Main area Anaesthetics Grade Senior Clinical Fellow Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Possibility of a further 6 month extension) Hours Full time – 40 hours per week (plus on call) Job ref 159-LWH-274-26
Employer Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Liverpool Women’s Hospital Trust Town Liverpool Salary £67,325 – £76,582 per annum (dependant on experience) Salary period Yearly Closing 05/11/2026 23:59
Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics
Senior Clinical Fellow
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
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Job overview
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is offering a fixed term post (LAS CT3/ST4 level and above) for an initial period of 6 months. The department provides anaesthesia for Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Gynae oncology for both elective and emergency patients.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the trainee will work flexibly under the direction of the Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied. The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.
There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota is in place. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.
These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women’s Hospital Crown Street.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities – from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page .
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is offering a fixed term post (LAS CT3/ST4 level and above) for an initial period of 6 months. The department provides anaesthesia for Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Gynae oncology for both elective and emergency patients.
It is expected that the trainee will work flexibly under the direction of the
Anaesthesia and Theatres Directorate to provide anaesthetic services.
Initially, all lists are under close supervision of a Consultant Anaesthetist, and depending on previous experience and competencies, the successful candidate will be expected to work unaccompanied. The work on delivery suite encompasses elective and emergency obstetric anaesthesia in supporting the busy unit.
There is a Full Shift pattern rota for the department. The successful candidate will be expected in the normal run of his/her duties and within the contract and job description, to cover for the occasional brief absences of a colleague as far as is practical. An EWTD compliant full shift rota is in place. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake emergency on-call, including attendance at cardiac arrest calls.
These duties will be located mainly at Liverpool Women’s Hospital Crown Street.
Skills & Experience
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good Clinical Care
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Maintaining Good Clinical Practice
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good Relationships and communication with patients
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Good working relationships with colleagues
- Evidence of achievement of foundation competencies in line with the GMC good standards/Good Medical Practice including: Professional behavior
- Experience in use of Cell salvage and point of care coagulation testing e.g. Rotem
Qualifications / Training/Eligibility
- MBBS/MBchB or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with license to practice at the time of appointment
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- ICM (Basic Competency) or equivalent experience of 3 month training post
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Basic Competency) or equivalent of 3 month training post
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Obstetric Anaesthesia (Intermediate Competency or equivalent)
- Evidence of Human Factors Training, PROMPT or MOET Training
- Experience working within the NHS
Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
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The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.
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LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.
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We have zero tolerance of slavery and human trafficking and are committed to maintaining and improving systems, processes and policies to avoid complicity in human rights violation and to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our supply chain.
The Trust policies, procedures, governance and legal arrangements are robust, ensuring that proper checks and due diligence are applied in employment procedures to ensure compliance with this legislation. We also conform to the NHS employment check standards within our workforce recruitment and selection practices. This strategic approach incorporates analysis of the Trust’s supply chains and its partners to assess risk exposure and management on modern slavery.
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Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name Helen McNamara Job title Clinical Lead for Anaesthetics and Theatres, LWH Email address helen.mcnamara@lwh.nhs.uk
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