Clinical Fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia

Barking, Havering & Redbridge Hospitals; Romford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a motivated doctor to join its obstetric anaesthesia team. This role offers hands-on experience in a busy maternity unit, working alongside experienced consultants to provide anaesthetic care for both elective and emergency procedures. Candidates will have opportunities for professional development, participate in on-call duties, and contribute to high-dependency care. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working

Apprenticeship programmes

London Living Wage

Qualifications

• Experience in anaesthesia for obstetric procedures is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic care for elective and emergency obstetric procedures.
• Participate in the daily labour ward anaesthetic service.
• Contribute to high-dependency care for obstetric patients.

Skills

Anaesthetic care for elective procedures

Team collaboration

High-dependency care

Education

Medical degree

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated doctor to join our busy and friendly obstetric anaesthesia team at Queen’s Hospital, Romford. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in one of the busiest maternity units in the UK, with over 8,000 deliveries annually.

The successful candidate will provide anaesthetic care for elective and emergency obstetric procedures, contribute to high-dependency care for obstetric patients, and participate in a 1:8 non-resident on-call rota. You will work closely with consultant anaesthetists and the wider maternity team, developing your skills in a supportive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide anaesthetic care for elective and emergency Obstetric procedures, including neuraxial techniques and general anaesthesia.
• Participate in the daily labour ward anaesthetic service under consultant supervision.
• Contribute to the high-dependency care of obstetric patients.
• Take part in a 1:8 non-resident on-call rota for obstetric anaesthesia out-of-hours cover.
• Work collaboratively with obstetricians, midwives, anaesthetic practitioners, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Attend departmental meetings, morbidity and mortality reviews, and teaching sessions.
• Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement projects, and service development activities.
• Support the training of medical students and more junior colleagues.

We’re an organisation that is getting better and better and our improvements are driven by a determination to deliver care we’re proud of and our patients are happy with. We operate from two main sites – KGH in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford.

We are proud to be a London Living Wage employer and offer a range of benefits, including flexible working and apprenticeship programmes. For further information regarding the role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Fadero Recruitment Advisor.