Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia CW | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	+ On calls & London Weighting
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW10 9NH
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

Senior Clinical Fellow in Anaesthesia CW

This is a 6 month post, with a possibility to extend to 12 months and beyond if mutually agreeable. The post is suitable for an experienced anaesthetic trainee (ST4 equivalent and above) wishing to consolidate their experience in anaesthesia. Candidates must have completed Stage 1 of the RCoA anaesthetic curriculum and be in possession of the Primary FRCA examination or equivalent from overseas. Completion of full FRCA or equivalent is desirable.

The post holder would join a busy department that provides anaesthetic services for multiple adult and paediatric surgical specialties and a busy labour ward. There is scope for moulding the position to a degree to match the particular interests of the successful applicant.

We are able to support portfolio development within both the training and portfolio (CESR) pathways and provide clinical training in general surgery, orthopaedics and trauma, paediatrics, regional anaesthesia, obstetrics, pain and intensive care amongst other areas of anaesthetic training as specified by the RCOA. We are able to provide comprehensive support of non-clinical domains of the anaesthetic curriculum.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Day time clinical duties will initially be based on labour ward and then will be tailored to the individuals training requirements. There will be a 1:8 on-call commitment on the resident obstetric Registrar rota. Applicants must be competent independently inserting neuraxial spinal and epidural blocks for both labour analgesia and for operative procedures. The successful candidate must also be able to confidently manage a busy labour ward out of hours, and be able to provide initial management and resuscitation for all obstetric emergencies such as category one caesarean section, major obstetric haemorrhage, and severe pre-eclampsia among others.

This is an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals who are looking to develop their clinical and technical skills within the NHS.

This advert closes on Sunday 15 Nov 2026

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