Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia in Leicester

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia

The closing date is 11 December 2025

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the Anaesthetic and intensive care teams based at the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield Hospital and Leicester General Hospital. Those wishing to gain further experience in clinical anaesthesia, teaching, audit and quality improvement should apply. This post may be particularly attractive for those that aim to complete training, for example in gaining CESR. The post will be supported by a named clinical and educational supervisor and can be tailored to the successful applicant\’s interests. Clinical duties will involve supporting the established on‑call rotas across the 3 sites in Leicester. The post is suitable for any grade of doctor who wishes to gain the necessary competencies for training and support for FRCA. The minimum requirements are certificate of basic training and at least 1 year of anaesthetic experience at post‑foundation training level (can include 6 months of ICM). 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

• Education – Opportunities, depending on experience, to deliver teaching and educational events covering all levels of training from non‑clinical to being part of the faculty delivering national educational events.
• Support will be given for those pursuing postgraduate educational qualifications.
• Assist departmental audit leads to complete projects and conduct audits required for departmental accreditation.
• Be involved in departmental meetings and events, and in anaesthetic audit and research.
• Participate in the intensive care team, contributing to audit and research currently being conducted by the units.
• Work within one of the busiest maternity units in the county, actively involved in research and innovative care in this speciality.
• Help develop all aspects of peri‑operative care, including pre‑operative optimisation, CPET testing, morbidity and mortality scoring, high‑risk clinics and virtual assessments.

About us

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, 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

We will embed health equality in all we do – taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, 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

• Education – Opportunities, depending on experience, to deliver teaching and educational events covering all levels of training from non‑clinical to being part of the faculty delivering national educational events.
• Support for those pursuing postgraduate educational qualifications.
• Assist departmental audit leads to complete projects and conduct audits required for departmental accreditation.
• Further develop clinical interest, and be involved in departmental meetings and events.
• Involve in anaesthetic audit and research.
• Participate in the intensive care team, contributing to audit and research currently being conducted by the units.
• Work within one of the busiest maternity units in the county, actively involved in research and innovative care in this speciality.
• Help develop all aspects of peri‑operative care, including pre‑operative optimisation, CPET testing, morbidity and mortality scoring, high‑risk clinics and virtual assessments.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• Initial Assessment of Competence certificate
• One year experience in Anaesthesia and ICM (not FY level)

Research and Teaching

• Understanding of research methodology and teaching skills; to gain experience for future opportunities.
• Medical publications or background of research activity.
• Higher qualifications in Medical Education.

Management

• Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues.
• Management training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.