# Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia CW > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-in-anaesthesia-cw/0ab593a9-b598-4d69-a29c-a79b9553679e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-in-anaesthesia-cw/0ab593a9-b598-4d69-a29c-a79b9553679e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** London - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** + On calls & London Weighting - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 6 months (with a view to extension up to 12 months) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week (+1A Banding & London Weighting) - **Closing date:** 2026-05-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-22T13:46:32.201Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Chelsea_Westminster_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Obstetric_Anaesthesia/Obstetric_Anaesthesia-v8033631 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8033631?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview This is a 6 month post, with a possibility to extend to 12 months and beyond if mutually agreeable.  The post is suitable for an experienced anaesthetic trainee (ST4 equivalent and above) wishing to consolidate their experience in anaesthesia. Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA anaesthetic curriculum and be in possession of the Primary FRCA examination or equivalent from overseas. Completion of full FRCA or equivalent is desirable. The post holder would join a busy department that provides anaesthetic services for multiple adult and paediatric surgical specialties and a busy labour ward.  There is scope for moulding the position to a degree to match the particular interests of the successful applicant. ### Main duties of the job We are able to support portfolio development within both the training and portfolio (CESR) pathways and provide clinical training in general surgery, orthopaedics and trauma, paediatrics, regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, pain and intensive care amongst other areas of anaesthetic training as specified by the RCOA. We are able to provide comprehensive support of non-clinical domains of the anaesthetic curriculum. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Day time clinical duties will initially be based on labour ward and then will be tailored to the individuals training requirements. There will be a 1:8 on-call commitment on the resident obstetric Registrar rota.  Applicants must be competent independently inserting neuraxial spinal and epidural blocks for both labour analgesia and for operative procedures. The successful candidate must also be able to confidently manage a busy labour ward out of hours, and be able to provide initial management and resuscitation for all obstetric emergencies such as category one caesarean section, major obstetric haemorrhage, and severe pre-eclampsia among others. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking to develop their clinical and technical skills within the NHS. ## Job Details This is a 6 month post, with a possibility to extend to 12 months and beyond if mutually agreeable.  The post is suitable for an experienced anaesthetic trainee (ST4 equivalent and above) wishing to consolidate their experience in anaesthesia. Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA anaesthetic curriculum and be in possession of the Primary FRCA examination or equivalent from overseas. Completion of full FRCA or equivalent is desirable. The post holder would join a busy department that provides anaesthetic services for multiple adult and paediatric surgical specialties and a busy labour ward.  There is scope for moulding the position to a degree to match the particular interests of the successful applicant. ## Job Description We are able to support portfolio development within both the training and portfolio (CESR) pathways and provide clinical training in general surgery, orthopaedics and trauma, paediatrics, regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, pain and intensive care amongst other areas of anaesthetic training as specified by the RCOA. We are able to provide comprehensive support of non-clinical domains of the anaesthetic curriculum. ## Responsibilities Day time clinical duties will initially be based on labour ward and then will be tailored to the individuals training requirements. There will be a 1:8 on-call commitment on the resident obstetric Registrar rota.  Applicants must be competent independently inserting neuraxial spinal and epidural blocks for both labour analgesia and for operative procedures. The successful candidate must also be able to confidently manage a busy labour ward out of hours, and be able to provide initial management and resuscitation for all obstetric emergencies such as category one caesarean section, major obstetric haemorrhage, and severe pre-eclampsia among others. This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking to develop their clinical and technical skills within the NHS. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Stage 1 Anaesthetic Training (or equivalent experience) - Understanding of and evidence of participation in clinical Governance and Audit - Experience in teaching/simulation **Desirable** - Experience in Research ### Skills and Knowledge **Essential** - Flexible, objective and assertive - Excellent communication skills - Able to work within a multidisciplinary team - Well organised, conscientious; ability to complete projects - All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English. ### Education and qualifications **Essential** - Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification - ALS certification - Primary FRCA or equivalent **Desirable** - APLS/ATLS or equivalent - Higher degree - Teaching qualification - Final FRCA or equivalent ## Documents - [job features (pdf, 390.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10321354) - [recruitment pack (pdf, 2.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1313) - [policy statement (pdf, 144.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=891) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 85.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=890) - [staff benefits and wellbeing (pdf, 177.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1256) - [senior clinical fellow in anaesthetics (pdf, 768.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10321353) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.