Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Anaesthesia and Critical Care

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Bristol seeks a senior fellow in Adult Cardiac Anaesthesia for a 12-month role starting November 2025. This position targets anaesthesia trainees keen on cardiac care, offering vast exposure to adult cardiac diseases and the chance to enhance intensive care skills. Candidates must hold GMC registration and the right to work in the UK. Join a renowned institution committed to excellent patient care and a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have GMC registration and right to work in the UK.
• Experience in cardiac anaesthesia is preferred.
• Main focus on adult cardiac anaesthesia and critical care.

Responsibilities

• Manage perioperative anaesthetics for cardiac surgery.
• Involve in intensive care management and patient assessments.
• Work closely with surgical teams in cardiac disease interventions.

Skills

GMC registration

Perioperative anaesthetic management

Intensive care management

Transoesophageal echocardiography

Pulmonary artery catheterisation

Education

Medical degree

Completion of anaesthesia training

Job description

We seek to appoint a senior fellow in Adult Cardiac Anaesthesia & Critical Care for a period of 12 months with a start date of November 2025 onwards.

This post is suitable for stage 3 anaesthesia trainees seeking an SIA (Special Interest Area) in Cardiac Anaesthesia ,as well as those keen to gain post CCT experience in cardiac anaesthesia to prepare them for a consultant post in cardiac anaesthesia and critical care.

This post is based in the Bristol Heart Institute, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Clinical Opportunities

The Bristol Heart Institute is a large regional cardiac centre offering adult cardiac surgery, ACHD surgery, a developing major aortic service, as well as an extensive cardiac cath lab service including rapidly expanding TAVI and edge to edge valve repair programmes.

This post does not have educational approval from the Postgraduate Dean and does not carry a National Training Number., The post offers wide exposure to all types of acquired adult and congenital cardiac disease with the exception of cardiac transplantation. There is close involvement with the diagnosis and surgical or other interventional management of cardiac disease. There are considerable opportunities for perioperative anaesthetic and intensive care management, including the use of perioperative transoesophageal echocardiography, pulmonary artery catheterisation, nitric oxide, aortic balloon counter pulsation, haemofiltration and the insertion of percutaneous tracheostomies., welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the