Job summary
The Anaesthetics Department co-ordinates the provision of a comprehensive anaesthetic service and the recent expansion of surgical services has seen a rapid increase in the size of the department, with several new Consultant Anaesthetists and Specialty Doctors being appointed in the last 3 years.

The appointee will be supervised by a team of consultants providing anaesthetic support to a wide range of surgical specialties.

UHDB provides services for Trauma and Orthopaedics, ENT, Faciomaxillary Surgery, General Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Urological Surgery, and Ophthalmic Surgery. There are 35 operating theatres including a busy purpose-built day case surgery department (Kings Treatment Centre). There is a 16-bedded level 2/3 Intensive Care Unit at the RDH site and a 16-bedded post-surgical step-down unit.

Consultants take an active interest in the education and training of junior staff. The examination record of the department is excellent, and Specialty Doctors are supported in their efforts to take exams.

Please ensure that you meet the essential criteria as listed in the Job Description and Person Specification before applying.

Main duties of the job
The Regional Anaesthesia Fellow will play a pivotal role in advancing the department's commitment to excellence in regional anaesthetic practice and education. The position comprises predominantly clinical regional anaesthesia activity alongside active engagement in the department's regional anaesthesia teaching and course delivery programme. The fellow will also be encouraged to develop projects that align with their own professional interests and contribute to the wider regional anaesthesia community.

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 _th_ busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted: 29 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year
per annum. Plus enhancements for out of hours working.
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-MDQ-7942037-DKR-B
Job locations: Queens Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Job plan comprising approximately 80% delivery of high-quality locoregional anaesthesia across orthopaedic, trauma, and rib fracture block services, and 20% contribution to the departments regional anaesthesia teaching and course delivery programme. The fellow will also be resident on call as part of the anaesthetic

The appointee is expected to participate in a 1:8 prospective on-call rota, covering Theatres, Obstetrics, or Intensive Care.

There is a requirement to work across other UHDB sites should the need arise.

Please see attached the Job Description for a full, detailed job description and main responsibilities list.

Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential

• Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis).
• Evidence of competency in the provision of obstetric anaesthesia, demonstrating alignment with the obstetric anaesthesia capabilities as stipulated by the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
• Demonstrable interest in and commitment to regional anaesthesia practice.
• Minimum 1 year NHS experience

Desirable

• Training and experience approximating that required to enter UK Anaesthesia Specialty Training.
• Prior exposure to high-volume locoregional anaesthesia in an orthopaedic or trauma setting.
• Experience in ultrasound-guided regional anaesthetic techniques.
• Experience in regional anaesthesia for acute pain and rib fracture management.

Teaching Experience, Audit and Research
Essential

• Evidence and experience of supervising and teaching resident doctors and medical students
• Evidence of knowledge and experience of teaching clinical skills
• Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice

Desirable

• Any teaching courses or qualifications.
• Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements relevant to regional anaesthesia or Anaesthesia.

Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
• Life Support Qualifications - ALS
• Evidence of competency in and enthusiasm for regional anaesthetic techniques
• Experience in teaching in the workplace and/or training environment
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application

Desirable

• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
• ESRA Diploma in Regional Anaesthesia (ESRA-DRA) or active candidacy
• Completion of a recognised regional anaesthesia course.
• Further postgraduate degree in education and/or simulation (e.g., postgraduate certificate in medical education)
• FRCA primary or equivalent

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queens Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton on Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy General Manager
Holly Wilson
holly.wilson2@nhs.net
01283566333

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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).