Clinical Fellow in Vascular Anaesthesia and CPET in Frimley

Clinical Fellow in Vascular Anaesthesia and CPET

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area Anaesthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 151-FPHSCF-46

Site Frimley Park Hospital Town Frimley Salary £67,325 - £77,348 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Frimley Park Hospital is a regional vascular centre offering emergency and elective vascular services to a population of 1.2 million. There are 8 vascular surgeons with 7-8 full day vascular lists per week. The hospital performs more vascular operations per annum than the majority of the London hospitals. Cardiopulmonary exercise testing is used in the preoperative assessment of high-risk vascular patients, as well as patients undergoing major colorectal surgery.

We have a new opportunity to join our team as a Clinical Fellow on a 12 months Fixed Term contract.

This role is aimed at senior trainees who are in possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) or CCT holders seeking specialised training in high-risk anaesthesia for vascular surgery. However, post-primary candidates displaying aptitude and interest will be considered.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will be dependent on the grade and prior experience of the successful applicant, but may include:

• Appreciation of the implications of major comorbidities on the perioperative management of vascular patients.
• Use of national guidelines, research, risk stratification, clinical assessment and CPET in assisting with pre-optimisation, perioperative management, and decision-making.
• To have a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and risks of regional, combinedregional/general and general anaesthetic techniques for major vascular surgery.
• Independent preoperative assessment (in-patients and clinic setting) of patients havingmajor vascular surgery and formulation of a perioperative care plans including any
  necessary pre-optimisation.
• Contribution to multidisciplinary team meetings in planning for patient care.

For full details please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

The exact timetable will be tailored to fit the Fellow’s specific interests.

The Fellow will take part in the trainee on call rota, being on call for the intensive care unit, obstetrics or theatres dependent on the requirements of the department

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration
• Primary FRCA
• Final FRCA or equivalent

Experience

• Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
• Competence in adult general anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia and management of the intensive care unit with remote supervision
• Evidence of participation in clinical audit

Skills and Knowledge

• Interest in development of vascular anaesthesia and CPET skill and experience
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Demonstrates good interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivated, able to take initiative
• Aptitude for team working

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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