Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia
Job Overview
We have a new opportunity to join our Anaesthesia Team at Frimley Park Hospital as a Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia.
The post is for 12 months commencing either August 2027, February 2028 or August 2028.
The Fellowship is aimed at senior trainees who are in possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) or CCT holders seeking specialised training in regional anaesthesia. The Fellowship can be adapted to support the Fellow in developing specific interests.
Main duties of the job
This Fellowship provides advanced training in regional anaesthesia, enabling the post‑holder to develop expertise in ultrasound‑guided nerve blocks and continuous catheter techniques while working towards the ESRA Diploma.
The role includes hands‑on clinical practice, opportunities to teach on local training courses, and involvement in research, audit and service development projects.
Working for our organisation
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role details.
Some Of The Key Requirements Include
- Mastery of a wide range of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks including advanced techniques and facial plane blocks.
- Demonstration of relevant sonoanatomy, probe selection, needling techniques, local anaesthetic injection and spread in the context of performing regional nerve blocks
- Ability to insert peri-neural catheters (e.g. upper and limb, rectus sheath and paravertebral) and manage their use post-operatively including ambulatory local anaesthesia pumps
- Demonstration of the use of ultrasound for neuraxial regional anaesthesia
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Primary FRCA
Desirable criteria
- Final FRCA or equivalent
- CCT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working as an anaesthetist in the UK
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Previous clinical experience in regional anaesthesia
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Competent to deliver general anaesthesia safely to adults
- Competent in obstetric anaesthesia
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.
Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.
We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.
We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.
Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.
Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.
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