Advanced Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia, Obstetrics and ICM

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester is seeking an Advanced Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia, Obstetrics, and Intensive Care. Candidates must have full GMC registration and significant anaesthetic experience (minimum 4 years). Responsibilities include on-call coverage, training anaesthesia residents, and engaging in clinical audit and research. The role offers comprehensive training opportunities across three hospitals. Ideal for motivated candidates aiming to further their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice.
• Previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity.
• Proven experience with intensive care, obstetrics, and emergency theatre.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-call cover in anaesthesia, obstetrics, and intensive care.
• Engage in audit, QI, research, and education.
• Contribute to training residents in anaesthesia.

Skills

Communication and relationship skills

Teaching experience

Education

Full GMC registration with license to practice

FRCA/FCARCSI/FICM

Higher qualifications in Medical Education

Job description

Advanced Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia, Obstetrics and ICM

Closing date: 30 December 2025

This is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and dynamic individuals to join the Anaesthetic and intensive care teams based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Senior Anaesthetic Fellow. This post is suitable for any grade of doctor who holds full GMC registration, is within 2 years of gaining all competencies required for completion of training (CESR or CCT) and at least 4 years of experience in anaesthesia and intensive care, and has a certificate of basic training in anaesthesia and obstetrics and at least gained the primary FRCA or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work alongside anaesthetic training residents to provide on‑call cover in anaesthesia, obstetrics and intensive care across all three hospitals in UHL. Non‑on‑call days will be dedicated to training and gaining competencies through direct or mentored consultant supervision in theatres, obstetric and intensive care units. The post allows access to all teaching and training opportunities afforded to those undergoing anaesthetic training in the East Midlands.

Depending on the individual's needs to complete their training there are opportunities to gain equivalent stage 3 training in: general surgery (lower GI, upper GI, hepatobiliary), ENT, maxillofacial, plastics, paediatrics, trauma and orthopaedics, regional anaesthesia, cardiac, thoracic, day‑case surgery, renal transplant, vascular, isolated site anaesthesia and pre‑assessment including CPET. Neuro‑anaesthesia is not available in UHL.

Opportunities are available to engage in audit, QI, research and education.

About us

Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities', was developed with support and feedback of colleagues, patients and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023‑2030). We have four primary goals: high‑quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence. We will embed health equality in all we do, taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values: we are compassionate, proud, inclusive and one team.

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals of Leicester supports one of the biggest anaesthetic departments in the country, covering 3 acute hospitals and 3 community hospitals. Leicester has a well‑established reputation in education and will deliver training to increasing numbers of Foundation and CMT trainees, rotating through ICM and anaesthesia. A team of enthusiastic individuals is needed to assist in delivering this training, working closely with consultant leads in foundation and ICM training. Each of the 3 hospitals has an intensive care unit supporting tertiary services in hepatobiliary surgery, renal and transplant, general surgery, cardiothoracic and cardiac surgery. Each unit is involved in national and local research and audit. Leicester Hospitals have a well‑established CPET and pre‑operative exercise programme, as well as running high‑risk clinics for all major specialities.

The clinical component of the post will involve supporting a 1:8 on‑call rota in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia or intensive care depending on service needs.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice
• Previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity
• FRCA/FCARCSI/FICM

Experience

• Suitable experience for on‑call anaesthetic work, including: intensive care, obstetrics, emergency theatre (employment history, supervisor letter or logbook summary)

Teaching

• Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate level
• Higher qualifications in Medical Education

Communication and relationship skills

• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in clear, fluent and articulate verbal and written presentation
• Self‑motivated and desire to succeed

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exception Order) 1975, which will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Leicester Royal Infirmary / Cross site / LGH / GH