Job summaryWe have a new anaesthesia fellowships at Ashford and St Peter's, which are ideally suited to candidates looking to develop their sub-specialty interests and enhance their CVs for ST4 or consultant applications.
Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience in anaesthesia and critical care, and be able to cover on calls in theatres, labour ward and intensive care with distant supervision.
These posts are available from August 2025 and will be for 6-12 months duration depending on applicants preference.
Main duties of the jobSuccessful candidates will be expected to contribute to the peri-operative care of patients in their sub-specialty interest areas. Work will be a mix of training lists and solo lists with more distant supervision, dependent on levels of skill and experience. In addition to theatre lists, fellows will contribute to service delivery and governance by partaking in projects, such as service development and quality improvement projects. There will also be opportunities to organise and deliver teaching sessions to the department and to the wider multi-disciplinary team.
Fellows will provide on call cover on a 1 in 8 rota covering either theatres, obstetrics or intensive care, with supervision from the consultant on call.
About usAshford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
DetailsDate posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 to £67,325 a year
per annum, plus £149 HCAS and additional rota payments
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 323-MD3171-GK
Job locations: St Peters Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesAll fellows will be expected to deliver peri-operative care in their sub-specialty area with consultant supervision
- Carry out pre-operative assessment including working in high risk clinics and presenting in MD meetings.
- Work on projects to improve the service, such as service development projects and quality improvement
- Deliver teaching to the department in sub-specialty area - departmental meetings and trainee teaching
- Provide on call cover with distant supervision in either theatres, obstetrics or intensive care on a 1 in 8 basis
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Deliver high standards of patient focussed care
- Work to the Trust's objectives and values
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential<>
- Primary medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Desirable- Postgraduate qualifications in anaesthesia e.g. FRCA
ExperienceEssential- 2 years experience in anaesthesia and critical care
- Experience working with distant supervision in theatres, labour ward and intensive care
KnowledgeEssential- Evidence of CPD activities related to anaesthesia
SkillsEssential- Evidence of Initial Assessment of Competencies (IAC) and Initial Assessment of Competencies in Obsteric Anaesthesia (IACOA)
- Able to anaesthetise ASA 1 and 2 patients independently for emergency surgery with distant supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work constructively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Comepetent in the use of IT/computer systems
OtherEssential- Must be able to demonstrate alignment with the Trust Values
Desirable- Demonstrate Trust Values at an exemplary level
- Evidence of leadership and management activities
- Evidence of teaching at undergraduate/postraduate level
- Evidence of QI/research activities including presentations and publications
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: St Peters Hospital, Chertsey, KT16 0PZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www..ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Consultant Anaesthetist, College Tutor, Zain Malik, zainmalik@nhs.net
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
