Advanced Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia in Leicester

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Advanced Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. The closing date is 13 March 2026.

Applicants applying for the post must satisfy the following:

• Full GMC registration.
• Anaesthetic experience.
• Final FRCA or equivalent.
• CRB clearance.

The post is for a period of 2 years with sponsorship. Applicants should have an interest in education and/or audit projects and be willing to organise and deliver such projects.

Main duties of the job:

This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic and ambitious individuals wishing to follow a career in Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia. Glenfield undertakes over 1200 adult cardiac and over 1000 thoracic operations a year providing ample opportunity to become an independent practitioner in this subspecialty. You will have the opportunity to train in 2D and 3D perioperative transesophageal echocardiography and FICE leading to accreditation in these areas. We have recently acquired a Vimedix multimodality ultrasound simulator with exciting training programmes such as cardiac anatomy, TOE & TTE (showing normal heart and pathologies), chest ultrasound, critical‑care echo teaching package and FAST scanning. Successful candidates are guaranteed a place on Glenfield Hospital's popular FICE course and the internationally renowned transesophageal ECHO course.

About us:

Our new strategy, ‘Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities’, was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals:

• High‑quality care for all.
• Being a great place to work.
• Partnerships for impact.
• Research and education excellence.

And we will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face and working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• We are compassionate.
• We are proud.
• We are inclusive.
• We are one team.

Job responsibilities:

• To provide cardiac and thoracic anaesthesia for theatre and catheter room sessions.
• To provide continued care of patients on the combined adult intensive care unit.
• Participate in the on‑call rota.
• The post holder will be expected to be under direct or indirect supervision of a consultant at all times and it is the responsibility of the consultant to decide which cases the post holder is capable of anaesthetising independently.
• Contribute to the responsibilities and running of the department/district.
• Develop and sustain appropriate systems and practice to encourage clinical audit throughout the department.
• To participate in and contribute to the clinical governance process, to ensure good standards of practice as prescribed by the GMC guidance on good practice.
• To take responsibility for their Continuing Medical Education and professional development with the support of the Trust.
• The post holder will be expected to take part in clinical teaching.
• The post holder will ensure that adverse clinical incidents as defined by the Trust’s policy are reported in a timely manner according to Trust policy.

Person Specification:

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Final FRCA or equivalent.
• Previous employment in an anaesthetic capacity.
• Evidence of adequate CME if appropriate.

Teaching:

• Evidence of postgraduate teaching.
• Higher qualifications in medical education.

Research & Audit:

• Understanding of audit principles; evidence of personal experience of audit.
• Higher research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent).
• GCP certification.
• Medical publications or background of research activity.

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 to submit a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify no previous criminal convictions.