Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Senior Clinical Fellow in Neuroanasethesia commencing on 02 February 2026 for a period of 12 months.
Main duties of the job
The Cambridge Neuroanaesthesia Fellowship is an ICPNT (International Council on Perioperative Neuroscience Training) accredited programme.
A successful applicant will complete modular rotation through neuro anaesthesia, neuro interventional radiology, stroke Thrombectomy and neuro critical care. There is also an option to gain major trauma experience.
The post would suit applicants who have completed a recognised anaesthetic specialist training programme, including someone who already possesses a CCT in Anaesthesia or a senior anaesthetic registrar at UK ST6/7 level.
To be considered applicants must meet the essential criteria as detailed in the person specification.
Please note that these posts do 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 dependants (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post offers the opportunity to develop and increase anaesthetic experience in all aspects of Neuroanaesthesia prior to taking up a consultant post.
This 12-month fellowship programme in Neuroanaesthesia is based at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is the leading academic institution in the region, the main teaching hospital for the University Of Cambridge School Of Medicine and the Regional Neurosurgical referral centre for the East of England.
The level of supervision will be tailored to the fellows prior experience with the aim of independent practice with distant supervision, so to work at junior consultant level with senior consultant support. The Fellow will be expected to cover the Neuroanaesthesia service or the Stroke Thrombectomy service out of hours on a EWTD shift pattern.
The Neuroanaesthesia fellowship programme mirrors the requirements for the Royal College of Anaesthesia Advanced Training in Neuroanaesthesia but it is not a recognised RCOA training post.
The overall goals of the fellowship are to provide advanced clinical training in this subspecialty along with research and educational experience to develop leading neuro-anaesthetists for the future.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post offers the opportunity to develop and increase anaesthetic experience in all aspects of Neuroanaesthesia prior to taking up a consultant post.
This 12-month fellowship programme in Neuroanaesthesia is based at Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, which is the leading academic institution in the region, the main teaching hospital for the University Of Cambridge School Of Medicine and the Regional Neurosurgical referral centre for the East of England.
The level of supervision will be tailored to the fellows prior experience with the aim of independent practice with distant supervision, so to work at junior consultant level with senior consultant support. The Fellow will be expected to cover the Neuroanaesthesia service or the Stroke Thrombectomy service out of hours on a EWTD shift pattern.
The Neuroanaesthesia fellowship programme mirrors the requirements for the Royal College of Anaesthesia Advanced Training in Neuroanaesthesia but it is not a recognised RCOA training post.
The overall goals of the fellowship are to provide advanced clinical training in this subspecialty along with research and educational experience to develop leading neuro-anaesthetists for the future.
Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Shortlistable. 1 = Yes. 0 = No.
Person Specification
Shortlistable
Essential
- Shortlistable. 1 = Yes. 0 = No.
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).