About this role
Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Senior Clinical Fellow Portfolio Pathway in Anaesthesia, with start date in August 2026. The tenure of all post is 36 months, employed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (STH) undertaking rotational placements at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust (18 months at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and 18 months at Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals). The posts do not attract a National Training Number.
The posts are based within the existing teams with access to departmental teaching and other developmental opportunities. Despite not being recognised as 'training posts' they allow doctors to improve the breadth and depth of their experience in Anaesthetics.
Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
Main duties of the job
The STH anaesthetic department provides anaesthesia services for both the Royal Hallamshire Hospital and the Northern General Hospital.
Being a tertiary and quaternary referral centre, the clinical caseload is stimulating, and resident doctors experience a variety of interesting and challenging cases, having opportunities to learn advanced skills and techniques.
We provide anaesthesia for Cardiothoracic surgery, Neurosurgery, Obstetrics, Complex Urology and Gynaecology, ENT and Max-Fax, Breast surgery, Plastic and reconstructive, and Burns surgery, complex Colorectal, Upper GI, and HPB surgery, Orthopaedics and Trauma, Spinal Injuries, Renal including transplant services, Vascular and interventional radiology.
We are also a Major Trauma Centre and as such, our residents experience being part of an active Major Trauma response team.
Additionally, we provide anaesthesia at non-theatre locations, including for Fluoroscopy procedures, Endoscopy, MRI, and ECT, and offer experience in deep sedation
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best-known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital The Northern General Hospital Charles Clifford Dental Hospital Weston Park Cancer Hospital Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital The post holder will work closely with colleague to provide safe and holistic patient care. There will be the opportunity to do Paediatric Anaesthesia and Adult intensive care at hospitals not within our trust but whom we have a reciprocal arrangement with, Sheffield Children's Hospital and a busy local district general hospitals.
The post attracts a starting Basic salary on Nodal Point 4 (pro-rata) with the potential to progress to Nodal point 5 (pro rata) on completion of the relevant competenciesset out in the Portfolio Pathway to support working at Stage 3 in Anaesthetics.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Fellow will:
Deliver anaesthetic services at registrar level with progression toward independent practice Participate in a full-shift rota (48 hours/week) compliant with the 2016 Resident Doctor Contract Contribute to on-call rotas, including out-of-hours commitments Receive supervision from a named Consultant Anaesthetist for each rotation Participate in weekly protected training time Maintain a structured educational portfolio mapped to RCoA capabilities On-call and Service Commitments
Participation in a prospective on-call rota On-call duties aligned with level of competence and progression No redistribution of on-call duties outside agreed rota requirements Fellows will not be required to cover staffing gaps beyond agreed contractual duties
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise Basic Medical Degree Completion of IAC (Initial Assessment of Competency) in Anaesthesia RCOA approved Primary FRCA or equivalent qualification recognised under RCoA "Accepted Test of Knowledge". Completion of ALS
Desirable
Higher degree, e.g.MD/PhD Full FRCA ATLS or equivalent
Clinical experience Essential
Evidence of at least 5 years structured Anaesthetic training (UK or overseas equivalent). Minimum 2 years NHS Experience
Desirable
Further NHS experience particularly in Anaesthesia and ITU Competence in advanced interventions: percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, complex ventilation, advanced haemodynamic monitoring
Research, Audit, Quality Improvement and Academic Activity Desirable
Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Presentation of personal work at professional society meetings.
Clinical experience Essential
Completion of at least 2 years Anaesthesia with documented NHS experience in both anaesthesia and intensive care with logbook Successful completion of Core Training in Anaesthesia or equivalent. Demonstrate the ability to prioritise clinical need and the ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems Recognition and initial management of the acutely ill patient. Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and risk minimisation. Competence in peri-operative management of general surgical patients. Demonstrate the ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
Continuous Professional Development Essential
Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 24 months Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development in line with RCoA standards.
Desirable
Maintenance of structured CPD diary or portfolio
Teaching and Training Essential
Experience teaching medical students and resident doctors Participation in departmental education programmes.
Desirable
Attendance at a recognised teaching skills course.
Management and Leadership Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
Clinical Governance Desirable
Active involvement in clinical governance activities
Research, Audit, Quality Improvement and Academic Activity Essential
Ability to undertake research, audit, or quality improvement projects Evidence of participation in clinical audit or quality improvement projects.
Desirable
Completion and presentation of a full audit cycle.
Personal Attribute and Professional Values Essential
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues. Ability to maintain clear, accurate and contemporaneous medical records and communicate with other hospital departments and primary care. Ability and willingness to work within NHS performance frameworks and targets. Demonstrates effective organisational skills and ability to manage time and learning independently. 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 (2014).
Desirable
Basic IT proficiency including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
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 Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Sheffield
S10 2SB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)