Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia CW | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Apply for the Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia CW | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Location: London
Job Description:

This is a 6 month post, with a possibility to extend to 12 months and beyond if mutually agreeable. The post is suitable for an experienced anaesthetic trainee (ST4 equivalent and above) wishing to consolidate their experience in anaesthesia. Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA anaesthetic curriculum and be in possession of the Primary FRCA examination or equivalent from overseas. Completion of full FRCA or equivalent is desirable. The post holder would join a busy department that provides anaesthetic services for multiple adult and paediatric surgical specialties and a busy labour ward. There is scope for moulding the position to a degree to match the particular interests of the successful applicant. We are able to support portfolio development within both the training and portfolio (CESR) pathways and provide clinical training in general surgery, orthopaedics and trauma, paediatrics, regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, pain and intensive care amongst other areas of anaesthetic training as specified by the RCOA. We are able to provide comprehensive support of non‑clinical domains of the anaesthetic curriculum.

Responsibilities

  • Initially based on labour ward; duties will be tailored to individual training requirements.
  • 1:8 on‑call commitment on the resident obstetric Registrar rota.
  • Insert neuraxial spinal and epidural blocks for both labour analgesia and operative procedures.
  • Manage a busy labour ward out of hours.
  • Provide initial management and resuscitation for obstetric emergencies (category one caesarean section, major obstetric haemorrhage, severe pre‑eclampsia, among others).

Qualifications

  • Completed Stage 1 of the RCoA anaesthetic curriculum.
  • Possession of Primary FRCA examination or equivalent from overseas.
  • Desirable: full FRCA or equivalent.
  • Competent in independently inserting neuraxial spinal and epidural blocks.

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking to develop their clinical and technical skills within the NHS.

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Posted: May 27th, 2026