Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK hospital trust is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia. The position involves clinical duties, managing a busy labour ward, and supporting teaching and quality improvement projects. Suitable for ST4+ level trainees or equivalent. Candidates must hold a Primary FRCA and demonstrate skills in English. This role offers opportunities for professional development and engagement in high-risk obstetric care.

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment.
• Stage 1 Anaesthetic Training or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties on labour ward and anaesthetic lists within the hospital.
• 1:8 on-call commitment on the obstetric rota.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and provide teaching.

Skills

Flexible

Objective

Assertive

Organised

Kind

Responsive

Education

Primary FRCA or equivalent anaesthetic qualification

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

ALS certification

APLS/ATLS or equivalent

Job description

Go back Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Fellow in Obstetric Anaesthesia

The closing date is 09 October 2025

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced anaesthetist who has interest and aptitude in obstetric anaesthesia. The post is suitable for an ST4+ level trainee or a candidate with equivalent anaesthesia experience and clinical competencies. Applicants must have completed Stage 1 training and the Primary FRCA examination (or equivalent overseas qualification) and must be competent in independently inserting neuraxial spinal and epidural blocks for both labour analgesia and for operative procedures. The successful candidate must also be able to confidently manage a busy labour ward out of hours, and be able to provide initial management and resuscitation for all obstetric emergencies such as category one caesarean section, major obstetric haemorrhage, severe pre-eclampsia among others.

Main duties of the job

This is a six month post initially, with a possibility to extend to 12 months. The post holder would join a busy department managing a large volume of high-risk pregnancies. There is scope for moulding the position to a degree to match the particular interests and needs of the successful applicant.

About us

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed.

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties will be based on labour ward, and on anaesthetic lists within the hospital. There will be a 1:8 on-call commitment on the obstetric rota. Fellows will be offered dedicated time away from clinical work to facilitate projects and teaching during the fellowship period. Support will be provided as required in terms of portfolio development, interview and exam preparation, quality improvement projects, as well as career advice and guidance.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• Primary FRCA or equivalent anaesthetic qualification
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• ALS certification
• APLS/ATLS or equivalent

Experience

• Stage 1 Anaesthetic Training (or equivalent experience)
• Understanding of and evidence of participation in clinical Governance and Audit
• Experience in teaching/simulation
• Experience in Research

Skills and knowledge

• Flexible, objective and assertive
• Able to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Well organised, conscientious; ability to complete projects
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English.
• Putting patients first
• Responsive to patients and staff
• Unfailingly kind
• Determined to develop

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.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust