Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia (Trauma)

NHS; Remote; GBP 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS foundation hospital is seeking applications for a Subspecialty Senior Clinical Fellowship programme in Trauma Anaesthesia. This role, which spans from 05 August 2026 to 03 August 2027, involves developing anaesthetic skills with major trauma patients while supervised, ultimately progressing toward independent practice. Candidates should have an FRCA or equivalent qualification, and a current GMC registration is mandatory. This position offers a salary of £85,732 plus on-call payments, and potential sponsorship for skilled workers.

Qualifications

• Must have current GMC registration with licence to practice.
• Non-UK applicants need valid IELTS/OET score for GMC licence.

Responsibilities

• Gain anaesthetic experience with major trauma patients.
• Participate in a non-resident on-call rota at a 1:8 frequency.
• Work at a junior consultant level under senior support.

Skills

FRCA or equivalent qualification

Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in anaesthesia

Education

Higher degree, e.g. MD or PhD

Tools

ALS course

Course in management

Course in teaching

Job description

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Subspecialty Senior Clinical Fellowship programme in Trauma Anaesthesia at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK.

The post will run from 05 August 2026 to 03 August 2027.

Main duties of the job

This fellowship post is suitable for applicants who have completed or are near completion of a recognised anaesthetic specialist training programme, or who already possess a CCT in anaesthesia.

The fellow will develop and increase anaesthetic experience with major trauma patients prior to taking up a consultant post. Supervision will be tailored to the fellow's prior experience, with the ultimate aim of independent practice under distant supervision. The fellow will work at a junior consultant level with senior consultant support and participate in a non‑resident on‑call rota at a 1:8 frequency.

These posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

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

About us

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is the Major Trauma Centre for the East of England. The Trust comprises Addenbrookes and The Rosie Hospital and is a thriving modern NHS hospital based in Cambridge.

CUH offers experience in transplant and hepatobiliary anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia and trauma, neuroanaesthesia, women's health and obstetrics, paediatric anaesthesia, upper GI and colorectal surgery, ENT airway, major reconstructive head & neck, maxillofacial surgery, vascular anaesthesia, major surgeries and acute & chronic pain management.

There are close links with the University of Cambridge Department of Anaesthesia and opportunities for sub‑specialty fellows to engage in research and other career development activities. Fellows will play an active role in non‑clinical activities in their specialty of interest as part of their professional development and will be assigned an educational supervisor who will review progress regularly.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following essential criteria:

• FRCA or equivalent qualification
• Clinical training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in anaesthesia

Desirable qualifications include:

• Higher degree, e.g. MD or PhD
• Entry on GMC Specialist Register with a licence to practice; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of CCT or equivalent
• ALS course
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• Attendance at a recognised teaching course

Additional requirements

Applicants must have a current UK professional registration. Non‑UK applicants must provide a valid IELTS/OET score before obtaining a GMC licence. Skilled worker sponsorship is available and will be considered with all other applications.

Applicants are required 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 are also subject to this requirement.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Employer details

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

Salary and contract

£85,732 a year plus 8% on call (hospital medical and dental staff pay scheme), fixed‑term contract, 12 months, full‑time, home or remote working.

Application details

Posted date: 24 December 2025

Reference number: 180‑SCF‑5260

Job locations: Cambridge University Hospitals, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post falls under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.