Senior clinical fellow in anaesthesia and pain management

Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Pain Management

Closing date: 28 June 2026

This post, without on‑call commitment, offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated anaesthetist to join a dynamic pain team delivering multidisciplinary acute care across Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The successful candidate will be provided structured clinical training in pain management under direct supervision during the initial training period. The post holder will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the pain service. This post is not recognised for training by the Deanery but equivalence of training can be negotiated with the Regional Advisor for Pain Medicine in the future. Subject to the provisions of the terms and conditions of service he/she must observe agreed policies on clinical matters and should follow the standing orders and financial instructions of the Hospital. In the management of employees of the Trust, he/she will be expected to follow legislation laid down in this respect.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will work with the Pain team to obtain structured supervised training in various aspects of pain medicine (Acute, Chronic and Cancer Pain) initially and also provide anaesthetic services.

Applicants must be eligible for limited registration for non‑training posts. Once the initial supervised training in pain medicine is completed (duration of training varies depending on the prior pain experience of the applicant), he/she will be able to work under distant supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration at the time of appointment
• MBBS or Equivalent
• Current ALS provider

Experience

• Two years experience of a broad range of specialties within Anaesthesia
• Two years experience of Anaesthesia as a specialty trainee or has equivalent experience and competences
• Completion of Core Training in Anaesthesia by time of appointment
• Understanding of Research Concepts
• Wide range of experience of Anaesthesia, able to demonstrate knowledge, skill and experience in Anaesthesia
• Experience of audit management

Skills

• Ability to work in a team
• Able to teach clinical skills

Other

• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and others

Values

• We are kind
• We are open
• We are inclusive

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.