Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-ST5) in Anaesthetics (PACU)

Job Summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST3-5) in PACU (Post Anaesthesia Care Unit) and Anaesthesia at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This post is available at this busy major UK teaching hospital from 05 August 2026 for a period of 6 or 12 months.

Main Duties of the Job

The Clinical Fellow position would suit any trainee with a minimum of two years' experience in Anaesthesia providing the opportunity to further their anaesthetic experience in a supervised training environment. The position will involve completing modular training in a number of subspecialty areas of anaesthesia, appropriate for their level of experience. A large proportion of the workload will be in the newly established CUH Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU), however the job will include after hours work covering emergencies and supervised theatre lists.

This post is equivalent to a training post, although please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean's approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of commencement is required.

About Us

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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 dependents (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Details

• Date posted: 07 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £65,048 a year (Per annum)
• Contract: Fixed term (12 months)
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 180-CFH-5370
• Job locations: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Job Responsibilities

The NHS department enjoys close links with the University Of Cambridge Department Of Anaesthesia and opportunities to participate in research may be available to suitable applicants. This post may have an on call commitment on a full shift rota system if required by the department. The shift working pattern will be explained at interview.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Person Specification

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent qualification Primary FRCA (or equivalent)
• ALS Course
• 2 years anaesthesia including - see accepted areas of experience
• Evidence of smooth progression through training programmes

Desirable

• ATLS Course
• PALS
• Presentations/Publications
• UK anaesthesia experience
• Ophthalmic anaesthesia Paediatric anaesthesia 40 labour epidurals, 20 LSCS at appointment
• Experience in another relevant specialty e.g., Emergency Medicine, Neonatology, General Medicine
• GMC on application

Additional Information

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

Address: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

Employer's website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk

Employer Contact Details

For questions about the job, contact: Consultant Anaesthetist, Dr Elena Marini - [contact hidden]