Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) CESR programme in Anaesthesia and ICM: Sponsorship Available

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) CESR preparation programme in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine.

There are two posts available from 03 February 2027, for a period of 36 months.

Post one: 12 months at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (Harlow), followed by 2 years at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Post two: 36 months at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

This 36 month fellowship programme in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care is aimed at applicants who are planning to apply for equivalence through the CESR process/ portfolio pathway for Anaesthetics.

There are 42 operating theatres in total of which there are 26 in the main theatre block, 6 in the Addenbrookes Treatment Centre, and others in Ely Day Surgery Unit, Cambridge Eye Unit, Cambridge Movement and surgical Hub and the Rosie Maternity Unit. In addition the Anaesthetic department is responsible for providing Anaesthetic services in a number of other areas across the trust e.g. Endoscopy, Radiology, Paediatric Day Unit, post anaesthesia care unit (PACU) etc.

We also have a well-established perioperative medicine unit with regular specialist multidisciplinary state of the art clinics for frail and elderly patients. There is currently substantial work being undertaken in the development of patient pathways across the whole patient journey for elective and emergency care.

Person Specification

Shortlistable

Essential

  • Full FRCA or equivalent qualification
  • Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC at time of application
  • At least 5 years of experience in anaesthesia
  • At least 1 year of experience working in anaesthesia in the United Kingdom
  • Completed Specialty Registrar or equivalent training to ST6 level passing the associated competencies
  • Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
  • Experience of supervising residents and of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates

Desirable

  • Higher degree, e.g. MD/PhD
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent accreditation from a recognised overseas

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: 27 September 2026

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