Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (Transplant)

Cambridge University Hospitals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics to develop skills in transplant anaesthesia. The position is ideal for candidates nearing completion of their anaesthetic specialist training. Responsibilities include supporting junior consultants while gaining experience in a renowned transplant center. Applicants must have GMC registration, advanced life support skills, and effective communication abilities. This role offers a full-time contract for 12 months with a competitive salary of £85,732 per annum.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have demonstrable skills in effective communication about medical topics.
• Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam for GMC licence.
• Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with GMC required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a non-resident on call rota.
• Develop and increase anaesthetic experience in transplant anaesthesia.
• Work at junior consultant level with senior consultant support.

Skills

Clinical training or equivalent experience for UK CCT in Anaesthesia

Entry on GMC specialist register

Attendance at a recognised teaching course

Attendance at a recognised management course

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Education

Completion of recognised anaesthetic specialist training program

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (Transplant)

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Anaesthesia Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed term 12 months) Hours Full time - 11 sessions per week Job ref 180-SCF-5261

Employer Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Cambridge University Hospital Town Cambridge Salary £85,732 per annum, plus 5% on call Salary period Yearly Closing 14/01/2026 23:59

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 05 August 2026 until 03 August 2027.

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 our 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.

Person specification

Shortlisting

• Clinical training or equivalent experience for gaining UK CCT in Anaesthesia or approaching CCT
• Entry on GMC specialist register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview, or equivalent
• Attendance at a recognised teaching course
• Attendance at a recognised management course
• ALS

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Dr Anna Hutton
Job title: Consultant Anaesthetist, Subspecialty SCF Lead
Email address: [e-mail]

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to:
Dr Anna Hutton
Consultant Anaesthetist, Lead for Subspecialty Senior Clinical Fellows
[e-mail]

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