Senior Clinical Fellow- Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. This role offers the opportunity to develop skills in high-risk surgical patient assessment and engage in quality improvement and research. The position is ideal for those with prior experience in Anaesthesia and ICU, looking to enhance their career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Generous benefits

Advanced training

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in Anaesthesia at CT 1-2 level.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop special interest in Perioperative Medicine.
• Participate in weekly MDT meetings for patient assessment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

MBBS

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow- Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine

Job summary
Applications are invited for the Senior Clinical Fellow position in Anaesthesia & Perioperative Medicine, starting on 5th August 2025 for 6 months, extendable to 12 months, subject to satisfactory internal review. The fellow posts join an existing pool of trainees participating in a comprehensive ST3+ training program in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine.

This position enables successful candidates to develop a special interest in Perioperative Medicine, focusing on high-risk surgical patient assessment, anaesthesia for major surgery, and preoperative assessment including weekly MDT meetings. Opportunities include developing skills in quality improvement, research, teaching, and training. Successful applicants will be encouraged to complete the Advanced training module in Perioperative Medicine per RCOA guidance. The post suits individuals seeking a CT3 equivalent (Stage 1 'top up') post, Out of Programme for Experience (OOPE), or post-CCT experience.

Applicants should have at least 2 years' experience in Anaesthesia at CT 1-2 level or above, ideally including at least 12 months in the UK and 3 months in ICU.

Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and most innovative trusts. Serving over 1.6 million patients across three hospitals, we treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies, and conduct over 17 million tests annually.

Our size and scale offer unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking working environment that adapts to your lifestyle. We provide flexible hours, generous benefits, and advanced training to support your career growth.

For more information, please visit https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/.

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for detailed information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values

Essential

• Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values

Education & professional Qualifications

Essential

• GMC registration
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English
• MBBS (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Full Primary FRCA
• ALS
• ATLS
• APLS/EPALS

Anaesthetic knowledge, skills and experience

Essential

• 2 years experience in Anaesthesia and/or ICU at CT1/2 level
• Logbook evidence of experience

Desirable

• Experience with ERAS pathways
• Handling general emergency admissions
• Experience in managing acute pain

Qualities / Attributes

• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to build good relationships and collaborate across all levels
• Empathy and effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds
• Willingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate when necessary
• Good interpersonal skills
• Commitment to personal development and continuous learning
• High standards of ethics, integrity, and probity
• Motivation and dedication to excellence
• Commitment to equal opportunities
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positivity, and leadership potential

Additional requirements
This post is subject to a DBS check and requires current UK professional registration. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For further details, please visit the trust's website.

Applicants must have current UK registration and meet the necessary visa requirements for employment in the UK.