Job summary
Applications are invited for the Senior Clinical Fellow position in Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, starting on 5th August 2025 for 6 months, extendable to 12 months, subject to satisfactory internal review. The fellow posts join an existing pool of numbered trainees who are taking part in a comprehensive ST3+ training program in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.
This position has been created to enable successful candidates to develop a special interest in Perioperative Medicine with particular regard to assessment of high risk surgical patients, anaesthesia for major surgery and preoperative assessment including weekly MDT meetings. There will be opportunity to develop skills in quality improvement, research, teaching and training. Successful applicants will be encouraged to complete the Advanced training module in Perioperative Medicine in accordance with RCOA guidance. The post would suit an individual seeking a CT3 equivalent (Stage 1 'top up') post, Out of Programme for Experience (OOPE) or post-CCT experience.
Applicants should have at least 2 years' experience in the specialty of Anaesthesia at CT 1-2 level or above. Ideally this would include at least 12 months in the UK and include at least 3 months working in Intensive Care.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
- MBBS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Full Primary FRCA
- ALS
- ATLS
- APLS/EPALS
Anaesthetic knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- 2 years experience in Anaesthesia or/and ICU at CT1/2 level
- Logbook evidence of experience
Desirable
- Experience of ERAS pathways
- Able to deal with general emergency admissions
- Experience in managing acute pain
Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Committed to equal opportunities
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- GMC registration
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
- MBBS (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Full Primary FRCA
- ALS
- ATLS
- APLS/EPALS
Anaesthetic knowledge, skills and experience
Essential
- 2 years experience in Anaesthesia or/and ICU at CT1/2 level
- Logbook evidence of experience
Desirable
- Experience of ERAS pathways
- Able to deal with general emergency admissions
- Experience in managing acute pain
Qualities / Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Good interpersonal skills
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Committed to equal opportunities
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS The ability and skills to be a potential leader in their field
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).
