Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health institution in Bournemouth is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care. The role involves providing critical care cover and anaesthetic work with an emphasis on continuous professional development. Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience in anaesthesia and commitment to quality patient care. This is a full-time role offering a balance of personal and professional life in a picturesque location.

Benefits

Commitment to career development

Opportunity for work-life balance

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in the specialty at Senior House Officer/Core Training level or higher.
• Evidence of involvement in research projects and presentations.
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education.

Responsibilities

• Provide resident cover for the Critical Unit and Obstetric unit.
• Perform clinical assessments to diagnose medical conditions.
• Develop and maintain effective communication with patients and relatives.

Skills

Clinical training and experience

Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team

Communication skills

Sound general medical knowledge

Education

Recognised basic Medical Degree

GMC Registration

Part 1 FRCA or equivalent

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care

The closing date is 01 December 2025

We have a vacancy for Trust grade doctors in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at University Hospitals Dorset to support the continuing expansion of service. This is an ideal opportunity for an anaesthetist with 3 or more years' experience to consolidate their expertise with an on-going commitment to career development and education. The successful applicant will provide critical care cover and anaesthetic theatre work both in and out of normal working hours, with onsite and distant supervision by a Consultant Anaesthetist/Intensivist. This cover will include the newly established enhanced perioperative care unit to be established in 2026.

As a department we are proud to have received Anaesthesia Clinical Services Accreditation (ACSA) from the Royal College of Anaesthetists after an extensive Peer review in recognition of our commitment to quality and patient care.

We have the opportunity for an enviable work life balance with miles of sandy beaches and a large natural harbour on our doorstep, as well as easy access to the Purbecks, New Forest and beautiful Dorset countryside.

Main duties of the job

To provide resident cover for the Critical Unit, Obstetric unit and Enhanced Perioperative Unit in office hours; as well as shifts of cover with non-resident supervision by a Consultant Intensivist or Anaesthetist out of hours. Additionally he/she/them will provide anaesthesia during daytime hours for the surgical and interventional specialties within the Trust, again with indirect (onsite) supervision from Consultants.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

Job responsibilities

• Undertake advanced clinical assessment of the patient to diagnose medical/surgical conditions and initiate treatment.
• Works autonomously in recognised situations, including operating theatres and obstetrics.
• Where appropriate, provide anaesthetic services under distant supervision.
• Utilises professional judgement in managing complex and unpredictable care events.
• To develop and maintain effective communication with the patient, relatives and MDT where required.
• Use advanced communication skills to impart sensitive, complex and potentially distressing information to patients and carers.
• To provide accurate and effective clinical handovers across all professional boundaries.
• Make and receive patient referrals to/from other medical specialities.
• Solo transfers of patients both intra and inter hospital where applicable.
• Documents in medical notes, history, clinical findings, physical examination, interpretation and plan of care.
• Undertakes daily reviews of critical care patients and formulates and discusses plans on Consultant ward rounds.
• To actively support the discharge planning process of patients.
• Recognises own limitations and effectively seeks appropriate help.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient.

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Recognised basic Medical Degree
• GMC Registration
• 3 years' experience in the speciality at Senior House Officer/Core Training level or higher or its equivalence
• Part 1 FRCA or equivalent. Final FRCA or equivalent

Experience

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
• Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1&2 cases.
• Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
• Medical Knowledge
• Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.
• All round general experience in anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and intensive care
• An understanding of the NHS management structure and clinical governance
• Willing to work as part of a team and share management and administrative responsibility.
• Completion of equivalent of SHO/CT2 level competency based programme.
• Evidence of involvement in research projects and presentation at professional meetings and an understanding of the research process.

Technical skills and competenices

• Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Speciality Training.
• Ability to deliver anaesthesia care for (with distance supervision) of ASA 1&2 cases.
• Clinical training and experience to act as Critical Care Unit resident doctor with non-resident Consultant Supervision.
• Sound general medical knowledge.
• Ability to perform within a multidisciplinary team.

Other requirements

• Demonstrable interest in risk management and patient safety.
• Evidence of interest in preoperative care with aim of optimising patient pathway.
• Evidence of interest in quality assurance and improvement.
• Understands the principles of medical audit and research

Personal Attributes

• Honesty and reliability
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Commitment to Continuing Medical Education
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience and remain calm under pressure

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.

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust