and a flexible approach.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing research, teaching, and audit programmes.
• Work with the Consultant Intensivist on calls.
• Cover interventional cardiology emergencies.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Organisational skills

Good personal and interpersonal skills

Good spoken and written English

Knowledge of NHS organization

Flexible problem-solving approach

Education

GMC Full Licence to Practice

Experience or interest in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

Job description

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

The closing date is 09 February 2026

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

Main duties of the job

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

The post holder may have the opportunity to supplement/replace their Cardiothoracic anaesthesia sessions with other specialities, based on their learning objectives and wishes.

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. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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

Skills & Knowledge

• 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

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.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust