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Oxford Critical Care (OCC) is pleased to announce the creation of our CESR Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine. This post has been designed to support a motivated candidate in completing a Portfolio pathway application for a Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). The post will initially be for a period of year with extension based on annual appraisal and progression toward CESR.
The resulting post will be tailored to the successful candidate in line with the FICM specialty specific guidance for achieving entry onto the Specialist Register via the Portfolio pathway in
Intensive Care Medicine. In addition to general ICM on OCC we are also able to offer placements within Neuro ICM, Cardiothoracic ICM, Paediatric ICM and Medicine. Following discussion with your supervisor we will be able to support the special skills year in a selection of topics.
This provides a unique opportunity to train in Intensive Care Medicine with guidance and supervision from those with an appreciation and understanding of the Portfolio pathway.
Main duties of the job The CESR Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients under consultant supervision. Their primary clinical duties include assessing and managing critically ill patients in the ICU as well as responding to referrals from the wards and the emergency department. They will participate in daily ward rounds, conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, and formulate management plans for patients requiring advanced organ support. The role also involves active engagement in multidisciplinary team meetings, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safe and effective patient handovers. The fellow will oversee junior doctors and nursing staff, contributing to their training while working towards their CESR portfolio through structured weekly educational sessions, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, they will have opportunities to engage in ongoing research within Oxford Critical Care. The programme duration ranges from months to six years, depending on individual requirements, with annual progression based on performance. The role offers the opportunity to develop and refine procedural skills, including advanced airway management, vascular access, bronchoscopy, and Focused Intensive Care Echocardiography (FICE). Fellows are also encouraged to pursue specialist interests tailored in collaboration with their educational supervisor and the employing department. Working for our organisation
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