Clinical Fellow in Neuro ICU

John Radcliffe Hospital; Oxford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

John Radcliffe Hospital seeks a Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurocritical Care for the Oxford Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit. The role includes providing cover for a 15-bed neuro ICU with on-call and weekend shifts, and potential theatre exposure on appointment.

The post is fixed term for 12 months and based at the West Wing site. The post is suitable for F3 or Core Trainee levels, with supervision by consultants.

Qualifications

• Eligible for F3 or Core Trainee level in the UK training path.
• Willing to provide shift cover including on-call and weekend duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover of the 15-bed level 3 Neuro ICU as part of a shift pattern.
• Participate in on-call and weekend rosters with consultant supervision.
• Potential to take part in anaesthesia sessions or related areas.

Skills

ALS

Advanced airway skills

Job description

Clinical The post-holders duties will be primarily at the West Wing of the John Radcliffe Hospital site but the opportunity to work in theatre can be explored once appointed. Junior Clinical Fellowship in Neurocritical Care Job Plan Post Duration -fixed term 12 months This job is based in the tertiary referral Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit in Oxford. The job entails providing cover of the 15 level 3 bed tertiary referral Neuro ICU as a shift pattern involving on-call and weekend working. It is suitable for both F3 and Core Trainee levels of experience. There are two tiers of on-call and the applicant will be assigned to the appropriate tier reflecting their experience. There will be the opportunity to take part in anaesthesia sessions or areas relevant to the applicants experience and also to further enhance ones CV. The Fellow will also be part of the Cardiac Arrest Team in the West Wing of the John Radcliffe Hospital and therefore should have ALS. Advanced airway skills are also
desirable but there is flexibility depending on experience. All on-call is closely supervised at consultant level, with the consultant assuming overall responsibility. Annual and study leave arrangements must be coordinated to ensure there is an acceptable level of clinical cover. The John Radcliffe Hospital is the main emergency site and is designated as a Major Trauma Centre. It provides Acute Medical and Surgical services, Trauma, Neurosciences (Neurology and Neurosurgery), Cardiac, Specialist Surgery (Ophthalmology; Ear, Nose and Throat; Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery), Womens Services and Childrens Services (based in the Childrens Hospital on the site). Critical Care facilities include an adult general intensive care unit (Oxford Critical Care), Paediatric and Neonatal intensive care and two specialist critical care units (Neurosciences and Cardiothoracics). The West Wing of the John Radcliffe Hospital opened in January 2007 along with the Childrens Hospital, Oxford. The
West Wing houses services were previously based in the Radcliffe Infirmary in the centre of Oxford. The West Wing offers state of the art facilities for patients and for staff, with services including neurosciences, specialist surgery and the Oxford Eye Hospital. In addition to clinical space, it provides a base for University teaching and research. The Radcliffe Infirmary building, which has housed medical services, teaching and research, since the 18th century, has been passed to the University of Oxford.