Job summary
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.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year Per annum, Pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 180-CFH-5532

Job 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.

Person Specification
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
• 2 years anaesthesia including - see accepted areas of experience
• Logbook indicating validated experience of appropriate range and number of clinical procedures
• Evidence of Invasive monitoring/ Ventilator management/ Spinal and epidural anaesthesia

Desirable

• ATLS/ ALS /Peadiatric ALS
• Presentations/Publications
• 1 yr UK NHS anaesthesia experience
• Evidence of Peripheral/regional anaesthetic nerve blocks

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Consultant Anaesthetist, Dr Laura Kessack, laura.kessack@nhs.net

Closing date: 15 November 2026

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