Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ Equivalent) in Anaesthetics
This is a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ Equivalent) post in Anaesthesia based at Hammersmith Hospital. The position commences in February 2026 and lasts a minimum of six months in the first instance, extendable to one year based on satisfactory assessments. A minimum of 21 months of anaesthetic experience is required.
Main duties
Thesis list allocations in theatre will allow the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties offered at Hammersmith Hospital under direct consultant supervision. Almost all operating lists are consultant‑delivered training lists.
In addition to elective theatre work, the post holder will cover the registrar rota for theatres when on call. The rota follows a full shift pattern with prospective cover and complies with the European Working Time Directive and the 2016 junior doctor contract.
Teaching Activities
Teaching takes place weekly, both face‑to‑face in the anaesthetic department and via MS Teams. The teaching has a cardiac focus but also covers the full range of clinical work encountered at Hammersmith Hospital, including topics covering the FRCA examination syllabus. Teaching is consultant‑supervised and delivered by both consultants and trainees.
A monthly journal club is also available.
Research
The department includes several research‑active clinicians who conduct experimental studies and are chief/co‑investigators of large, multicentre trials across basic, translational, and clinical realms. Current research topics include anaesthesia for major general surgery, perioperative multi‑organ failure, postoperative pulmonary complications, acute kidney injury, patient blood management, and sepsis.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with leading clinicians who push boundaries in patient care. Working with a vibrant team, you will develop your career through flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, and staff recognition schemes. Optional benefits include cycle‑to‑work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, and membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
Staff are encouraged to receive the COVID‑vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues, and the wider community. The Trust requires compliance with infection prevention and control procedures, including lateral line testing, handwashing, and mask wearing according to current protocols. Interviews are mostly conducted virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part‑time, or by job share.
Job responsibilities
Theatre list allocations change weekly, allowing the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties at Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision.
General anaesthetic duties include pre‑operative assessment, intra‑operative care, and post‑operative management of theatre cases.
The department operates a full shift rota compliant with the New Deal, EWTD, and 2016 junior doctor contract. The rota is 1:8 rolling, with 48 hours per week. Theatre working days are as follows:
* Normal day: 07:30 – 17:30
* Long day: 07:30 – 20:00 (1:8)
* Night shift: 19:30 – 08:00 (1:8)
Clinical governance is maintained through a strict programme supported by Dr F Plaat representing anaesthesia at Hammersmith Hospital.
Audits are conducted on a rolling basis; the post holder is expected to participate in the clinical audit programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent
* Eligible for full GMC Registration
* Distinctions, prizes
Language
* Able to communicate clearly in written & spoken English
Clinical skills
* Competent in Basic Anaesthetic practice: history taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
* Basic Life Support (BLS)
* Appropriate experience documented in log book
* Experience in anaesthetising elective and emergency ASA I and II surgical patients
* Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
* Understanding of principles of research
* Able to contribute to teaching and learning in the clinical setting
* Has participated in research
* Experience presenting data locally, regionally, nationally
* Additional teaching experience
Audit
* Experience of Audit
* Completed Audit Cycle
* Understanding of clinical governance
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub‑specialty
* Minimum of 21 months anaesthesia experience.
* Knowledge of UK Health Systems
* Understanding current NHS & Anaesthesia issues
* 1–2 years in acute medical or surgical specialty as core trainee or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Salary: £41,750–£54,468 per annum + London Weighting +1A banding.
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