Anaesthetic Fellow

Transformation Unit; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for an Anaesthetic Fellow (Local Appointment nodal point 4). The post supports a 48-hour week with on-call duties across Emergency Theatre, Intensive Care Airway, or Maternity.

It offers an opportunity to develop regional, vascular and obstetric anaesthesia and critical care skills within a district general hospital. The post emphasises a high performance culture, workforce inclusion and flexible working discussions, with

Qualifications

• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Minimum 18 months of anaesthetic training.
• Primary FRCA, full FRCA or international equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Integrate within the team of anaesthetists to provide a complete anaesthetic service.
• Extend clinical experience in regional, vascular, obstetric anaesthesia and critical care.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Teaching ability

Education

GMC registration

Anaesthetic training (18 months)

FRCA or international equivalent

Job description

Employer Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Countess of Chester Hospital Town Chester Salary £67,325 - £77,348 pa Salary period Yearly Closing 27/10/2026 23:59

Anaesthetic Fellow

Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04)

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours. We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Working Full time: 40 hours per week

This post was created to improve the quality of anaesthetic care.

The successful candidate will be expected to integrate within the team of existing anaesthetists in order to provide a complete anaesthetic service. There are many areas where the successful applicant could expand their clinical experience including: regional anaesthesia, vascular anaesthesia, obstetrics, and critical care along with the usual spectrum of clinical activity found in a district general hospital.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are outlined in the job description. The post would comprise a 48-hour working week to include a 1:8 full shift on call rota which would be either 1 st (Emergency Theatre), 2 nd (Intensive Care Airway Rota) or 3 rd (Maternity) on call.

Working for our organisation

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.

The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.

The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.

Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules.

Person specification

Qualification

• GMC registration with a licence to practice.
• Minimum 18 months of anaesthetic training
• Primary FRCA, full FRCA or International equivalent

Knowledge and experience

• Evidence of stage 1 (or equivalent) competencies in regional anaesthesia
• Attendance at educational meetings and achievement of CPD
• Evidence of having participated in audit or research.
• Evidence of some more advanced skills in regional anaesthesia such as use of ultrasound for some blocks
• Evidence of having presented at regional or national meetings

Skills and abilities

• Good team working and good interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of ability to teach and train others.
• Has completed initial assessment of obstetric anaesthetic competencies (or equivalent).
• Has had 6 months post foundation experience working on an Intensive Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If the role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.

Enhanced DBS check applications that are submitted with omitted or incorrect information will be withdrawn. In the event errors are identified on your original application, a new application will need to be submitted and you will be required to pay the DBS application fee again.

The cost of the DBS application will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

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.

The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet these immigration rules.

For further details on skilled worker sponsorship, please consult the UK Home Office guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Additionally, the New guidance for overseas applicants | NHS Employers provides helpful information on the recruitment process for candidates applying for roles in the UK.

Overseas candidates are responsible for their travel expenses.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have 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 dependent's (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications.