Job overview
The Trust Fellow post in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care is based at The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.
The post is agreed for six months initially with potential for extension, subject to review. This post is ideally suited to those who have completed the modular components of a Core Training programme in anaesthesia and the primary FRCA and who are seeking further clinical experience and portfolio-boosting opportunities in readiness for application to specialty training.
Main duties of the job
Daytime work will be apportioned between the cardiothoracic intensive care unit, cardiothoracic theatres, GA cases in the cardiac cath labs and Anaesthetic Pre-assessment Clinics. Consultant supervision will be provided at all times due to the high risk nature of the speciality. Out of hours, the primary responsibility is to the cardiac intensive care unit; however the opportunity for supervised emergency cath lab and theatre work is available. There is a hybrid rota of anaesthetic registrars and ACCP’s covering the cardiothoracic critical care unit on a 1 in 9 rota which is EWTD compliant and receives appropriate banding. A typical on-call shift will consist of two residents from: Trust grade doctors, advanced critical care practitioners (ACCPs), rotating anaesthetic specialty registrars and senior advanced trainees in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. Cardiothoracic surgical registrar support is also available 24/7 alongside support from the general anaesthetic and critical care teams.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Active engagement with clinical audit and quality improvement
- Able to contribute to teaching and training of others in clinical settings
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Peer reviewed publication(s)
- Life support or simulation course instructor
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
- Minimum of two years training in anaesthesia with completion of (or equivalent to) all Core Level Training Competencies
- ALS provider
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
- Experience and interest in critical care
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
- Evidence of compliance with standards of “Good Medical Practice”
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional degrees or diplomas
- Distinctions or Post-Graduate Prizes
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This advert is for Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia Trust Registrar with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in The James Cook University Hospital. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £67325.00 to £76582.00. The contract type is Fixed term: 1 year (On-call). The application deadline is 28 Aug 2026.
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