Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (Transplant)

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Ely; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Cambridge is offering a Subspecialty Senior Clinical Fellowship in Transplant Anaesthesia. The role involves working at a Junior Consultant level with senior support and is ideal for those nearing completion of specialist training in anaesthesia. Candidates must hold a GMC licence and have effective communication skills, particularly in English. The position aims to develop skills in the field of transplant anaesthesia, preparing fellows for future consultant roles.

Qualifications

• Completed or nearly completed a recognised anaesthetic specialist training program.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement.

Responsibilities

• Work at Junior Consultant level with Senior Consultant support.
• Participate in a non-resident on call rota.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Demonstrated skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English

Education

Completion of recognised anaesthetic specialist training program

CCT in Anaesthesia

Job description

Job overview

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

This post is to start from 05 August 2026 until 03 August 2027.

The Senior Clinical Fellow post would suit applicants who have completed or nearly completed a recognised anaesthetic specialist training program, including someone who already possesses a CCT in Anaesthesia.

The post offers the opportunity to develop and increase anaesthetic experience in transplant anaesthesia 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.

Main duties of the job

A Senior Clinical Fellow will be effectively working at Junior Consultant level with Senior Consultant support and distant supervision available at all times. Senior Clinical Fellows participate in a non-resident on call rota.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required.

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

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

Addenbrooke’s is a thriving, modern NHS hospital based in Cambridge, England. The hospital is the local hospital for people living in the Cambridge area as well as being an internationally renowned transplant center and a regional referral centre for an increasing number of specialties. It has strong international links particularly through the University. It is the teaching hospital for the University of Cambridge and is a world-class centre for bio‑medical research.

The hospital offers particular experience in Neuroanaesthesia, Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery, airway experience including ENT, major reconstructive Head and Neck and Maxillofacial Surgery, Women’s Health, Paediatric Anaesthesia, regional Anaesthesia and Trauma, Transplant Anaesthesia, 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])