Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia
Job summary This application is for the post of Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia at University College Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis and provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven candidate to join a progressive and dynamic department. They will contribute to developing our goals of clinical excellence, training of the highest quality in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine and world class research. We offer a range of clinical fellowships, supervised by experts in their field. These include: 1) Regional Anaesthesia2) Airway Anaesthesia3) Thoracic Anaesthesia4) Complex Major Surgery/Bariatrics5) Obstetric Anaesthesia Combination fellowships may be accommodated (dependent on availability).There is typically one post per subspecialty. You may wish to consider multiple subspecialties at application/interview. Start date Wednesday 4th August 2027 In the interest of fairness, deferred starts are not accepted. Main duties of the job The post is for a clinical fellowship and will involve a majority of clinical sessions (~50%) in the chosen subspecialty. This will be combined with sessions in other areas of personal interest and department needs. Fellows will be given the opportunity to run appropriate elective lists to consolidate independent practice. The post provides half a day per week (averaged) for research, education and management. Fellows will be encouraged and expected to contribute to the department through engagement in quality improvement, audits, teaching or research, and will be provided support. The preferred candidate will be self-driven and proactive. You will be expected to be on the on-call rota, including night shifts. Commitments are typically 1 in 9, covering theatres and maternity; the exact deployment is dependent on experience and rota requirements. Occasionally, the on call rota is full, and an alternative rota will apply. About us University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research. We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:o University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)o National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgeryo Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitalso University College Hospital Grafton Way Buildingo Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicineo University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centreo The Hospital for Tropical Diseaseso University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology. We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040. Details Date posted 02 October 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £67,325 a year Per annum plus London Weighting Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 309-UCLH-8333993 Job locations University College London Hospitals 235 Euston Road London NW1 2BU United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working . To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Job description Job responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description. Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff* * UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row. UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working . To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH? Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise MBBS Primary FRCA Desirable Final FRCA MRCP Completion of a Higher Degree Completed educator training Experience Essential Ability to practice anaesthesia in general specialties; experience of high risk anaesthesia and obstetrics Familiarity with routine and complex airway management Demonstrable involvement in clinical governance, audit and/or QI. Active participation as a trainer in education programmes Desirable Lead for audit and quality improvement projects with demonstrable and publishable effects Management experience e.g. rota management Experience of research with publishable results. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to anaesthetise for a wide variety of surgery in patients with multiple co morbidities Able to perform neuroaxial techniques Communication Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Ability to see patients as people. Personal and People Development Essential Ability to work cooperatively with others. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties Specific Requirements Essential Willing and able to participate in on-call rotas, as required. Person Specification Knowledge and Qualifications Essential Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise MBBS Primary FRCA Desirable Final FRCA MRCP Completion of a Higher Degree Completed educator training Experience Essential Ability to practice anaesthesia in general specialties; experience of high risk anaesthesia and obstetrics Familiarity with routine and complex airway management Demonstrable involvement in clinical governance, audit and/or QI. Active participation as a trainer in education programmes Desirable Lead for audit and quality improvement projects with demonstrable and publishable effects Management experience e.g. rota management Experience of research with publishable results. Skills and Abilities Essential Able to anaesthetise for a wide variety of surgery in patients with multiple co morbidities Able to perform neuroaxial techniques Communication Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English Ability to see patients as people. Personal and People Development Essential Ability to work cooperatively with others. Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority. Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion Essential Demonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and/or Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties Specific Requirements Essential Willing and able to participate in on-call rotas, as required. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
