Job summary
This is a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ Equivalent) post in Anaesthesia. It is based at the Hammersmith Hospital and commences in February 2026 for six months in the first instance but extendable to one year, subject to satisfactory assessments. A minimum of 21 months of anaesthetic experience is required.
The post includes opportunities to gain experience in perioperative medicine, general and regional anaesthesia, intensive care, resuscitation & transfer and pain management. The hospital does not provide paediatric services. Depending upon the interests of the applicant there may also be the opportunity to participate in the increasing academic work being undertaken by the department.
Hammersmith Hospital is home to the West London Renal and Transplant Centre, has large cancer treatment centres (oesophago-gastric, hepatobiliary and gynae-oncology) and a specialist cardiac service with a 24/7 primary angioplasty centre, cardiac surgery and intensive care. In addition, it covers a broad range of other surgical specialities including endocrine, urology, obstetrics and infertility. Hammersmith Hospital is famous for its research achievements and has a large community of Imperial College London postgraduate medical students and researchers.
Main duties of the job
Theatre list allocations will allow the post holder to experience all of the anaesthetic subspecialties on offer at the Hammersmith Hospital under direct consultant supervision. Almost all Hammersmith operating lists are designated consultant-delivered training lists.
In addition to elective theatre work, the post holder will cover the registrar rota for theatres when on call. The rota follows a full shift pattern with prospective cover, and is compliant with the European Working Time Directive and the 2016 junior doctor contract.
Teaching Activities:Teaching takes place weekly, both face to face in the anaesthetic department and via MS Teams. Teaching has a cardiac focus but also covers the full range of clinical work encountered at the Hammersmith Hospital as well as topics covering the FRCA examination syllabus. Teaching is consultant-supervised and both consultant- and trainee-delivered.
There is also a monthly journal club.
Research
Our clinical department, include APMIC, includes several research-active clinicians who are conducting experimental studies and are also Chief / Co-Investigators of large, multicenter trials across basic, translational, and clinical realms, covering topics such as anaesthesia for major general surgery, perioperative multi-organ failure, postoperative pulmonary complications, acute kidney injury, patient blood management and sepsis
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 encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
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
Key areas of responsibility
Specialties on Hammersmith site: renal (incl transplantation), urology, gynaecology incl pelvic oncology, endocrine, hepatobillary, upper GI & cardiothoracics.
General responsibilities
Theatre list allocations change weekly - this allows the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties at Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision.
General anaesthetic duties include pre-op assessment, intra-operative care and postoperative mgmt of theatre cases.
Scope and purpose of job description
A job description does not constitute a term & condition of employment. It is a guide to assist the employee to perform their job
Outline of timetable
Rotas: The dept currently operates a full shift rota compliant with New Deal, EWTD and 2016 junior doctor contract. 1:8 rolling rota (48 hours/week)
Hammersmith Hospital
Normal theatre working day 07:30 17:30
Long Day 07.30 20:00 (1:8)
Night shift 19.30 08:00 (1:8)
Teaching:
Is weekly in the anaesthetic dept & via MS Teams - it is consultant & trainee-delivered & consultant-supervised.
Clinical Governance
The Trust adheres to a strict clinical governance programme supported by Dr F Plaat representing anaesthesia at Hammersmith Hospital.
Audit
There is a rolling programme of audit mtgs, the post holder is expected to participate in the clinical audit programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility
Specialties on Hammersmith site: renal (incl transplantation), urology, gynaecology incl pelvic oncology, endocrine, hepatobillary, upper GI & cardiothoracics.
General responsibilities
Theatre list allocations change weekly - this allows the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties at Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision.
General anaesthetic duties include pre-op assessment, intra-operative care and postoperative mgmt of theatre cases.
Scope and purpose of job description
A job description does not constitute a term & condition of employment. It is a guide to assist the employee to perform their job
Outline of timetable
Rotas: The dept currently operates a full shift rota compliant with New Deal, EWTD and 2016 junior doctor contract. 1:8 rolling rota (48 hours/week)
Hammersmith Hospital
Normal theatre working day 07:30 17:30
Long Day 07.30 20:00 (1:8)
Night shift 19.30 08:00 (1:8)
Teaching:
Is weekly in the anaesthetic dept & via MS Teams - it is consultant & trainee-delivered & consultant-supervised.
Clinical Governance
The Trust adheres to a strict clinical governance programme supported by Dr F Plaat representing anaesthesia at Hammersmith Hospital.
Audit
There is a rolling programme of audit mtgs, the post holder is expected to participate in the clinical audit programme.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written & spoken English
Clinical skills
Essential
- Competent in Basic Anaesthetic practice:
- History taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Appropriate experience documented in log book
- Experience in anaesthetising elective and emergency ASA I and II surgical patients
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Understanding of principals of research
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical setting
Desirable
- Has participated in research
- Peer reviewed publication
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
- Additional teaching experience
Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Advanced Computer skills
- Experience of Audit
- Completed Audit Cycle
- Understanding of clinical governance
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 21 months anaesthesia experience.
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- 1-2 years in acute medical or surgical specialty as core trainee or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
Desirable
Language
Essential
- Able to communicate clearly in written & spoken English
Clinical skills
Essential
- Competent in Basic Anaesthetic practice:
- History taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Appropriate experience documented in log book
- Experience in anaesthetising elective and emergency ASA I and II surgical patients
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Understanding of principals of research
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical setting
Desirable
- Has participated in research
- Peer reviewed publication
- Experience of presenting data locally/ regionally/ nationally
- Additional teaching experience
Audit
Essential
Desirable
- Advanced Computer skills
- Experience of Audit
- Completed Audit Cycle
- Understanding of clinical governance
Relevant experience in specialty/Sub specialty
Essential
- Minimum of 21 months anaesthesia experience.
- Knowledge of UK Health Systems
- Understands current issues in NHS & Anaesthesia
Desirable
- 1-2 years in acute medical or surgical specialty as core trainee or equivalent
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).
