Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in London is seeking two senior clinical fellows in general anaesthesia for positions starting November 2025. Candidates must have completed the FRCA and possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include providing anaesthesia for complex surgeries and engaging in research projects. The role offers career development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Optional Cycle to Work

Car lease schemes

Season ticket loan

Membership options for onsite leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Completed the FRCA or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in anaesthesia and intensive care.
• Ability to cover various surgical lists.

Responsibilities

• Cover Stage 2 and Stage 3 curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia.
• Participate in a 1:8 senior registrar on-call rota.
• Provide anaesthesia for a variety of surgical procedures.
• Engage in research and education.
• Develop non-clinical skills through teaching and project leadership.

Skills

FRCA or equivalent qualification

5 years experience in anaesthesia

Ability to engage in research

Job description

Job Overview

The Department of Anaesthesia at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is offering two 6‑to‑12‑month senior clinical fellow posts in general anaesthesia at Charing Cross Hospital, starting 1 November 2025 (earlier start dates may be considered).

Eligibility

Applicants must have fully completed the FRCA or equivalent qualification and have a minimum of 5 years experience in anaesthesia and intensive care within a structured training program.

Responsibilities

• Cover the Stage 2 and Stage 3 (Airway and Neuro‑anaesthesia) curriculum of the Royal College of Anaesthesia.
• Participate in a 1:8 senior registrar on‑call rota alongside other residents.
• Provide anaesthesia for a variety of surgical lists covering neurosurgery, head & neck, complex airway procedures, major urology, ENT, plastics, major colorectal, orthopaedics and day surgery at Charing Cross Hospital and supporting procedures at Hammersmith Hospital and St Mary’s Hospital.
• Engage in research, education, quality improvement and audit projects, supporting the department’s tradition of publishing and presenting work.
• Develop non‑clinical skills through teaching, research, publication preparation and project leadership.

Clinical Rota

• Normal theatre day: 07:30 – 17:30
• Long day: 07:30 – 20:00 (1:8)
• Night shift: 19:30 – 08:00 (1:8)

Surgical Specialties

• Neurosurgery (including interventional neuro‑radiology and thrombectomy)
• Head & neck (plastics reconstructions, free flaps, robotic assisted surgery)
• Complex airway procedures (laryngo‑tracheal reconstruction, airway lasering)
• Major urology (robotic assisted surgery)
• ENT
• Plastics
• Major colorectal (including HIPEC)
• Major orthopaedics
• Day surgery
• Upper GI and endocrine surgery at Hammersmith and St Mary’s hospitals (renal, hepatobiliary, cardio‑thoracic, major gynae‑oncology, colorectal/oesophageal)

Benefits

Career development, flexible working, wellbeing, staff recognition scheme, optional Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Sunday 26 Oct 2025.