Senior Clinical Fellow in Transplant Anaesthesia

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Clinical Fellow in Transplant Anaesthesia. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your anaesthetic skills in a renowned transplant center. You'll work closely with experienced consultants, gaining invaluable experience in various anaesthesia specialties while preparing for future consultant roles. The position is based in a modern NHS hospital known for its strong ties to the University of Cambridge, providing a stimulating environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about advancing your career in anaesthesia, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognised anaesthetic specialist training program.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Anaesthetic Specialist Training

Communication Skills

English Proficiency (IELTS/OET)

Education

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 04 February 2026 for a period of 12 months.

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 center 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 center 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])