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Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine

The closing date is 09 December 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the Senior Clinical Fellow position in Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, starting in February 2025 for 6 months. 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

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIESParticipation in full shift rotas for Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU)Anaesthesia for Emergency and Elective patientsParticipation in clinical auditParticipation in teaching and trainingMaintain Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST) as stipulated by the Royal Free 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/

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum plus London weight

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7604630

Job locations

The Royal Free Hospital

Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG


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

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the 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

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
Person Specification

Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

  • Demonstrable ability to meet the 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

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Free Hospital

Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Free Hospital

Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG


Employer's website

https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Service Lead (Anaesthetics)

Dr Clare Melikian

c.melikian@nhs.net

02077940500

Details

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year per annum plus London weight

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

391-RFL-7604630

Job locations

The Royal Free Hospital

Royal Free Hospital, Pond Street, Hampstead

London

NW3 2QG


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