Post-CCT Remote & Rural Anaesthesia Fellowship (24 Months)

Nhs Western Isles; Stornoway; Remote; GBP 115,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Post CCT Remote and Rural Anaesthesia Fellowship is based primarily at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. It is a 24‑month fixed‑term post, running 40 hours per week with progression to independent on‑call experience during both years.

The fellowship offers structured training in remote and rural anaesthesia, including Paediatrics, Obstetrics, regional anaesthesia, and critical care transfer, in collaboration with the Emergency Medical Retrieval Services.

Qualifications

• NTN holders in Anaesthesia within 3 months of expected CCT date.
• CCT holders in Anaesthesia who have been in regular practise in Anaesthesia within the last 24 months, and are on the Specialist Register (UK) for Anaesthesia.
• Trained specialists from outside the UK who have gained entry to the GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to work in remote and rural setting, including Paediatrics, Obstetrics, procedural sedation in isolated sites, Regional Anaesthesia, Critical Care stabilisation and transfer.
• Be involved in departmental managerial exposure and peri-operative medicine.
• Primarily based at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway with potential mainland training postings; progress to independent on-call during both years.

Job description

The Post CCT Remote and Rural Anaesthesia Fellowship is based primarily at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway. It is a 24‑month fixed‑term post, running 40 hours per week with progression to independent on‑call experience during both years.

The fellowship offers structured training in remote and rural anaesthesia, including Paediatrics, Obstetrics, regional anaesthesia, and critical care transfer, in collaboration with the Emergency Medical Retrieval Services.