Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ Equivalent) in Anaesthetics

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics for a position at Hammersmith Hospital. This role offers hands-on experience in various anaesthetic subspecialties, along with teaching and research opportunities. Applicants should have 21 months of anaesthetic experience and be capable of providing full shift coverage. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Cycle-to-work scheme

Car lease scheme

Season ticket loan

Onsite leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• Competent in history taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation.
• Experience in anaesthetising elective and emergency ASA I and II surgical patients.
• Participated in research and presentations at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Cover the registrar rota for theatres when on call.
• Participate in the clinical audit programme.
• Conduct teaching activities in the anaesthetic department.

Skills

Basic Anaesthetic practice

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Clear communication in English

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Eligible for full GMC Registration

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ Equivalent) in Anaesthetics

This is a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ Equivalent) post in Anaesthesia based at Hammersmith Hospital. The position commences in February 2026 and lasts a minimum of six months in the first instance, extendable to one year based on satisfactory assessments. A minimum of 21 months of anaesthetic experience is required.

Main duties

Thesis list allocations in theatre will allow the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties offered at Hammersmith Hospital under direct consultant supervision. Almost all operating lists are consultant‑delivered training lists.

In addition to elective theatre work, the post holder will cover the registrar rota for theatres when on call. The rota follows a full shift pattern with prospective cover and complies with the European Working Time Directive and the 2016 junior doctor contract.

Teaching Activities

Teaching takes place weekly, both face‑to‑face in the anaesthetic department and via MS Teams. The teaching has a cardiac focus but also covers the full range of clinical work encountered at Hammersmith Hospital, including topics covering the FRCA examination syllabus. Teaching is consultant‑supervised and delivered by both consultants and trainees.

A monthly journal club is also available.

Research

The department includes several research‑active clinicians who conduct experimental studies and are chief/co‑investigators of large, multicentre trials across basic, translational, and clinical realms. Current research topics include anaesthesia for major general surgery, perioperative multi‑organ failure, postoperative pulmonary complications, acute kidney injury, patient blood management, and sepsis.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with leading clinicians who push boundaries in patient care. Working with a vibrant team, you will develop your career through flexible working, wellbeing initiatives, and staff recognition schemes. Optional benefits include cycle‑to‑work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan, and membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

Staff are encouraged to receive the COVID‑vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues, and the wider community. The Trust requires compliance with infection prevention and control procedures, including lateral line testing, handwashing, and mask wearing according to current protocols. Interviews are mostly conducted virtually.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part‑time, or by job share.

Job responsibilities

Theatre list allocations change weekly, allowing the post holder to experience all anaesthetic subspecialties at Hammersmith under direct consultant supervision.

General anaesthetic duties include pre‑operative assessment, intra‑operative care, and post‑operative management of theatre cases.

The department operates a full shift rota compliant with the New Deal, EWTD, and 2016 junior doctor contract. The rota is 1:8 rolling, with 48 hours per week. Theatre working days are as follows:

• Normal day: 07:30 – 17:30
• Long day: 07:30 – 20:00 (1:8)
• Night shift: 19:30 – 08:00 (1:8)

Clinical governance is maintained through a strict programme supported by Dr F Plaat representing anaesthesia at Hammersmith Hospital.

Audits are conducted on a rolling basis; the post holder is expected to participate in the clinical audit programme.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• Eligible for full GMC Registration
• Distinctions, prizes

Language

• Able to communicate clearly in written & spoken English

Clinical skills

• Competent in Basic Anaesthetic practice: history taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Appropriate experience documented in log book
• Experience in anaesthetising elective and emergency ASA I and II surgical patients
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) provider or equivalent

Academic achievements including research/publications

• Understanding of principles of research
• Able to contribute to teaching and learning in the clinical setting
• Has participated in research
• Experience presenting data locally, regionally, nationally
• Additional teaching experience

Audit

• Experience of Audit
• Completed Audit Cycle
• Understanding of clinical governance

Relevant experience in specialty/Sub‑specialty

• Minimum of 21 months anaesthesia experience.
• Knowledge of UK Health Systems
• Understanding current NHS & Anaesthesia issues
• 1–2 years in acute medical or surgical specialty as core trainee or equivalent

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £41,750–£54,468 per annum + London Weighting +1A banding.