Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (General)

Job summary
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.

About us
The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details
Date posted: 27 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £109,898.27 a year inclusive of 8% of basic for on-call and £6,000 retention premium
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-SCF-5446
Job locations: Cambridge University Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Addenbrookes 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, Womens 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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).