Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the East Midlands is seeking a Clinical Fellow to join their Anaesthetic team at the Royal Derby Hospital. This fixed-term position offers substantial opportunities for clinical anaesthetic experience and career development, supplemented by ongoing support and various staff benefits. Ideal candidates should have a relevant medical degree and experience in anaesthesia across multiple specialties.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in providing anaesthesia across various specialties.
• Ability to work within a team of trainees and specialist anaesthetists.
• Preparedness for on call duties as per rota.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthesia to patients across various surgical specialties.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and appraisal.
• Keep logs of clinical and non-clinical activities.

Skills

Clinical anaesthetic experience

Teamwork

Non-clinical activities management

Education

Relevant medical degree

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellow to join the Anaesthetic team at University Hospitals Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust (UHDB), based at the Royal Derby Hospital site. These are fixed term posts and any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. This post will provide you with the opportunity to gain further clinical anaesthetic experience, whilst explaining your knowledge and capabilities in selected clinical and non-clinical domains.

Responsibilities

• On call duties will be on a 2-tier obstetric anaesthetic rota, working within a team of trainees, specialty and specialist anaesthetists, under the leadership of the Consultant on call.
• The successful applicant will participate in the provision of anaesthesia to patients across a range of surgical specialties based upon clinical experience and educational needs.
• As a non-formal training post (not accredited by Health Education West/East Midlands), the role offers opportunities to progress your career within the Trust.

Remuneration and Schedule

Supported time for non-clinical activities and CPD will be provided, approximately 44 days per year (averaging 1 day per clinical week), allocated around on call shifts and with agreement of the rota coordinator. CPD time can be used for educational goals, including post graduate exam preparation, and activities relating to the focus of their chosen fellowship. A log of activities performed during CPD time should be kept for appraisal purposes. Applicants are encouraged to keep a log of non-clinical and clinical activity throughout their fellowship. Appraisal will be performed prior to the end of the fellowship post.

Benefits and Development

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development.
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes.

About UHDB and Local Context

UHDB is a high activity Trust with a strong commitment to exceptional care and research. The Trust values Compassion, Openness and Excellence and aims to embed these behaviours in all aspects of work.

Key Facts

• We see on average 4,810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2,077 per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Expiry

This advert closes on Friday 3 Oct 2025.