Job summary
Applications are invited for two 6-month clinical fellow posts in general anaesthesia at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Two posts are available from November 2025. Start dates after this time will also be considered. These posts are ideally suited to an anaesthetist who has completed their Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) and Primary FRCA and is looking to broaden their anaesthetic experience prior to securing a specialist or higher training post.
This post will primarily be based at Charing Cross hospital with possible opportunities for transfer to Hammersmith or St Mary's hospital (subject to mutual agreement) to gain further exposure to additional sub-specialties and broaden clinical experience.
The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). There will also be opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education & research.
Applicants are required to have completed 4 years of anaesthetic training, the Primary FRCA, Stage 1 RCOA training or equivalent qualification. In addition to elective theatre work, the post holder will cover cardiac arrest calls and the acute pain service when on call.
There is a strong departmental tradition of performing, presenting, and publishing research and audit projects. The post holder will support developments in education, research, leadership and quality improvement projects within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
As a Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 Junior registrar on-call rota alongside other residents. The majority of the post holder's clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists.
The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology and thrombectomy), head and neck (including robotic assisted surgery), urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, plastics, colorectal (including HIPEC), major orthopaedics and day surgery.
Hammersmith Hospital includes renal, hepatobiliary, cardio-thoracic surgery, major gynae-oncology surgery and also provide anaesthesia for upper GI and endocrine surgery.
St Mary's hospital is one of the four London Major Trauma Centres with associated surgical specialties, a quaternary vascular service and a busy obstetric unit. Additionally, colorectal, oesophageal, general, bariatric and paediatric surgery are also provided at this site.
There is a strong departmental tradition of performing, presenting, and publishing research and audit projects. The post holder will support developments in education, research, leadership and quality improvement projects within the Trust.
Normal theatre working day 07:30 - 17:30
Long Day 07.30 - 20:00 (1:8)
Night shift 19.30 - 08:00 (1:8)
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 Junior Registrar on-call rota alongside other residents. The majority of the post holders clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists.
The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology and thrombectomy), head and neck (including robotic assisted surgery), urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, plastics, colorectal (including HIPEC), major orthopaedics and day surgery.
Hammersmith Hospital includes renal, hepatobiliary, cardio-thoracic surgery, major gynae-oncology surgery and also provide anaesthesia for upper GI and endocrine surgery.
St Marys hospital is one of the four London Major Trauma Centres with associated surgical specialties, a quaternary vascular service and a busy obstetric unit. Additionally, colorectal, oesophageal, general, bariatric and paediatric surgery are also provided at this site.
The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). Clinical fellows will have opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Clinical Fellow in anaesthesia, the post-holder will take part in a 1:8 Junior Registrar on-call rota alongside other residents. The majority of the post holders clinical time will be spent on a variety of surgical lists.
The surgical specialties covered at Charing Cross hospital are neurosurgery (including interventional neuro-radiology and thrombectomy), head and neck (including robotic assisted surgery), urology (including robotic assisted surgery), ENT, plastics, colorectal (including HIPEC), major orthopaedics and day surgery.
Hammersmith Hospital includes renal, hepatobiliary, cardio-thoracic surgery, major gynae-oncology surgery and also provide anaesthesia for upper GI and endocrine surgery.
St Marys hospital is one of the four London Major Trauma Centres with associated surgical specialties, a quaternary vascular service and a busy obstetric unit. Additionally, colorectal, oesophageal, general, bariatric and paediatric surgery are also provided at this site.
The clinical duties would cover the Stage 2 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCOA). Clinical fellows will have opportunities to undertake activities that enhance their non-clinical skills such as education, research, and quality improvement and publication preparation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner (GMC sponsorship may be available for successful candidates)
- Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes
- MD, PhD
Clinical skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a broad range of clinical and assessment skills in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Good understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Has participated in research
- Peer reviewed publication
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the application of audit and clinical governance to clinical practice
Desirable
- Initiated and completed quality improvement projects
Knowledge/skills and Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training programme
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of developing subspecialty interest in anaesthesia relevant to ICHNT
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Trained educator (e.g. GIC, Train the Trainer)
- Initiated, led and delivered a teaching programme
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registered/ licensed Medical Practitioner (GMC sponsorship may be available for successful candidates)
- Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes
- MD, PhD
Clinical skills
Essential
- Demonstrates a broad range of clinical and assessment skills in anaesthesia
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent, ATLS, ALS, EPLS
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Good understanding of principles of research
Desirable
- Has participated in research
- Peer reviewed publication
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of the application of audit and clinical governance to clinical practice
Desirable
- Initiated and completed quality improvement projects
Knowledge/skills and Clinical Expertise
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in anaesthesia and intensive care in a structured training programme
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Evidence of developing subspecialty interest in anaesthesia relevant to ICHNT
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Desirable
- Trained educator (e.g. GIC, Train the Trainer)
- Initiated, led and delivered a teaching programme
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.
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.
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).
