WHH Anaesthetic Fellowship Trust Doctor (ST3) | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £67,325 Basic per annum |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Ashford, TN24 0LZ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Aug 2026 |
Summary
currently have a position for ST3+ Anaesthesia Fellowships based at the William Harvey Hospital, designed to support development of RCoA Stage 2 (ST4-equivalent) capabilities and strengthen applications for Higher Training pathways.
These posts are development focused, not solely service roles, providing structured opportunities to build a strong portfolio alongside ongoing clinical anaesthetic practice and on-call commitments.
The Anaesthetic Department at William Harvey Hospital is a friendly, dynamic and supportive team with a strong track record in:
• • Delivering high-quality training and supervision
• • Supporting doctors to successfully enter Higher Training
• • Enabling progression through CESR / Portfolio Pathway routes
We offer 27 days’ annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our ‘We care’ improvement journey, and medical education and research.
The post holder will undertake clinical anaesthetic duties at ST3+ level, including elective and emergency work and participation in the on-call rota (obstetrics, theatres, ED, PCI, trauma, and transfers). The role is 48 hours per week. The on-call commitment is currently arranged as a 1:8 full rota.
In addition, the fellow will undertake a subspecialty fellowship, gaining focused experience in their chosen area.
Responsibilities include:
• Delivery of safe anaesthesia and perioperative care appropriate to Stage 2 level
• Participation in subspecialty clinical activity, clinics, and MDT working
• Completion of workplace-based assessments mapped to RCoA Stage 2 outcomes
• Involvement in quality improvement, audit, and/or research projects
• Contribution to teaching and training of junior staff and multidisciplinary teams
• Engagement with clinical governance and service development activities
The post holder will work under the supervision of a named Educational Supervisor and subspecialty consultant leads. The fellowships are designed to support development of RCoA Stage 2 (ST4-equivalent) capabilities and strengthen applications for Higher Training pathways. These posts are development focused, not solely service roles, providing structured opportunities to build a strong portfolio alongside ongoing clinical anaesthetic practice and on-call commitments.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
This advert closes on Friday 14 Aug 2026
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