Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Fellow in Anaesthetics (ST3-5 Equivalent)

The closing date is 05 December 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia , for an initial fixed period of 6 months, with view to extend.

Main duties of the job

We can offer a chance to consolidate anaesthetic experience gained at core training level or beyond and gain focussed subspecialty experience in emergency/trauma anaesthesia, obstetric anaesthesia, intensive care and regional/acute pain. Applicants are expected to be GMC registered doctors and have completed at least 2 years' experience in anaesthesia

About us

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-25-7594749MHR-S

Job locations

RAEI

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Although this is not a recognised training post, the daytime activity will allow development of skills in the chosen subspecialty interest (from above) with opportunities for quality improvement and audit. The hospital has its own Simulation centre and successful applicants would be encouraged to become involved in delivery of simulation teaching within the department and wider trust.

The successful applicants will take part in a rolling rota comprising normal days, long days and nights alongside deanery trainees, other fellows and specialty doctors. The out of hours cover is arranged across 3 areas (intensive care, theatres and obstetrics) and applicants may be expected to work on call within any of these tiers. Competency/experience across these areas will be assessed at interview. A full induction and assessment of competence will be made before any solo anaesthetic activity at the start of the post

Job description

Job responsibilities

Although this is not a recognised training post, the daytime activity will allow development of skills in the chosen subspecialty interest (from above) with opportunities for quality improvement and audit. The hospital has its own Simulation centre and successful applicants would be encouraged to become involved in delivery of simulation teaching within the department and wider trust.

The successful applicants will take part in a rolling rota comprising normal days, long days and nights alongside deanery trainees, other fellows and specialty doctors. The out of hours cover is arranged across 3 areas (intensive care, theatres and obstetrics) and applicants may be expected to work on call within any of these tiers. Competency/experience across these areas will be assessed at interview. A full induction and assessment of competence will be made before any solo anaesthetic activity at the start of the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Knowledge

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Experience

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Skills

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Knowledge

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Experience

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Skills

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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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RAEI

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN


Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

RAEI

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN


Employer's website

http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director

Neelam Patel

neelam.a.patel@wwl.nhs.uk

01942822086

Details

Date posted

25 November 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 to £73,992 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

302-25-7594749MHR-S

Job locations

RAEI

Wigan Lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN


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