Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

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Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

The closing date is 15 November 2026

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Job summary

We are welcoming applications for a Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

This is a post for applicants who have completed stage 1 Anaesthesia training. The post is ideal for applicants between CT and higher Anaesthesia / ICM training. We welcome applicants who are currently in the process of applying for a training post in anaesthesia / ICM.

Please note applications with no NHS Anaesthesia experience will not be progressed - please do not apply if you don't meet the essential criteria for this position.

Main duties of the job

The post is required to meet the increasing demand for anaesthetic and Critical Care services within the Trust. The post will be a combination of service lists, teaching lists and out of hours.

Note that some of the on-call commitment will be twilight shifts at Weston General Hospital where you may be expected to work flexibly between the anaesthesia and critical care teams

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S1550-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed information of this role please download the Job Description document attached. Thank you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed information of this role please download the Job Description document attached. Thank you.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skills
• Demonstrates good clinical judgement
• Understands audit and governance processes

Desirable

• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, advanced life support course)
• Able to anaesthetise and care for complex cases with appropriate supervision
• Designed and / or completed audits

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexibility
• Inquiring and critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility and be appropriately assertive
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients

Desirable

• Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
• A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
• Completed stage 1 training in anaesthesia
• Previous NHS anaesthesia experience

Desirable

• FRCA (Part 1) or equivalent
• Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
• Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing)

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

• Respectful
• Collaborative
• Supportive
• Innovative

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skills
• Demonstrates good clinical judgement
• Understands audit and governance processes

Desirable

• Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, advanced life support course)
• Able to anaesthetise and care for complex cases with appropriate supervision
• Designed and / or completed audits

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload
• Good communication skills
• Honesty and reliability
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Flexibility
• Inquiring and critical approach to work
• Demonstrates initiative
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and take responsibility and be appropriately assertive
• Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients

Desirable

• Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
• A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Registered with General Medical Council (UK)
• Completed stage 1 training in anaesthesia
• Previous NHS anaesthesia experience

Desirable

• FRCA (Part 1) or equivalent
• Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
• Previous experience of working in the British Healthcare system (not observing)

Additional and Aptitudes

Essential

• Respectful
• Collaborative
• Supportive
• Innovative

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

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Anaesthesia Specialist

Chizoba Peters

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

03 November 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£67,325 to £76,582 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

387-S1550-AFR

Job locations

Bristol Royal Infirmary

Marlborough Street

Bristol

BS2 8HN

United Kingdom

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