Clinical Fellow - Anaesthetic


Location
Clydebank, Scotland
Salary
£45,504 - £71,550
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
29 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Posted Date
15 Oct 2026
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Job details

  • Job reference: 260134
  • Salary: Snr. Clinical Fellow (Spec Reg) (£45,504 - £71,550)
  • Job closing date: 29/10/2026
  • Job Type: Medical and Dental
  • Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
  • Employment type: Fixed-term
  • Hours Per Week: 40
  • Job posted date: 15/10/2026
  • Employer (NHS Board): NHS Golden Jubilee
  • Department: Anaesthetics, Cardiothoracic

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is the regional tertiary centre for cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery and complex electrophysiology for the West of Scotland and one of two regional PCI centres. The institution also houses National Services such as Adult Congenital (SACCS), Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit and the National Advanced Heart Failure Service including heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellowship Post in cardiothoracic anaesthesia, critical care and echocardiography.

This 12 month post will involve working as the cardiothoracic anaesthetic fellow in cardiothoracic theatres and the cardiac intensive care unit. The fellow will undertake supervised training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care alongside the rotational anaesthetic trainees from the West of Scotland deanery. The post-holder would also be expected to be able to work independently in general and orthopaedic theatres when required.

Post holders will take part in the cardiothoracic anaesthetic full shift rota for cardiac intensive care. This rota comprises rotational ST anaesthetic trainees, two anaesthetic lecturer posts and a senior clinical fellow.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have passed the FRCA examination (or equivalent).

For further information regarding the above post please contact

Dr Ken McKinlay, Clinical Director, by emailing: ken.mckinlay@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk or Dr Andrew Nath, College Tutor by emailing Andrew.nath@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk

To arrange an informal visit please contact, Ms Amanda Forbes, Service Manager, Heart, Lung & Diagnostics, on 0141 951 5389 or Amanda.forbes@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk

Please complete your application in your own words. Applications generated wholly or partly using artificial intelligence (AI) may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

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