Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia (Trauma)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia to gain experience dealing with major trauma patients. The role requires completion of specialist anaesthetic training and current GMC registration. Applicants will work towards independent practice, participating in a 1:8 non-resident on call rota. Strong communication skills in English are essential. Join a leading institution that values equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Must have a CCT in anaesthesia or be nearly completed with specialist training.
• Applicants must have a current GMC license to practice.
• Demonstrable skills in effective communication about medical topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and increase anaesthetic experience for major trauma patients.
• Participate in a 1:8 frequency non-resident on call rota.
• Work towards independent practice with distant supervision.

Skills

Listening skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Speaking skills

Clinical judgement

Education

Completion of anaesthetic specialist training programme

Registration with the GMC

Job description

Job overview

Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia (Trauma).

To commence from 04/02/2026 until 04/08/2026.

Main duties of the job

This fellowship post would suit applicants who have completed or nearly completed a recognised anaesthetic specialist training programme, including someone who already possesses a CCT in anaesthesia. The post offers the opportunity to develop and increase anaesthetic experience in anaesthesia for the major trauma patient, prior to taking up a consultant post. The level of supervision will be tailored to the fellow’s prior experience with the ultimate aim of independent practice with distant supervision, so to work at junior consultant level with senior consultant support. The fellow would participate in a non-resident on call rota on a 1:8 frequency.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Applicants must be registered with the GMC with a current licence to practice at time of commencement.

Working for your organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie Hospital and is a thriving, modern NHS hospital based in Cambridge, England. It is the Major Trauma Centre for the East of England. CUH is the local hospital for people living in the Cambridge area as well as being an internationally renowned transplant centre and a regional referral centre for an increasing number of specialties. It has strong international links particularly through the University.

The hospital offers particular experience in transplant and hepatobiliary anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia and trauma, neuroanaesthesia, women’s health and obstetrics, paediatric anaesthesia, upper GI and colorectal surgery, airway experience including ENT, major reconstructive head and neck and maxillofacial surgery, vascular anaesthesia, most major surgeries and acute and chronic pain management.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to: Dr Anna Hutton,Consultant Anaesthetist, Lead for Subspecialty Senior Clinical Fellows ([e-mail])