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Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia and Neuroscience at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, commencing on 03 February 2027 & 04 August 2027. These posts are for a period of 12 months.
This fellowship post would suit applicants who have completed or nearly completed a recognised anaesthetic specialist training programme, including someone who already possesses a CCT in anaesthesia or a senior anaesthetic registrar at UK ST6/7 level.
The post offers the opportunity to develop and increase anaesthetic experience in Neuroanaesthesia, prior to taking up a consultant post. The level of supervision will be tailored to the Fellow’s prior experience with the ultimate aim of independent practice with distant supervision, so to work at junior consultant level with senior consultant support.
Main duties of the job
To be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria as detailed in the person specification.
A 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.
The Fellow will be expected to cover the Neuroanaesthesia service or the Stroke Thrombectomy service out of hours on a EWTD shift pattern.
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
The Neuroanaesthesia fellowship programme mirrors the requirements for the Royal College of Anaesthesia Advanced Training in Neuro anaesthesia but it is not a recognised RCOA training post. The overall goals of the fellowship are to provide advanced clinical training in this subspecialty along with research and educational experience to develop leading neuro-anaesthetists for the future. A successful applicant will complete modular rotation through neuro anaesthesia, neuro interventional radiology, stroke Thrombectomy and neuro critical care. There is also an option to gain major trauma experience.
The Cambridge Neuroanaesthesia Fellowship is an ICPNT (International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training) accredited programme.
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 centre and a regional referral centre 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 centre 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
Desirable
- Higher Degree, e.g. MD/PhD
- Completion of a post CCT fellowship in Neuroanaesthesia
- Completion of Advanced Training in Anaesthesia for neurosurgery, neuroradiology and neuro critical care from the RCoA (or equivalent)
- Attendance at a recognised management course
- Attendance at a recognised teaching course
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This advert is for Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia and Neuroscience 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 £78,504.23 Per annum Pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term 12 months). The application deadline is 07 Jul 2026.
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