Job overview

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in Anaesthetics (General) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Posts are available for a period of 6 months from 03 February 2027 until 03 August 2027.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Fellow position would suit any trainee with a minimum of two years’ experience in the specialty, providing the opportunity to further their anaesthetic experience in a supervised training environment, completing modular training in a number of subspecialty areas of anaesthesia, appropriate for their level of experience.

This post is equivalent to a training post in every way but please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required.

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 dependents (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

These posts have an on-call commitment on a full shift rota system.

The NHS department enjoys close links with the University Department of Anaesthesia and opportunities to participate in research may be available to suitable applicants.

Opportunities also exist for training/experience in other areas of interest such as ultra-sound, management, and education.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

For further details / informal visits contact one of the below:

Dr Christine Tjen, Consultant Anaesthetist ([email protected])

Dr Laura Kessack, Consultant Anaesthetist ([email protected])

Dr David Brooks, Consultant Anaesthetist ([email protected])