Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics to deliver high-quality anaesthetic care and support surgical teams. Join a leading NHS Foundation Trust committed to clinical excellence and enjoy an attractive benefits package, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Free tea and coffee

Flexible working opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

On-site nursery

Staff health and well-being programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience of anaesthetics in an acute care setting.
• Acute care safe with up-to-date ALS certificate.
• Competent in critical care anaesthetics.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic service to inpatients and assist in surgery.
• Participate in on-call rota with responsibilities for ICU and theatres.
• Liaise with medical, surgical, and nursing teams for patient care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Practical skills

Communication

Education

Medical degree

Full GMC registration

Primary FRCA or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for the position of Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

The anaesthetics department is seeking enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated people with the ability to work with the general surgery team to provide a comprehensive service across the department.

All Medical staff employed by the Trust are expected to comply with hospital health and safety policies, clinical governance and other risk management policies.

Main duties of the job

Job Profile

The post holder will be contracted to provide an anaesthetic service to Milton Keynes University Hospital. Candidates must hold full registration with the General Medical Council.

Job Outline Duties and responsibilities

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate

To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.

Out- of-hours on-call responsibilities, including participation in the on-call rota. On-call frequency will be 1 in 8 weekdays. Commitments include cover for ICU, Theatres and Obstetrics depending on experience.

About us

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:

• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news

Details Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

430-SUR25-94A

Job locations

Anaesthetics - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Job description Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate

To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.

Out- of-hours on-call responsibilities, including participation in the on-call rota. On-call frequency will be 1:8. Commitments include cover for ICU, Theatres and Obstetrics depending on experience

To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.

Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences.

A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

To carry out their duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy at all times.

To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Job description Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate

To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.

Out- of-hours on-call responsibilities, including participation in the on-call rota. On-call frequency will be 1:8. Commitments include cover for ICU, Theatres and Obstetrics depending on experience

To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.

Cover for colleagues annual leave and other authorised absences.

A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.

To carry out their duties with due regard to the Trusts Equal Opportunities policy at all times.

To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Medical degree and full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council

Desirable

• Primary FRCA or equivalent overseas degree/diploma
• Completion of Stage 1 training in anaesthesia
• NHS experience

Clinical skills Essential

• Acute care safe: it is expected that the postholder should be acute care safe. This can be demonstrated by an up-to-date ALS certificate or equivalent.
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. Minimum of 2 years' experience of anaesthetics in an acute care setting including elective and emergency work. Experience of obstetrics anaesthesia including epidural analgesics is important. Candidate should be able to provide evidence of this e.g. through a logbook or testimonials.
• Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Specialty specific skills related to the post Essential

• Evidence of basic training in anaesthetics: the minimum time spent in basic level training will normally comprise 24 months in anaesthetics.
• Evidence of basic competency in obstetrics anaesthesia: before being allowed to work in an obstetrics unit without direct supervision the candidate will be formally assessed as competent in the basic obstetric anaesthetics skills.
• Evidence of basic competency in critical care: before being allowed to work in a critical care unit without direct supervision the candidate will be formally assessed as competent in the basic critical care anaesthetics skills in accordance with FICM requirements.
• The ability to undertake pre-operative assessment, obtain consent for anaesthetic procedures and prescribe premedication
• Be responsible for the routine induction, maintenance and recovery from general anaesthesia of ASA grade I or II patients and their safe discharge.
• Understand the safe use or anaesthesia equipment and the use, interpretation and limitations of monitoring equipment
• The ability to recognise ASA III, IV and V patients, understand the difficult intubation and the timing and the need to call for senior help
• The ability to assess, resuscitate and manage a trauma patient, and when necessary to stabilise the patient and prepare for transfer
• The ability to resuscitate a patient following a respiratory or cardiac arrest to the standards set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and to describe the management of critical incidents
• Ability to establish and manage sub-arachnoid and epidural blockage, IVRA and some simple peripheral nerve blocks
• Understand the implications of pregnancy, childhood (above age of 5), old age and infectious diseases in the pre, intra and post-operative periods
• Understand the principles of intensive and high dependency care, and which groups of patients can benefit from them
• Understand the safe use of anaesthetic and other drugs with regard to possible drug errors.

Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care Essential

• Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
• Aware of own limitations
• Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Evidence of interest and experience in teaching

Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential

• Medical degree and full registration and licence to practice with the General Medical Council

Desirable

• Primary FRCA or equivalent overseas degree/diploma
• Completion of Stage 1 training in anaesthesia
• NHS experience

Clinical skills Essential

• Acute care safe: it is expected that the postholder should be acute care safe. This can be demonstrated by an up-to-date ALS certificate or equivalent.
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge: capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to the job. Minimum of 2 years' experience of anaesthetics in an acute care setting including elective and emergency work. Experience of obstetrics anaesthesia including epidural analgesics is important. Candidate should be able to provide evidence of this e.g. through a logbook or testimonials.
• Clinical judgment: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• Practical skills: shows aptitude for practical skills, required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job

Specialty specific skills related to the post Essential

• Evidence of basic training in anaesthetics: the minimum time spent in basic level training will normally comprise 24 months in anaesthetics.
• Evidence of basic competency in obstetrics anaesthesia: before being allowed to work in an obstetrics unit without direct supervision the candidate will be formally assessed as competent in the basic obstetric anaesthetics skills.
• Evidence of basic competency in critical care: before being allowed to work in a critical care unit without direct supervision the candidate will be formally assessed as competent in the basic critical care anaesthetics skills in accordance with FICM requirements.
• The ability to undertake pre-operative assessment, obtain consent for anaesthetic procedures and prescribe premedication
• Be responsible for the routine induction, maintenance and recovery from general anaesthesia of ASA grade I or II patients and their safe discharge.
• Understand the safe use or anaesthesia equipment and the use, interpretation and limitations of monitoring equipment
• The ability to recognise ASA III, IV and V patients, understand the difficult intubation and the timing and the need to call for senior help
• The ability to assess, resuscitate and manage a trauma patient, and when necessary to stabilise the patient and prepare for transfer
• The ability to resuscitate a patient following a respiratory or cardiac arrest to the standards set by the Resuscitation Council (UK) and to describe the management of critical incidents
• Ability to establish and manage sub-arachnoid and epidural blockage, IVRA and some simple peripheral nerve blocks
• Understand the implications of pregnancy, childhood (above age of 5), old age and infectious diseases in the pre, intra and post-operative periods
• Understand the principles of intensive and high dependency care, and which groups of patients can benefit from them
• Understand the safe use of anaesthetic and other drugs with regard to possible drug errors.

Commitment to clinical governance/ improving quality of patient care Essential

• Capacity to be alert to dangers or problems. Demonstrates awareness of good decision making
• Aware of own limitations
• Track record of engaging in clinical governance: reporting errors, learning from errors
• Evidence of active participation in audit
• Evidence of interest and experience in teaching

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Anaesthetics - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Anaesthetics - Med Staff (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)