Job summary
We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Fellows in Anaesthetics to join us working at ST3+ equivalent level.

Main duties of the job
Working clinically in Theatres/ Maternity and includes an out of hours rota commitment to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary hospital site.

About us
Opportunities for experience in Pre-Op ; Pain ; elective theatre lists at our dedicated Day Case unit at Leigh and Orthopaedic site at Wrightington.

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £67,325 a year Additional pay elements for Out of hours rota
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 302-26-8381816MHR-S
Closing date: 08 November 2026

Job responsibilities
Details of the role are within the Job Description and Person Specification attached. Opportunities for experience in Pre-Op ; Pain ; elective theatre lists at our dedicated Day Case unit at Leigh and Orthopaedic site at Wrightington.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: GMC Registration
• Essential: Passed Royal College Initial Assessment of Anaesthetic Competency (IAC) and College Initial Obstetric Anaesthesia Competency (IAOAC)
• Desirable: Current ALS
• Desirable: Primary FRCA or actively working towards this

Other

• Essential: Evidence of completed audit/QI work
• Desirable: Evidence of delivering teaching to junior trainees or multidisciplinary team
• Desirable: Evidence of career planning with regard to future training in Anaesthesia

Personal Attributes

• Essential: Collaborative working with colleagues
• Essential: Accountable
• Essential: Respect
• Essential: Demonstrate compassion
• Essential: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Desirable: Ability to facilitate cross site working

Experience

• Essential: More than 18 months experience of working in Anaesthetics and Critical Care within the NHS
• Desirable: Previous experience of at least 2 years in Anaesthetics, when starting post.
• Desirable: Completion of Core Training in Anaesthesia when post starts

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.

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.

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

Employer details
Employer name: Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/

Contact
Clinical Director Anaesthetics, Neelam Patel, medical.staffing@wwl.nhs.uk, 01942244000

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