Senior Clinical Fellow in cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical care

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley is looking for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care. This role is aimed at senior anaesthetic trainees possessing an FRCA or equivalent, and it offers a supportive environment. Main responsibilities include overseeing the cardiac intensive care unit and opportunities for emergency procedures. Ideal candidates should have experience in NHS hospitals and a keen interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia. This position includes study leave and follows Trust policy for annual leave.

Benefits

Study leave

Annual leave aligned with Trust policy

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• FRCA or equivalent necessary.
• Experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia is required.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly, committed team in anaesthesia and critical care.
• Supervise emergency cath lab and theatre work.
• Care for post-op cardiac and thoracic patients.

Skills

Evidence of continuous career development

Interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia

Education

MBBS or equivalent

FRCA or equivalent

Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care

The closing date is 06 January 2026

South Tees NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer the posts of Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia and Critical Care at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough.

The posts are for six months in the first instance, renewable for a further six months, subject to satisfactory progress and approval.

We are looking for dynamic forward thinking individuals who will join a friendly, committed team who provide anaesthesia and critical care for approximately 1,000 cardiac and 700 thoracic cases per year.

Our varied theatre caseload includes all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery with particular focus on minimally invasive aortic and mitral surgery and major aortic work. We have an established TAVI programme alongside an expanding thoracic programme which includes VAT lobectomies, thymectomies and robotic thoracic surgery. A robotic mitral surgery programme is in the planning stages. Our critical care unit is a specialist 10‑bed unit caring for post‑op cardiac and thoracic patients, and in addition receives emergency cardiology admissions. Our patient outcomes are consistently excellent.

Main duties of the job

These posts are ideally suited to senior anaesthetic trainees in possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) who are looking to gain further experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care medicine and are considering a career within the specialty.

The successful applicants will join a busy but supportive department. Out of hours, the primary responsibility is to the cardiac intensive care unit, however the opportunity for supervised emergency cath lab and theatre work is available. The rota includes advanced critical care practitioners (ACCPs), rotating anaesthetic specialty registrars and senior advanced trainees in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. Dedicated consultant supervision will be provided in line with clinical competence and previous experience. Salary will be in keeping with equivalent salary scales for doctors in training. Study leave and annual leave will be aligned with Trust policy.

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Job responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practise
• Evidence of compliance with standards of 'Good Medical Practice'
• FRCA or equivalent
• On the specialist register
• Distinctions or Post‑Graduate Prizes
• Additional degrees or diplomas

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working in an NHS Hospital
• Experience in cardiothoracic anaesthesia
• Relevant medical experience outside anaesthesia
• Experience and interest in critical care
• TOE experience

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Evidence of continuous career development and knowledge/skills commensurate with 5 years+ of anaesthetic training
• Significant interest in cardiothoracic anaesthesia and critical care

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.

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust