Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking a Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia. This role involves training in neurosurgery anaesthesia and participation in quality improvement projects, with opportunities for research involvement. Candidates should possess FRCA or equivalent qualifications and demonstrate competent anaesthetic practice. A commitment to sustainability and teamwork is essential. The position offers a salary of £65,048 per annum plus London Weighting.

Qualifications

• Ambition to become involved in research activity.
• Stage 2 training in Neuroanaesthesia or equivalent training required.
• Aspiration to become a consultant in neuroanaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Involved in quality improvement projects.
• Training in anaesthesia for neurosurgery and neuro-critical care.
• Participate in the ICPNT programme.

Skills

Competent anaesthetic practice

Education

FRCA or equivalent

Eligible for full registration with GMC

Job description

Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia

The closing date is 17 November 2025

Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia at Queen Square.

The posts would be ideally suited to a senior SpR with an interest in neuroanaesthesia.

The fellowships are for a minimum period of 6 months, renewable to one year depending on satisfactory performance and individual training needs. The Clinical Fellow Post in Neuroanaesthesia will involve training in all aspects of anaesthesia for neurosurgery, neuroradiology and neuro‑critical care and is a recognised programme for the International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training programme (ICPNT). There will also be opportunities to develop specialist skills needed within neuroanaesthesia which can be tailored to individual needs.

The applicant will also be expected to be involved in quality improvement projects. The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery provides neurological and neurosurgical services on a local, regional, national and international basis. The Hospital has a large neuro‑critical care unit, one of the largest dedicated neurological critical care facilities in the UK. Clinical Fellows in a year's fellowship programme are encouraged to spend 3 months in the Neuro‑critical Care Unit by mutual agreement.

Main duties of the job

The department is a recognised sponsor for the General Medical Council.

We also offer fellows who spend a year with us International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training (ICPNT) accreditation.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top‑quality patient care, excellent education, and world‑class research.

We provide first‑class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

Job responsibilities

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• FRCA or equivalent
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise
• Ambition to become involved in research activity

Experience

• Stage 2 training in Neuroanaesthesia (RCoA) or equivalent training in neuroanaesthesia
• An aspiration to become a consultant in neuroanaesthesia

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates competent anaesthetic practice

Specific Requirements

• Those of a Resident Doctor in anaesthesia

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 College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£65,048 a yearPer annum plus London Weighting (See JD for out of hours)