Job summary
This application is for the post of Trust Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia at University College Hospitals NHS Trust. The post is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis starting 4th February 2026 and ending on 2nd February 2027 and provides an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven candidate to join a progressive and dynamic department. They will contribute to developing our goals of clinical excellence, training of the highest quality in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine and world class research.
We offer a wide range of clinical fellowships, supervised by experts in their field. These include:
1) *Regional Anaesthesia2) *Airway3) Thoracic Anaesthesia4) Complex Major Surgery/Bariatrics5) *Obstetric Anaesthesia6) Clinical Fellowship in Prehabilitation and Preoperative Optimization7) Education Fellowship (separate application, please contact Lead if interested)
Subspecialty posts may be limited or full for this start date (marked *) and you may be offered an alternative, including a General post. Bespoke fellowships may be accommodated, dependent on availability.
Main duties of the job
The post is for a clinical fellowship and will involve a majority of clinical sessions in the chosen fellowship. This will be combined with sessions in other areas of personal interest and department needs. Fellows will also be given the opportunity to run appropriate elective lists independently to build their practice.
The post provides half a day per week for research, education and management. Fellows will be encouraged and expected to contribute to the department by engaging in QI, audits, teaching or research, and will be supported to do so. The candidate sought will be self-driven and proactive.
On call commitments are typical 1 in 9, covering theatres and/or the labour ward. Where the on call rota is full, an alternative rota will apply - this will be discussed beforehand should it apply.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National Throat,Nose and Ear Hospital
Eastman Dental Hospital
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospitals at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Final FRCA
- MRCP
- Completion of a Higher Degree
- Completed educator training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice anaesthesia in general specialties; experience of high risk anaesthesia and obstetrics
- Familiarity with routine and complex airway management
- Demonstrable involvement in clinical governance, audit and/or QI.
- Active participation as a trainer in education programmes
- Experience of research with publishable results.
Desirable
- Lead for audit and quality improvement projects with demonstrable and publishable effects
- Management experience e.g. rota management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to anaesthetise for a wide variety of surgery in patients with multiple co morbidities
- Able to perform neuroaxial techniques
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to see patients as people.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotas, as required.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Final FRCA
- MRCP
- Completion of a Higher Degree
- Completed educator training
Experience
Essential
- Ability to practice anaesthesia in general specialties; experience of high risk anaesthesia and obstetrics
- Familiarity with routine and complex airway management
- Demonstrable involvement in clinical governance, audit and/or QI.
- Active participation as a trainer in education programmes
- Experience of research with publishable results.
Desirable
- Lead for audit and quality improvement projects with demonstrable and publishable effects
- Management experience e.g. rota management
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to anaesthetise for a wide variety of surgery in patients with multiple co morbidities
- Able to perform neuroaxial techniques
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken English
- Ability to see patients as people.
Personal and People Development
Essential
- Ability to work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to take responsibility, lead, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to participate in on-call rotas, as required.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
University College London Hospital
235 Euston Road
London
NW1 2BU
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
