Clinical Fellowship

Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care provider in the UK is offering an exciting Clinical Fellowship position in the Department of Anaesthesia. This 12-month role invites both junior and senior candidates to provide anaesthetic cover for various orthopaedic surgeries, ensuring high-quality patient care. Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience in anaesthesia. The facility supports professional development, with funds available for relevant training and examination fees.

Benefits

Funding for examination fees

Regional anaesthesia cadaver course

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in anaesthesia.
• Demonstrable evidence of previous anaesthetic experience and competency.
• Strong commitment to professional development and excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic cover for a variety of surgeries.
• Manage patients in the emergency theatres and the critical care unit.
• Support ward patients in conjunction with the outreach team.

Skills

Experience in anaesthesia

Commitment to professional development

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Fellowship post within the Department of Anaesthesia at The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt NHS Foundation Trust. The tenure is 12 months from February 2026. Both Junior and Senior Clinical Fellowship candidates are invited to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic cover for a wide variety of orthopaedic surgery ranging from high volume arthroplasty to complex spinal surgery, both adult and paediatric.
• Cover operating lists as specified on the weekly rota and as otherwise requested by the lead consultant or their deputy.
• Prescribe post‑operative analgesia, anti‑emetics, intravenous fluids and oxygen appropriate to the patient and procedure.
• Manage patients in the emergency theatres out of hours and the critical care unit which provides level 2 critical care.
• Support ward patients in conjunction with the outreach team.
• Seek guidance of the duty consultant when clinically indicated and follow consultant instructions when working alone.
• Be available outside normal duties in exceptional emergencies to ensure continuity of patient care.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in anaesthesia.
• Demonstrable evidence of previous anaesthetic experience and competency to sit the EDRA at the end of the 12‑month post.
• Strong commitment to professional development and excellence in patient care.

Training & Support

The post is not a recognised training post, but similar opportunities will be provided. Success will be supported to achieve the necessary competencies to sit the EDRA. Funding up to £1500 will be provided to fund examination fees and a regional anaesthesia cadaver course.

Salary

Starting salary will be dependent upon demonstrable previous anaesthetic experience and competency.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT embraces diversity, equality and inclusion. Our aim is to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability and ethnicity. We are committed to ensuring disabled workers aren't disadvantaged when applying for and doing their jobs and offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised post. Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.