Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia, offering comprehensive training in anaesthesia for neurosurgery and neuro-critical care. This fellowship provides opportunities for research and specialist skill development, with a focus on quality improvement.

Benefits

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Aspiring to engage in research activities.
• Intermediate training in Neuroanaesthesia or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Training in anaesthesia for neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and neuro-critical care.
• Involvement in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Competent anaesthetic practice

Knowledge of specific neuroanaesthesia skills

Education

FRCA or equivalent

GMC Registration

Job description

Go back University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia

The closing date is 27 May 2025

University College London Hospitals NHS TrustThe National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Applications are invited for the posts of Clinical Fellow in Neuroanaesthesia at Queen Square. These posts are available from November 2025 and throughout the year. 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.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Fellow Post in Neuroanaesthesia will involve training in all aspects of anaesthesia for neurosurgery, neuroradiology and neuro-critical care. It is a recognised programme for the International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training programme (ICPNT). There will also be opportunities to develop specialist skills tailored to individual needs. The applicant will also be expected to be involved in quality improvement projects.

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 local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide services across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (including 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 diagnosing and treating complex illnesses, with specialisms including women's health, cancer, infections, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

At UCLH, we promote a 'One Team' ethos, with values of safety, kindness, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our staff voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in England.

Job responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Note: Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close early. We advise submitting your application promptly.

Join the best NHS trust to work for in England, as rated by our staff.

* UCLH was voted the top trust to work at in England in the most recent NHS staff survey, for the third consecutive year.

We support flexible working. To learn more, visit: Flexible working.

Discover what makes UCLH a great place to work: Why Choose UCLH?

Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• FRCA or equivalent
• Aspiring to engage in research activities
• GMC Registration

Experience

• Intermediate training in Neuroanaesthesia or equivalent
• Aim to become a neuroanaesthesia consultant

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates competent anaesthetic practice
• Knowledge of specific neuroanaesthesia skills

Specific Requirements

• SpR in anaesthesia

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS disclosure will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

Salary: £61,825 per annum plus London Weighting (out of hours in JD)