Clinical Fellow in Advanced Airway Management
Clinical Fellow Supervisor: Dr Bhavesh Patel
A clinical fellow post is available for an initial 6 months (extendable for further 6 months by
mutual agreement) from August 2015 and is suitable for ST 5, 6, 7 or post CCT equivalent
wishing to gain further experience in Advanced Airway Management.
The Royal Surrey County 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.
This post will focus on the following areas:
1. Anaesthesia for head & neck oncology. Currently 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.
2. Anaesthesia for maxillofacial surgery. 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.
3. Anaesthesia for ENT surgery. The hospital is also a tertiary referral centre for
complex nasal and sinus conditions, as well as specialist otology and general
paediatric services.
4. Teaching. 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.
5. Research. The department has close links with the Postgraduate Medical School at
the University of Surrey including access to the Research Design Service.
Candidates must have a research project in progress. Presentation of case
reports/audits at the annual Difficult Airway Society meeting is also expected.
Candidates are encouraged to make arrangements to visit the department and contact Dr
Bhavesh Patel – lead clinical supervisor for Airway Fellowship.