Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (General)
NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term 12 months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 180-SCF -5180
Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cambridge University Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £82,435.50 per annum, plus 5% on call Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2025 23:59
Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia (General) for a period of 12 months commencing 04 February 2026.
The Senior Clinical Fellow post would suit applicants who have completed or nearly completed a recognised anaesthetic specialist training program, including someone who already possesses a CCT in Anaesthesia. The posts offer the opportunity to increase general anaesthetic experience prior to taking up a consultant post and also to develop or further an interest in a subspecialty of Anaesthesia, excluding Cardiothoracics.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Clinical Fellow will be effectively working at Junior Consultant level with Senior Consultant support and distant supervision available at all times. Senior Clinical Fellows participate in a non-resident on call rota.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Working for our organisation
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.
Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Addenbrooke’s is a thriving, modern NHS hospital based in Cambridge, England. The hospital is the local hospital for people living in the Cambridge area as well as being an internationally renowned transplant center and a regional referral center for an increasing number of specialties. It has strong international links particularly through the University. It is the teaching hospital for the University of Cambridge and is a world-class center for bio-medical research.
The hospital offers particular experience in Neuroanaesthesia, Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery, airway experience including ENT, major reconstructive Head and Neck and Maxillofacial Surgery, Women’s Health, Paediatric Anaesthesia, regional Anaesthesia and Trauma, Transplant Anaesthesia, Vascular Anaesthesia, most major surgeries and Acute and Chronic Pain Management.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
Shortlistable
* FRCA or Equivalent Qualification
* General Medical Council Licence required at time of commencement
* Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Anaesthesia
* Experience of supervising trainees and of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
* Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
* Entry on GMC Specialist Register, with a License to Practice; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview, or equivalent
* At least 5 years’ experience in anaesthesia/intensive care
* Attendance at a recognised management course
* Attendance at a recognised teaching course
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name Anthony O'Dwyer Job title Consultant Anaesthetist Email address anthony.o'dwyer@nhs.net Additional information
Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Anthony O'Dwyer, Consultant Anaesthetist (anthony.o'dwyer@nhs.net)
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