Clinical Fellow - Anaesthetic

NHS National Services Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital offers a 12-month Clinical Fellowship in cardiothoracic anaesthesia, focusing on critical care and echocardiography. This role provides hands-on training in specialized anaesthetic practices within a multidisciplinary environment, preparing fellows for advanced clinical responsibilities while supporting flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to inclusive recruitment

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold full GMC registration.
• Successful completion of the FRCA examination or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as the cardio-thoracic anaesthetic fellow in theatres and ICU.
• Participate in the cardiothoracic anaesthetic full shift rota.

Skills

Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia

Critical Care

Echocardiography

Education

Full GMC Registration

Passed FRCA examination

Job description

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is the regional tertiary centre for cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, and complex electrophysiology for the West of Scotland. It also houses national services such as the Adult Congenital (SACCS), Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit, and the National Advanced Heart Failure Service, including heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support.

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellowship Post in cardiothoracic anaesthesia, critical care, and echocardiography.

This 12-month post involves working as the cardio-thoracic anaesthetic fellow in cardiothoracic theatres and the cardiac intensive care unit. The fellow will undertake supervised training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care alongside rotational anaesthetic trainees from the West of Scotland deanery. The post-holder should also be able to work independently in general and orthopaedic theatres when required.

Post holders will participate in the cardiothoracic anaesthetic full shift rota for cardiac intensive care. This rota includes rotational ST anaesthetic trainees, two anaesthetic lecturer posts, and a senior clinical fellow.

Applicants must hold full GMC registration and have passed the FRCA examination (or equivalent).

For further information, please contact Dr. Ken McKinlay, Clinical Director, via email at [e-mail], or Dr. Andrew Nath, College Tutor, at [e-mail].

To arrange an informal visit, contact Ms. Amanda Forbes, Service Manager, Heart, Lung & Diagnostics, at 0141 951 5389 or [e-mail].

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support during the recruitment process, please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion and are proud of our diverse workforce.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.