Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience of working as an anaesthetist in the UK
- Experience
Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
- Qualifications
Full GMC registration
- Qualifications
Primary FRCA
- Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of clinical governance
- Skills and Knowledge
Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Skills and Knowledge
Competent to deliver general anaesthesia safely to adults
- Skills and Knowledge
Competent in obstetric anaesthesia
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous clinical experience in regional anaesthesia
- Qualifications
Final FRCA or equivalent
- Qualifications
CCT
Job overview
We have a new opportunity to join our Anaesthesia Team at Frimley Park Hospital as a Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia.
The post is for 12 months commencing either August 2027, February 2028 or August 2028.
The Fellowship is aimed at senior trainees who are in possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) or CCT holders seeking specialised training in regional anaesthesia. The Fellowship can be adapted to support the Fellow in developing specific interests.
Main duties of the job
This Fellowship provides advanced training in regional anaesthesia, enabling the post‑holder to develop expertise in ultrasound‑guided nerve blocks and continuous catheter techniques while working towards the ESRA Diploma.
The role includes hands‑on clinical practice, opportunities to teach on local training courses, and involvement in research, audit and service development projects.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role details.
Some of the key requirements include:
- Mastery of a wide range of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks including advanced techniques and facial plane blocks.
- Demonstration of relevant sonoanatomy, probe selection, needling techniques, local anaesthetic injection and spread in the context of performing regional nerve blocks
- Ability to insert peri-neural catheters (e.g. upper and limb, rectus sheath and paravertebral) and manage their use post-operatively including ambulatory local anaesthesia pumps
- Demonstration of the use of ultrasound for neuraxial regional anaesthesia
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.
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This advert is for Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia with Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in Frimley, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £55,355 - £77,348 per annum. The contract type is Fixed term: 12 months (Full Time hours). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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