Job details
- Job reference: 255428
- Salary: Clinical Fellow (£45,504 - £71,550)
- Job closing date: 02/09/2026
- Job Type: Medical and Dental
- Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Job posted date: 19/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Golden Jubilee
- Department: Anaesthesia
Applications are invited for the posts of:
Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia
(Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Perioperative Medicine)
Applications are invited for enthusiastic and committed anaesthetists to join the Department of Anaesthesia at NHS Golden Jubilee University Hospital.
This post designed to provide advanced training and experience in high throughput elective anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and quality improvement within one of Europe’s leading elective surgical centres.
Successful applicants will provide general and regional anaesthesia across a range of specialties including orthopaedics, general surgery and colorectal surgery. The role includes opportunities to contribute to pre-assessment services, enhanced recovery pathways and the Acute Pain Service. Fellows will also be supported to undertake a quality improvement project aligned to the work of the anaesthetic department, with dedicated supervision and allocated time within the job plan.
NHS Golden Jubilee is home to the largest arthroplasty unit in the UK, delivering over 30% of NHS hip and knee replacements in Scotland. Supported by an £80 million Scottish Government investment, the hospital is expanding elective services, with theatre capacity increasing from 15 to 26 operating theatres.
Applicants must hold full GMC registration and FRCA (or equivalent).
Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr Ruth Thomas, Clinical Lead – ruth.thomas3@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
Dr Kenneth McKinlay, Clinical Director – kenneth.mckinlay@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
Amanda Gardiner, Assistant Service Manager – amanda.gardiner@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
To arrange an informal visit please contact Amanda Gardiner on 0141 951 5379.
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.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years postgraduate training in anaesthesia
- Awareness of all aspects of anaesthetic perioperative care for elective and emergency patients, with a focus on elective orthopaedics, general and colorectal patients
Desirable
- Specialist training in Regional anaesthesia.
- European Society of Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA) diploma
- Previous experience of working in NHS.
Qualifications
Essential
- Primary medical degree
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice for the duration of the post
- Post graduate professional qualification in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Post CCT
Professional Values
Essential
- Adheres to professional requirements of annual appraisal, job planning and reviews of performance and progression.
- Demonstrates the professional values and behaviours set out in Good Medical Practice.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Provides safe and effective general and regional anaesthesia, and procedural sedation, independently for all patients.
- Ability to take responsibility for independent management of ASA 1, 2 and 3 patients.
- Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with patients and other team members to reduce the risks associated with surgery.
Desirable
- Leadership in clinical risk systems in Anaesthesia
- Experience in ultrasound for regional anaesthesia
- IT skills including use of clinical systems.
- Understanding of the objectives of NHS GJNH
- Core understanding of board values
Research and innovation
Essential
- Keeps up-to-date with current research and best practice
- Locates and uses clinical guidelines appropriately
- Critically appraises and understands the relevance of research evidence in anaesthesia
- Supports any research activities being undertaken within the Trust as required.
Desirable
- Undertakes significant involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
- Undertaken training in research methodology.
Leadership and team working
Essential
- Ability to lead diverse teams within all areas of the hospital
- Understands own leadership style and its impact on others
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective relationships across teams, contributing to their successful working
- Demonstrates ability to challenge others, escalating concerns when necessary
- Critically reflects on decision-making explaining them effectively to others
Desirable
- Undertaken training in management and / or team working.
Patient safety and quality improvement
Essential
- Takes prompt action to ensure a high standard of safety and quality of patient care
- Ability to collaborate with hospital teams to manage risk
- Understanding of clinical governance systems
- Active and consistent engagement with local quality improvement projects
Desirable
- Participates in regional or national quality improvement projects
- Implements evidence-based change to improve patient care
- Undertaken training in quality improvement methodology
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