Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (ST3-5 Equivalent)

NHS; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wigan is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics. This is an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in emergency and trauma anaesthesia, alongside a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be GMC registered doctors with at least 2 years of experience in anaesthesia. The position includes a rolling rota with diverse working hours. This role is part of a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Relevant clinical knowledge in emergency/trauma anaesthesia.
• Clinical experience at core training level or beyond.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills in emergency/trauma anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care.
• Participate in a rolling rota with normal days, long days, and nights.

Skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Adaptability to rotating schedules

Education

GMC registered doctor with at least 2 years’ experience in anaesthesia

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (ST3-5 Equivalent)

The closing date is 05 December 2025

Applications are invited for Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia, for an initial fixed period of 6 months, with view to extend.

Main duties of the job

We can offer a chance to consolidate anaesthetic experience gained at core training level or beyond and gain focussed subspecialty experience in emergency/trauma anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care and regional/acute pain. Applicants are expected to be GMC registered doctors and have completed at least 2 years' experience in anaesthesia.

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Job responsibilities

Although this is not a recognised training post, the daytime activity will allow development of skills in the chosen subspecialty interest (from above) with opportunities for quality improvement and audit. The hospital has its own Simulation centre and successful applicants would be encouraged to become involved in delivery of simulation teaching within the department and wider trust.

The successful applicants will take part in a rolling rota comprising normal days, long days and nights alongside deanery trainees, other fellows and specialty doctors. The out of hours cover is arranged across 3 areas (intensive care, theatres and obstetrics) and applicants may be expected to work on call within any of these tiers. Competency/experience across these areas will be assessed at interview. A full induction and assessment of competence will be made before any solo anaesthetic activity at the start of the post.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: GMC registered doctor with at least 2 years’ experience in anaesthesia.
• Knowledge: Relevant clinical knowledge in emergency/trauma anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care, regional/acute pain.
• Experience: Clinical experience at core training level or beyond.
• Skills: Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, adaptability to rotating schedules.

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.

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust