University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Cardiac Anaesthesia Fellow QEHB

The closing date is 17 August 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Cardiac Anaesthesia Fellowship based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.

Fellows in cardiac anaesthesia will have exposure to the core allied specialities relevant to cardiac anaesthesia.

Main duties of the job

Training in cardiac anaesthesia will include conventional cases such as CABG and valve replacements and more complex cases such as heart and lung transplantation, insertion of mechanical cardiac support devices and aorta surgery.

Training in transoesophageal echocardiography will also be provided.

Fellows are expected to work in the cardiac intensive care unit, where they will have training opportunities in the management of complex postoperative cases.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

10 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

12890

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Fellows:

*will perform cardiac pre-op assessment clinics.

*may have training in thoracic anaesthesia if desired.

*will have educational duties and supervise junior trainees when applicable.

*will have an educational supervisor and a regular review of competency achievements would be undertaken to oversee the progress.

Please see attached Job Description for more details about this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Fellows:

*will perform cardiac pre-op assessment clinics.

*may have training in thoracic anaesthesia if desired.

*will have educational duties and supervise junior trainees when applicable.

*will have an educational supervisor and a regular review of competency achievements would be undertaken to oversee the progress.

Please see attached Job Description for more details about this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • General Medical Council registration with
  • a license to practice
  • Completion of Foundation & Core training
  • or equivalent 4 years PG experience
  • Primary FRCA or equivalent.
  • Required IELTS Score/PLAB examination

Experience

Essential

  • Broad knowledge of Anaesthetics &
  • Intensive Care
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • skills
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Organisational and leadership skills
  • Clinical Governance understanding
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
  • General Medical Council registration with
  • a license to practice
  • Completion of Foundation & Core training
  • or equivalent 4 years PG experience
  • Primary FRCA or equivalent.
  • Required IELTS Score/PLAB examination

Experience

Essential

  • Broad knowledge of Anaesthetics &
  • Intensive Care
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • skills
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Organisational and leadership skills
  • Clinical Governance understanding

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant

Dr Alejandro Barrios

Alejandro.Barrios@uhb.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

10 August 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

12890

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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