Clinical Fellow ; ST+ CESR programme in Anaesthesia and ICM

Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) CESR preparation programme in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. There are two posts available from 03 February 2027, for a period of 36 months. Post one: 12 months at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (Harlow), followed by 2 years at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Post two: 36 months at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

This 36 month fellowship programme in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care is aimed at applicants who are planning to apply for equivalence through the CESR process/ portfolio pathway for Anaesthetics. There are 42 operating theatres in total of which there are 26 in the main theatre block, 6 in the Addenbrookes Treatment Centre, and others in Ely Day Surgery Unit, Cambridge Eye Unit, Cambridge Movement and surgical Hub and the Rosie Maternity Unit.

In addition the Anaesthetic department is responsible for providing Anaesthetic services in a number of other areas across the trust e.g. Endoscopy, Radiology, Paediatric Day Unit, post anaesthesia care unit (PACU) etc. We also have a well‑established perioperative medicine unit with regular specialist multidisciplinary state of the art clinics for frail and elderly patients. There is currently substantial work being undertaken in the development of patient pathways across the whole patient journey for elective and emergency care.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required. The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC's Good Medical Practice (2013). Non‑UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement. Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Anaesthetic Department at CUH provides highly specialised services for a range of surgical subspecialities. We undertake a full range of complex orthopaedic and plastic surgery. Addenbrookes is also the tertiary centre for Neurosciences, Transplantation, Complex Obstetrics, Vascular (including Interventional Radiology), OMFS and Paediatrics for the East of England. Complex cancer surgery is undertaken in most specialties. It offers the opportunity to develop and enhance experience in all anaesthetic subspecialties provided at a large tertiary teaching hospital.

The programme consists of a structured rotation through all anaesthetic modules providing the evidence needed for a successful CESR application. This includes Neuro, Paediatrics, Pain management, ICM and Cardiothoracics (currently undertaken at CTC at mid and south Essex trust at Basildon). The CUH CESR programme is a regional programme, training is undertaken both at CUH and partner training sites. By the end of year three, it is envisaged that successful applicants will have appropriate training and evidence to submit a successful CESR application.

The programme mirrors GMC and the…