Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia - CESR Programme

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ST3+ equivalent Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia seeking Specialist Registration through the CESR route in South East London.

This innovative programme offers a structured pathway to CESR, combining high-quality clinical experience with dedicated educational supervision across tertiary, specialist and district general hospital settings. The programme duration is flexible, ranging from 1 to 4 years depending on individual training needs and progression.

The programme is delivered collaboratively by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (including Evelina London Children's Hospital), Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (Queen Square), with Guy's and St Thomas' as the employing organisation.

Fellows will rotate between Guy's and St Thomas' and Lewisham hospitals, with a dedicated neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care placement at Queen Square where required. Training is aligned to the 2021 Royal College of Anaesthetists Curriculum and provides exposure to Stage 2 and Stage 3 competencies, including cardiothoracic, neuro, paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia, pain medicine, intensive care and major elective surgery., The successful candidate will join a structured CESR Anaesthesia Programme supporting progression towards Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia. Fellows will work alongside trainees and consultants across participating hospitals in South East London, gaining experience aligned to the Royal College of Anaesthetists 2021 Curriculum and GMC CESR requirements.

The programme includes supervised training in cardiothoracic, neuro, paediatric and obstetric anaesthesia, pain medicine, intensive care and major elective surgery. Placements will be tailored to individual learning needs.

Fellows will rotate between Guy's and St Thomas', Lewisham and Greenwich, and where required, the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. Educational supervision, progress reviews and annual appraisal will support professional development and CESR evidence collection.

The post combines elective clinical activity with participation in the resident on-call rota, with approximately 50% of time allocated to each. Duties will be matched to experience and competence, with consultant supervision available at all times.

The role also offers opportunities in quality improvement, audit, teaching, research, clinical governance, leadership and management. Fellows will be expected to maintain their portfolio, workplace-based assessments and logbook while working towards CESR.

This innovative CESR Anaesthesia Programme is delivered through a partnership between Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (Queen Square), providing access to a diverse range of clinical environments and specialist services across South East London.

The programme combines training within a leading academic health science centre, a high-performing district general hospital trust and a nationally recognised neuroscience centre. Fellows will gain experience across tertiary, specialist and general anaesthetic practice while developing evidence required for Specialist Registration through the CESR route.

Working across the partner organisations provides opportunities to develop clinical, educational, research, quality improvement, leadership and management skills within supportive multidisciplinary teams. Fellows benefit from dedicated educational supervision, structured career support and exposure to a broad range of specialties and patient populations.

The partner organisations are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and high-quality care while fostering an inclusive environment where staff are supported to develop professionally and achieve their potential. Fellows will be expected to uphold the values of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust: putting patients first, taking pride in their work, respecting others, striving for excellence and acting with integrity.