Senior Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia
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 – 12 sessions per week Job ref 180-SCF-5465
Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cambridge University Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £109,898.27 inclusive of 8% of basic for on‑call and £6,000 retention premium Salary period Yearly Closing 24/08/2026 23:59
Job overview
Applications are invited for a Subspecialty Senior Clinical Fellowship programme in Regional Anaesthesia at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, UK.
This post is to start from 03 February 2027 for a period of 12 months.The Senior Clinical Fellow post would suit applicants who have completed or nearly completed a recognised anaesthetic specialist training programme, including someone who already possesses a CCT in Anaesthesia.
The post offers the opportunity to develop and increase anaesthetic experience in regional anaesthesia, prior to taking up a consultant post. The level of supervision will be tailored to the fellow’s prior experience with the ultimate aim of independent practice with distant supervision, so to work at junior consultant level with senior consultant support.
Main duties of the job
A 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 centre and a regional referral centre 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 centre for biomedical 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
- 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
- At least 5 years’ experience in anaesthesia/intensive care
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register, with a Licence 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
- Attendance at a recognised teaching course
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register, with a Licence 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
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
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 Dr Anna Hutton Job title Consultant Anaesthetist, Subspecialty SCF Lead Email address anna.hutton2@nhs.net
Additional information
Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to:
Dr Anna Hutton
Consultant Anaesthetist, Lead for Subspecialty Senior Clinical Fellows
anna.hutton2@nhs.net
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