Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia

Applications are invited for a Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This 6-month post, with potential extension, is ideal for doctors with at least two years' experience in anaesthesia, intensive care medicine or emergency medicine who are working at approximately CT3 level or above.

As one of the UK's largest anaesthetic departments, we provide exposure to a broad range of specialties including cardiothoracic, vascular, obstetric, paediatric, airway, renal, cancer and major elective surgery. Fellows benefit from a structured training programme with opportunities to develop competencies aligned to ST3-ST5 equivalence and CESR progression.

The role combines training and service provision, with approximately 50% elective clinical activity and 50% participation in the anaesthetic on-call rota. Fellows receive dedicated educational supervision, regular consultant support and career development guidance throughout their placement.

The rota is a 1:8 full-shift pattern, including long days, nights and weekends. This is an excellent opportunity to gain high-quality anaesthetic experience within a nationally recognised teaching hospital., The Clinical Fellow will provide safe, high-quality anaesthetic care as part of a multidisciplinary team across Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. Under consultant supervision, the post holder will deliver perioperative care for elective and emergency patients, participate in the resident on-call rota, and contribute to anaesthetic services across Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital and, where appropriate, Evelina London Children's Hospital.

The post offers structured educational support, including an Educational Supervisor, regular reviews and participation in a modular training programme tailored to individual learning needs. Fellows will have opportunities to develop competencies aligned to ST3-ST5 equivalent practice and CESR progression, while maintaining a portfolio and workplace-based assessments.

The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, quality improvement, clinical audit, research and clinical governance activities. Participation in departmental teaching, simulation training and educational events is encouraged.

Patient safety and trainee development are central to the role. Fellows will receive supervision at all times and work within the limits of their competence. The post holder will be expected to maintain GMC registration, participate in appraisal and revalidation processes, and engage with professional development opportunities, including study leave and CPD funding in line with Trust policy., As a Clinical Fellow, you will join a supportive educational environment with access to experienced trainers, structured supervision and diverse learning opportunities. Fellows are encouraged to participate in teaching, quality improvement, research and service development activities.

The department has a strong track record of supporting doctors pursuing specialist training and CESR pathways. Each fellow is allocated an Educational Supervisor to support achievement of learning objectives and career development goals.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where staff feel valued, supported and empowered to deliver outstanding patient care while achieving their professional aspirations.

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading teaching hospitals, providing specialist and tertiary services across a broad range of clinical specialties. Internationally recognised for excellence in patient care, education, research and innovation, the Trust serves a diverse population across South East London and beyond.

The Department of Anaesthesia is one of the largest in the UK, with over 140 consultant anaesthetists delivering services across Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital and Evelina London Children's Hospital. Fellows gain exposure to a wide range of specialist services, including cardiothoracic, vascular, obstetric and paediatric anaesthesia, major cancer surgery, renal transplantation, airway surgery and trauma.