Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (General): Sponsorship Available

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia (General) for a period of 12 months, commencing 03 February 2027. Other dates will be considered.

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.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • 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
  • Attendance at a recognised teaching course
  • 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
  • Ability to undertake research projects and audit

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 11 August 2026

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