Senior Clinical Fellow in Day Case Anaesthesia

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Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Leicester seeks a Senior Clinical Fellow in Day Case Anaesthesia. This role involves providing anaesthetic services, participating in leadership training, and contributing to audit and teaching. Applicants should have full GMC registration and a minimum of four years of anaesthetic experience. This is a full-time position on a 12-month fixed-term contract with a salary of £65,048 per annum, starting in February 2026. The institution promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Support for professional development

Flexible working arrangements

DBS check payment support

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and minimum 4 years of anaesthetic experience.
• Prior experience working as an anaesthetist in the UK.
• Basic IT skills and understanding of NHS strategy.

Responsibilities

• Provide day case anaesthetic services under supervision.
• Participate in a junior on-call rota for ICU and other areas.
• Engage in leadership and management training.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Teaching experience

Audit experience

Education

Final FRCA or equivalent (MBChB, MBBS)

Higher research degree (MD, PhD)

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Day Case Anaesthesia

Job reference: 358-7587905-ITA

Employer: University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (Leicester General Hospital / Cross‑site Town Leicester)

Salary: £65,048 per annum

Contract: 12 months fixed term (starting February 2026) Full time 40 hours per week (+ on‑calls)

Closing date: 30/12/2025 23:59

Job Overview

This is an opportunity to undertake one of the first national Day Case Anaesthesia fellowships focused on BADS criteria. The Fellowship is aimed at doctors who possess the primary FRCA (or equivalent) with a minimum of four years of anaesthetic experience, or senior trainees, CCT holders seeking further experience in a day‑case role, leadership and management skills within the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provide day case anaesthetic services, including case planning and delivery under consultant supervision.
• Participate in a junior on‑call rota, providing on‑call for the intensive care unit, theatres or obstetrics as required.
• Attend and contribute to BADS meetings, virtual anaesthetic reviews, theatre management group, and theatre productivity board meetings.
• Develop and implement efficiency and quality improvement initiatives under guidance.
• Complete QI and audit projects, including data capture, coding, and reporting.
• Engage in leadership and management training and present outcomes at regional/national conferences.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate staff and support educational programmes.

Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Final FRCA or equivalent (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent) with a minimum of 4 years of anaesthetic experience.
• Prior experience working as an anaesthetist in the UK.

Management & Leadership

• Understanding of NHS strategy and current issues; interest in leadership and management.
• Basic knowledge of management theory, IT skills, and presentation skills.
• Participation in leadership and management courses.
• Presentation of QI/service improvement at regional or national conferences.

Research, Audit and Teaching

• Experience with audit, understanding of audit principles and delivery of audit projects.
• Teaching experience with undergraduates, postgraduates and other professionals.
• Medical publications or research activity background; higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) and GCP certification.
• Higher qualifications in medical education.

Supervision

The fellowship will be supervised by Dr Kaushik, Dr Kukreja or Dr Khandia, who will oversee clinical duties and provide education and management support. Fellows will collaborate on personal development plans and may rotate between sites (LGH, LRI, GGH).

Application and Inclusion

Please submit your application form without delay. We will close vacancies before the publishing closing date if we receive sufficient completed applications.

Applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be invited to interview under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Reasonable adjustments can be requested at any stage of the recruitment process.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. The Trust is committed to flexible working arrangements, where reasonably practicable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. The Trust will pay for the check initially, with the cost deducted from salary over a three‑month period. Enhanced check cost is £38, standard £18.

Risk Assessment / COVID‑19

Conditional offers will include a staff risk assessment to ensure safe performance of duties, especially for vulnerable staff. COVID‑19 vaccination is strongly encouraged.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of all its activities. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the community we serve in Leicester, Rutland, and surrounding areas.