Portfolio Pathway Programme - Anaesthetic Fellow

NBT; West of England; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The post is an Specialty Trainee in Anaesthesia at Bristol, within the Bristol NHS Foundation Trust framework. It involves ST2/3 level training with opportunities for rotation to local DGHs, research, teaching, and quality improvement, while on-call duties are included at appropriate levels.

The programme emphasises work-life balance and equity, and consulting for flexible working arrangements is encouraged. The department supports development toward specialist registration.

Qualifications

• Maintain GMC registration and FRCA eligibility.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent with Stage 1 completed.
• Evidence of ongoing CME and training progression.

Responsibilities

• Improve clinical knowledge and skills for ST2/3 anaesthetic training.
• Engage in research, teaching, quality improvement and related curriculum activities.
• Attend full range of teaching, OSCE/SAQ training and meet development goals.

Skills

Willingness to teach

Good communication skills

Ability to teach effectively

Education

General Medical Council registration

Primary FRCA

Ongoing CME/training progression

Job description

Specialty Trainee

Main area Anaesthesia Grade Specialty Trainee Contract Permanent: The programme is 4 years - predominantly organised as the first 2 years at stage 2, which will be followed by 2 years at stage 3 Hours

• Full time
• Part time

40 hours per week (Postholder may be paid supplements for out of hours duty (if undertaking out of hours duty)) Job ref 339-ASCR3906-KC

Site Brunel Building Town Bristol Salary £67,998 - £77,348 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 09/11/2026 23:59

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This creates an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

The post will be of interest to any anaesthetist who has completed Stage1 training or equivalent and gained FRCA part 1 or equivalent.

We welcome LED applicants (as long as they have completed stage 1 or equivalent experience).

The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing anaesthetic residents with equivalent rotational opportunities to gain the necessary experience to support a Portfolio Pathway application for specialist registration. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be on the 'on call' rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICMat an appropriate level for their experience.

The 2 posts will be based in Bristol but are likely to rotate to our local DGHs during the programme, enabling all curriculum requirements to be met

Main duties of the job

To improve clinical knowledge, skills and attitudes for Stage 2 and 3 anaesthetic training as per the 2021 curriculum. To engage in research, teaching, quality improvement, and other components of the anaesthetic 2021 curriculum's Generic Professional Capabilities, under consultant guidance, with a view to gaining the required competencies to apply for entry onto the specialist register . Fellows will undergo annual appraisal to ensure progress is as expected. Progression is subject to successfully achieving the expected development goals as with our specialist trainees.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West of offer.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Learning Objectives:

To improve clinical skills in anaesthesia commencing at ST4 level. To engage in research, teaching, quality improvement and other components of the anaesthetic 2021 curriculum's Generic Professional Capabilities, under consultant guidance, with a view to gaining thecompetencies required to apply for entry onto the specialist register. Fellows will undergo annual appraisal to ensure progress is as expected. Progression is subject to successfully achieving the expected development goals as with our specialist trainees.

Clinical experience and Professional Development:

The post will be of interest to any anaesthetist who has completed Stage 1 or equivalentandgained FRCA part 1 or equivalent.

The successful candidate will be working alongside our existing anaesthetic residents with the same rotational opportunities to gain the necessary experience to support a Portfolio Pathway application. The expectation is that the successful candidate will be on the 'on call' rota for theatres, obstetrics or ICM at an appropriate level for their experience.

The successful candidate will be invited to attend the full range of teaching available to our Stage 2 and 3 residents. This includes all departmental peer group teaching sessions, exam focused teaching and OSCE/ SAQ training.

Person specification

Education/ Training/ Qualifications

• Maintain full registration with General Medical Council
• Primary FRCA
• Evidence of recent CME/reasonable training progression at this stage of career

Knowledge and Experience

• Recent experience and familiarity of UK hospital systems and practices
• Minimum of 3 years experience in anaesthesia in an approved training post or equivalent
• Experience in audit / QI projects
• Proven teaching experience

Skills and Abilities

• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with evidence of ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Ability to teach effectively

Additional and Aptitudes

• Willingness to be involved in audit, teaching and research

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.
• BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Name Dr Karine Zander Job title Portfolio Pathway Programme - Anaesthetics lead Email address [e-mail] Additional information

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