Job summary
Applications are warmly invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia.
The post is suitable for anaesthetists with a minimum of 3 years' experience in anaesthesia. There will be the opportunity to work towards those RCOA Supervised Learning Events which can be fulfilled at a district general hospital. Post-holders will be allocated an Educational Supervisor.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain experience in all areas of clinical practice in anaesthesia. The post holder will participate in out-of-hours service provision in anaesthetics on a 1:8 full shift rota which includes long days, nights and weekend. The post holder will be expected to work on the General and Obstetrics Rotas.
The post is to commence in February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. This is a 6-month contract finishing in early August 2026. The post holder will work at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust sites and will have a similar working pattern to residents in the training programme. This post is based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Woolwich.
A consultant anaesthetist will locally supervise daytime elective theatre work and distant supervision by the non-resident on-call consultant. The candidate will never work outside their safe level of competence.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
The post holder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of anaesthetic services to the patients of Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust
Training of junior staff:
The post holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under the training plan that post holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
The post holder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Appraisal:
All medical and dental staff are required to undertake appraisal annually.
Other:
The list of duties and responsibilities given above is not an exhaustive list and you may be asked to undertake other duties in line with the overall purpose and nature of the post as may be required from time to time.
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
The resident anaesthetic on-callteam is mirrored on both sites comprising three tiers CT level, ST level andSAS/CF level; 2 are general first and second responders for the entirehospital and one dedicated obstetric anaesthetist. The on-call team alsoprovide airway and transfer skill for intensive care until as required.The on-calls will be predominantly covering the rota that comprises a 1:8 shiftpattern which includes normal days, Long Days (08:00-20:30), Night shifts(20:00-08:30) and Weekend shifts (08:00 -20:30). The post holder will beexpected to work on the General and Obstetrics Rotas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The resident anaesthetic on-callteam is mirrored on both sites comprising three tiers CT level, ST level andSAS/CF level; 2 are general first and second responders for the entirehospital and one dedicated obstetric anaesthetist. The on-call team alsoprovide airway and transfer skill for intensive care until as required.The on-calls will be predominantly covering the rota that comprises a 1:8 shiftpattern which includes normal days, Long Days (08:00-20:30), Night shifts(20:00-08:30) and Weekend shifts (08:00 -20:30). The post holder will beexpected to work on the General and Obstetrics Rotas.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- 1st class honours for BSc
- Distinction, merits or equivalent throughout undergraduate medical program
- FRCA Part 1 or equivalent
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement
- Initial Assessment of Competence in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- 3 years anaesthetic training or equivalent
- Previous anaesthetic experience
- Experience of resident anaesthetic obstetric shifts
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good Listening, reading, writing and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Capacity to work effectively with others.
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat other with understanding
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
IT skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
- Ability to use patient information systems
Other Attributes
Essential
- The ability to prioritise tasks and information and take appropriate decisions
- Initiative and ability to deal with pressure and/or challenge
- Commitment to learning and continued professional development
- Self-awareness and insight into the boundaries of their own abilities
- An understanding of equality, diversity & inclusion
- Sees patients as people
Research and Audit Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of audit and research
- Evidence of active participation in audit / quality improvement project
- Understanding of research principles.
- Active audit interest demonstrated by at least one completed clinical audit in the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievement
- Publications in peer review journals.
- Previous experience in research activity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree MBBS or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Competencies in line with GMC Standards/Good Medical Practice
Desirable
- 1st class honours for BSc
- Distinction, merits or equivalent throughout undergraduate medical program
- FRCA Part 1 or equivalent
Clinical Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement
- Initial Assessment of Competence in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Initial Assessment of Competence in Obstetric Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
- Able to prioritise clinical need
Desirable
- 3 years anaesthetic training or equivalent
- Previous anaesthetic experience
- Experience of resident anaesthetic obstetric shifts
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates good Listening, reading, writing and speaking in English language that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013)
- Able to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions
- Capacity to work effectively with others.
- Ability to work as part of a multi professional team
- Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat other with understanding
Teaching & Training Experience
Essential
- Experience of teaching clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplines.
IT skills
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft office packages, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint.
- Ability to use patient information systems
Other Attributes
Essential
- The ability to prioritise tasks and information and take appropriate decisions
- Initiative and ability to deal with pressure and/or challenge
- Commitment to learning and continued professional development
- Self-awareness and insight into the boundaries of their own abilities
- An understanding of equality, diversity & inclusion
- Sees patients as people
Research and Audit Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of the importance of audit and research
- Evidence of active participation in audit / quality improvement project
- Understanding of research principles.
- Active audit interest demonstrated by at least one completed clinical audit in the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant academic and research achievement
- Publications in peer review journals.
- Previous experience in research activity.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
