Post CCT Fellow in Anaesthesia

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristol NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Post-CCT Fellow in Anaesthesia in Bristol. These fellowships are designed to develop advanced clinical and management skills in preparation for a Consultant appointment, with subspecialty options across thoracics, upper GI, head and neck anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, obstetrics and gynaecological oncology.

Combined fellowships across two subspecialties (6 months each) may be offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, ICU and obstetric delivery suite with distant supervision.
• Competent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients.
• Knowledge of post-operative pain management.
• Recent advanced obstetric practice.
• At least 6 months previous NHS experience (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Fellows will be allocated to operating lists and preoperative clinics within their chosen subspecialty and supported to develop independent practice.
• Opportunities to gain experience in other areas by mutual agreement.
• The on-call commitment is as second on-call on the general rota, with responsibility for supervising junior registrars across the general and obstetric rotas at all sites.

Skills

Anaesthesia knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Education

MB BS/MB BCh or equivalent

Final FRCA or approved overseas equivalents

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05) Contract Fixed term: 12 months (1x 12 Months & 1x 6 Months) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 387-S8977-AFR

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Royal Infirmary Town Bristol Salary £76,582 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2026 23:59

Post CCT Fellow in Anaesthesia

NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 5 (MT05)

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 will create 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

Join our Trust for a unique opportunity to train in one of the UK’s leading acute teaching hospitals.

These Post-CCT Anaesthetic Fellowship posts are designed to develop advanced clinical and management skills in preparation for a Consultant appointment. Fellowships are available in thoracics, upper GI, head and neck anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, obstetrics and gynaecological oncology. Combined fellowships across two subspecialties (6 months each) may be offered.

Main duties of the job

Fellows will be allocated to operating lists and preoperative clinics within their chosen subspecialty and supported to develop independent practice, with opportunities to gain experience in other areas by mutual agreement.

The on-call commitment is as second on-call on the general rota, with responsibility for supervising junior registrars across the general and obstetric rotas at all sites.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. 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 has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 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

For further information you can please download the job description and for informal enquiries please email us.

Person specification

Knowledge

• Knowledge of anaesthesia and ability to deliver safe anaesthetic service in the operating theatre, ICU and obstetric delivery suite with distant supervision
• Competent in preoperative, postoperative care and ongoing management of patients
• Knowledge of post-operative pain management
• Recent advanced obstetric practice
• At least 6 months previous NHS experience (or equivalent)

Skills

• Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work alone whilst understanding own limitations and willingness to request assistance
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• Ability to organise own time and learning
• Ability to motivate clinical staff as part of a team

Additional

• Full GMC Registration with licence to practice
• Evidence of eligibility to reside and work in UK
• Prepared to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service when required
• Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills

Qualifications

• MB BS/MB BCh or equivalent
• Final FRCA or approved overseas equivalents
• CCT or equivalent

Audit

• Understanding of the principles of audit, QI and clinical governance
• Evidence of participation in audit or QI relevant to anaesthesia

Research and Teaching

• Understand the principles of research
• Prepared to assist research projects
• Ability to teach effectively
• Evidence of participation in research relevant to specialty
• Evidence of participation in teaching
• Evidence of completion of teaching course

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.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

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