Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia – Colchester Hospital, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust.
The closing date is 15 May 2026
Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity as a fellow post in regional anaesthesia and point of care ultrasound at Colchester Hospital as part of East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust.
The post offers a unique opportunity for anyone who wishes to gain further skills and experience in developing a sub‑speciality interest in regional anaesthesia. You will be exposed to a myriad of regional blocks and have the opportunity to expand regional anaesthesia delivery at Colchester Hospital through teaching, training and quality improvement. The majority of work will be within our new multi‑million pound regional orthopaedic hub, ESEOC, the Dame Clare Marx building which opened in 2025.
The post would be for 12 months, commencing August 2026.
Benefits include a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments where applicable, 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. The Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join an established and enthusiastic team in delivering quality anaesthetic, perioperative and critical care services at the Trust. The post holder will be expected to take part in the out of hour's on‑call rota. All rotas are new junior doctor contract compliant with a frequency of no greater than 1 in 8. The successful candidate would be expected to participate on rotas for ICU, theatres and delivery suite (depending on experience and competencies).
Responsibilities will also include the supervision of junior staff, teaching, training and participation in departmental governance and quality improvement meetings. There will be flexibility for the post‑holder to work in different areas in order to pursue special interests.
Job responsibilities
* Provide a service with the highest standard of care in collaboration with colleagues.
* Work with the multi‑professional team following care pathways and clinical guidelines.
* Follow and maintain good working practices.
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake quality improvement projects related to regional anaesthesia, and to submit regional and national posters and presentations.
Person Specification
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Minimum of 2 years Anaesthetic or Critical Care experience and competencies by time of appointment.
* Evidence of interest in teaching.
* Evidence of achievement of foundation competences by time of appointment.
* Good working relationships with colleagues.
* Evidence of achievement of core anaesthesia competences.
* Have a minimum of one year of recent anaesthetic experience in the UK.
* At least 24 months’ total experience in anaesthesia/ intensive care medicine at CT/ ST level by time of appointment.
* Capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge & judgement.
* Evidence of safe solo anaesthetic practice for ASA 1 & 2 patients.
* Logbook evidence of cases anaesthetised/sessions completed in ICM and procedures performed.
* Primary FRCA.
* Intercalated BSc, BA, BMedSci or equivalent.
* Higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of first medical degree).
* Engagement in teaching activities.
* Evidence supporting good manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination.
* Successful completion of relevant skills course(s) eg, BASICS, IMPACT, TEAM etc. or equivalent.
* With reference to clinical experience, ability to undertake indirectly supervised lists and emergency care of ASA 1 and 2 patients for minor and intermediate surgical procedures.
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.
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
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