Fellow in Congenital Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

ECMO We expect to perform 20 cases each year. Training in assessment and techniques of extra corporeal support will be provided, alongside the other trainees on the PICU. Longer term cardiovascular support in heart failure including ventricular assist devices and transplantation. The appropriate use of nitric oxide after cardiac surgery.

Post-operative pain relief techniques applicable to paediatric cardiothoracic surgery. Experience and training in the provision of anaesthesia for children with congenital heart disease requiring non-cardiac surgery.

Administrative:
Participation in making the rota for the fellows in the service

Research:

The successful applicant will be encouraged to be involved with at least one audit or research project during the post, with the aim of producing at least one publication in a peer-reviewed journal by the end of the year.

The trainee has protected time to develop and work on research projects and will be encouraged to develop links with other centres when necessary to further this.

There are good opportunities for collaboration on-site, and excellent library and computer facilities are available within the Education Centre.

Teaching:
The successful applicant will participate in the department teaching for anaesthesia and PICU fellows. Other opportunities for teaching the wider theatre tea are available.