Clinical Fellow ST3+ in Anaesthetics

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university healthcare provider in Brighton is offering fellow posts in perioperative care for 12 months, starting December 2025. The role involves engaging in clinical and non-clinical projects aimed at quality improvement and research, with opportunities for career development. Candidates with a previous NHS post or clinical attachment are preferred. Training and educational supervision will be provided.

Benefits

Wellbeing Programme

Flexible working options

Supportive community

Qualifications

• A previous post in the NHS or a clinical attachment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake projects in perioperative care.
• Participate in major quality improvement and research within the department.
• Engage in non-clinical projects and career development activities.
• Contribute to departmental activities including Audit and Research.
• Support teaching and involvement in undergraduate education.

Job description

Overview

University Hospitals Sussex (East) is offering fellow posts available from December 2025 for 12 months to undertake projects in perioperative care. These posts are designed to provide participation in major quality improvement and research within the department, with opportunities for career development in a busy teaching hospital. The posts offer broad clinical experience alongside non-clinical projects and are intended to support preparation for competitive ST4 or CESR applications and for expanding your career portfolio ahead of consultant applications.

Training and educational supervision will be provided to the level of the KSS Graduate Education and Assessment Regulations. The post holder will be encouraged to take an active role in all departmental activities including Audit and Research. A previous post in the NHS or a clinical attachment is desirable. UHS is affiliated with Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), and the anaesthetic department is closely involved with undergraduate training of BSMS students. Further information can be found in the job descriptions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake projects in perioperative care.
• Participate in major quality improvement and research within the department.
• Engage in non-clinical projects and career development activities to support preparation for ST4/CESR applications.
• Contribute to departmental activities including Audit and Research and receive training supervision to the level of KSS regulations.
• Support teaching and involvement in undergraduate education where applicable.

Qualifications and Experience

• A previous post in the NHS or a clinical attachment is desirable.

Diversity, Wellbeing and Working Environment

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we strive for an inclusive environment. We offer a Wellbeing Programme for staff designed to support work-life balance, flexible working where possible, and a supportive community. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We provide access to staff networks and buddy support for new members.

About Us

As a university trust and leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you grow and develop, with the aim of a long and rewarding career where your contributions are valued.

How to Apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits contact:

Name: Dr Madhurima Das
Job title: Consultant Anaesthetist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

Dr Madhurima Das,
Consultant Anaesthetist,
[e-mail]