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

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Anaesthetic Department at CUH provides highly specialised services for a range of surgical subspecialities. We undertake a full range of complex orthopaedic and plastic surgery. Addenbrooke’s is also the tertiary centre for Neurosciences, Transplantation, Complex Obstetrics, Vascular (including Interventional Radiology), OMFS and Paediatrics for the East of England. Complex cancer surgery is undertaken in most specialties.

It offers the opportunity to develop and enhance experience in all anaesthetic subspecialties provided by at a large tertiary teaching hospital. The programme consists of a structured rotation through all anaesthetic modules providing the evidence needed for a successful CESR application. This includes Neuro, Paediatrics, Pain management, ICM and Cardiothoracics (currently undertaken at CTC at mid and south Essex trust at Basildon).

The CUH CESR program is a regional programme, training is undertaken both at CUH and partner training sites. By the end of year three, it is envisaged that successful applicants will have appropriate training and evidence to submit a successful CESR application. The programme mirrors GMC and the Royal College of Anaesthetists requirements for equivalence, including non-clinical components such as audits, participating in research and opportunities for developing leadership and management skills. Although this is not a recognised training post, the programme is supported by NHS England East of England (deanery) for the necessary funding for courses and support for an annual ARCP like assessment for CESR training.

The final decision to grant the CESR equivalence remains with the GMC subject to approval by the Equivalence committee at the Royal College of Anaesthetists. On successfully completing the 3 year programme all the fellows will be eligible to apply for one of our Senior Clinical Fellow (SCF) posts while they await for their CESR application to be processed by the GMC.

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.