Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

NHS; Margate; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospital trust in Margate seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics to manage surgical patient care. The role includes pre-, peri-, and post-operative responsibilities and assisting in ICU care. Candidates must hold full GMC registration and have completed postgraduate anaesthetic training. This position offers a supportive environment for professional development and the chance to work in a leading healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate IAC and IACOA requirements as per RCoA curriculum.
• Possesses a range of clinical knowledge and skills.
• Enthusiastic to maintain and develop knowledge in anaesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Pre-, peri- and post-operative management of surgical patients.
• Assist with care of patients on the ICU.
• Provide assistance with resuscitation calls and acute pain queries.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Information technology expertise

Professional judgement

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Full GMC registration

Completed at least 2 years postgraduate anaesthetic training

Primary FRCA or equivalent overseas degree

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

The closing date is 12 October 2025

Main duties of the job

The duties of the post meet the requirements of the ST3+ Equivalent posts as detailed by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The 2021 RCOA Anaesthetics curriculum will be followed. It will include pre-, peri- and post-operative management of surgical patients, assisting with care of the patients on the ICU, and provision of assistance with resuscitation calls and acute pain queries. Travel to other sites within the Trust will have to be anticipated to allow for full teaching experience. A logbook of the clinical cases undertaken should be recorded and there is an option to complete a reflective learning portfolio of teaching activities. Annual appraisal is conducted locally through the Trust appraisal and revalidation system. The post is for 48 hours per week. Other responsibilities include: Communication: This will include responsibility for and arrangement of (i) communication and liaison with all other medical and service departments within the hospital (ii) communication with other hospitals.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It\'s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We\'re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

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Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications and training

• Full GMC registration
• Completed at least 2 years postgraduate anaesthetic training with CT2 level competencies or equivalent as a minimum.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate and satisfy IAC and IACOA requirements as laid down in the RCoA Stage 1 curriculum

Skills and experience

• Possesses range of clinical knowledge, skills and information technology expertise.
• Enthusiastic to maintain and develop knowledge.
• Displays sound professional judgement Sees patients within a holistic context
• Primary FRCA or equivalent overseas degree
• ALS Provider course

Clinical governance

• Consistently safe
• Vigilant about safety
• Reassuringly professional
• Listen and clearly communicate Work as a team

Personal/professional attributes

• Shows an approach based on critical enquiry
• Embraces evidence-based practice & audit Shows breadth of awareness & a range of problem-solving skills
• Encourages ongoing learning & an educative culture, both for self and others.

Other requirements

• Most roles require an on-call commitment and travel across sites. Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust