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Job overview
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia (General) for a period of 12 months, commencing 03 February 2027. Other dates will be considered.
The Senior Clinical Fellow post would suit applicants who have completed or nearly completed a recognised anaesthetic specialist training program, including someone who already possesses a CCT in Anaesthesia. The posts offer the opportunity to increase general anaesthetic experience prior to taking up a consultant post and also to develop or further an interest in a subspecialty of Anaesthesia, excluding Cardiothoracics.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Clinical Fellow will be effectively working at Junior Consultant level with Senior Consultant support and distant supervision available at all times. Senior Clinical Fellows participate in a non-resident on call rota.
Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required.
Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Addenbrooke’s is a thriving, modern NHS hospital based in Cambridge, England. The hospital is the local hospital for people living in the Cambridge area as well as being an internationally renowned transplant center and a regional referral center for an increasing number of specialties. It has strong international links particularly through the University. It is the teaching hospital for the University of Cambridge and is a world-class center for bio-medical research.
The hospital offers particular experience in Neuroanaesthesia, Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery, airway experience including ENT, major reconstructive Head and Neck and Maxillofacial Surgery, Women’s Health, Paediatric Anaesthesia, regional Anaesthesia and Trauma, Transplant Anaesthesia, Vascular Anaesthesia, most major surgeries and Acute and Chronic Pain Management.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- FRCA or Equivalent Qualification
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Anaesthesia
- Experience of supervising trainees and of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
- Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
- At least 5 years’ experience in anaesthesia/intensive care
Desirable
- Entry on GMC Specialist Register, with a License to Practice; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview, or equivalent
- Attendance at a recognised teaching course
- Ability to undertake research projects and audit
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (General) with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Cambridge, East of England, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £109,898.27 inclusive of 8% of basic for on-call and £6,000 retention premium. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term 12 months). The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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