Job summary
Have you nearly finished your anaesthetic training? Are you wanting to expand your skills in subspecialty areas? Are you looking to work in a thriving tertiary referral teaching hospital?
Applications are invited for three appointments to the University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, Post-CCT Fellowship Programme in Anaesthesia. Posts are available from December 2025 (one), May 2026 (one) September 2026 (one) and December 2026 (one).
Bristol is the largest city in the Southwest of England, with excellent transport links to London (1hr 15min by train) and Cardiff (30min by train). There is easy access to the coastlines of Devon, Cornwall and South Wales as well as other areas of outstanding natural beauty such as the Mendips, Cotswolds, Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Brecon Beacons. Bristol has an international airport allowing easy access to other European destinations.
For further information please download the job description. For informal enquiries, please email Dr Penelope Geens (Post CCT Fellowship programme director) penelope.geens@uhbw.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates may choose from fellowships specialising in Perioperative medicine, Thoracics, Obstetrics and Gynae-Oncology, Upper GI surgery and Head and Neck anaesthesia. Combination fellowships of two subspecialties of 6 months each are possible. The Fellow will take part in the second on call rota with responsibility for supervising junior colleagues on both the general and obstetric rota. These posts are designed as an ideal opportunity for developing clinical and management experience in preparation for applying for a Consultant post. In addition to their clinical duties; the Fellow will be encouraged to develop their advanced teaching skills, lead service development and quality improvement projects and complete publications and posters for presentation at national meetings. The posts require full registration with GMC and completion of CCT or equivalent. Please note these posts are not part of the MTI scheme.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for further details of this position.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, ICU and obstetric delivery suite with distant supervision
- Competent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
- Knowledge of post-operative pain management
- Recent advanced obstetric practice
- At least 6 months previous NHS experience (or equivalent)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work alone whilst understanding own limitations and willingness to request assistance
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to organise own time and learning
Desirable
- Ability to motivate clinical staff as part of a team
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Evidence of eligibility to reside and work in UK
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service when required
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB BS/Mb ChB or equivalent
- Final FRCA or approved overseas equivalents
- CCT or equivalent
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, ICU and obstetric delivery suite with distant supervision
- Competent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
- Knowledge of post-operative pain management
- Recent advanced obstetric practice
- At least 6 months previous NHS experience (or equivalent)
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to work alone whilst understanding own limitations and willingness to request assistance
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to organise own time and learning
Desirable
- Ability to motivate clinical staff as part of a team
Additional & Aptitudes
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
- Evidence of eligibility to reside and work in UK
- Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service when required
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MB BS/Mb ChB or equivalent
- Final FRCA or approved overseas equivalents
- CCT 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).
