Job summaryThe opportunity has arisen Clinical Fellow in Advanced Airway Management for a 6 months from August and is suitable for ST5,6,7 or post CCT equivalent (anaesthetics or ICM) wishing to gain further experience in Advanced Airway Management. This post may be extended up to 12 months duration by mutual agreement.The post has a senior level of on-call clinical commitment which is primarily out of hours (night time and weekend) work. The on-call role is to oversee and assist 2 trainees in the Intensive Care Unit, participating in handover rounds and pro-actively managing patients in the ICU.The Royal Surrey Hospital has become the regional oncological surgical hospital for much of Surrey and parts of Sussex and Hampshire serving a population of 1.5 million patients. Many of the highly specialised surgical specialties are now established here and include ENT, maxillofacial, oesophagogastric, hepatobiliary, gastrointestinal, urological and gynaecology. The hospital has an international reputation in laparoscopic surgery with Enhanced Recovery in conjunction with the MATTU centre and the University of Surrey.Our 28 bed ICU has a high number of perioperative admissions and are expert in delivering protocolized care in line with enhanced recovery principles. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain experience in delivering excellent postoperative care and optimizing patient outcomes.Main duties of the jobCurrently there are four all day head & neck cancer lists per week. This includes approximately 40 free flap cases per year by the maxillofacial team (with an Enhanced Recovery Pathway) as well as neck dissections, laser procedures and laryngectomies performed by the ENT head & neck consultants. High frequency jet ventilation is frequently used.In addition to the above there are three all day maxillofacial lists for non-cancer surgery per week. The department currently performs the highest number of bimaxillary osteotomies in England. Paediatric dental services are provided, as well as on-call cover for maxillo-facial and ENT emergencies. The hospital is also a tertiary referral centre for complex nasal and sinus conditions, as well as specialist otology and general paediatric services.The successful applicant will be expected to undertake a significant teaching role within the hospital including use of the Simulator. The department organises courses at the University of Surrey including the Unexpected Difficult Airway Course, student ODP, Novice Anaesthetic Trainee, CT2, Obstetric and ODP simulation. We have also organised the AAGBI seminar on ENT and Anaesthesia Updates, as well as regular faculty at the RCOA Airway Day and DAS workshop conferences.Candidates must have a research project in progress. Presentation of case reports/audits at the annual Difficult Airway Society meeting is also expected.About usRoyal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAn Airway Fellow post is available for six months initially, extendable by mutual agreement, from August 2024 and is suitable for ST 5, 6, 7 or post CCT equivalent wishing to gain further experience in Advanced Airway Management.Please see attached Job Description for full detailsPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialFull GMC Registration with a Licence to PracticeFRCA Initial assessment of competency (IAC) or equivalentEvidence of ALS/other life support trainingDesirableEvidence of instructor status for ALS/ other life support trainingKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialDemonstrable experience and training appropriate to StR 5+ in Anaesthetics or ICM (pre or post CCT)Previous experience in advanced airway techniquesUnderstanding of principlesAudit experienceDemonstrable enthusiasm for teachingDesirablePrevious experience in advanced airway projectsSignificant experience in clinical anaesthesia in a UK hospitalRecord of research in the field of anaesthesia.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Surrey Foundation TrustEgerton RoadGuildfordGU2 7XXEmployer's websitehttps://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)