Job summary
- Main area
- Anaesthetics
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3a (MT03)
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Full Time hours)
- Hours
- Full time - 40 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 151-FPHRAF-01
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Frimley Park Hospital
- Town
- Frimley
- Salary
- £55,355 - £77,348 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 18/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia
NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 3a (MT03)
Job overview
We have a new opportunity to join our Anaesthesia Team at Frimley Park Hospital as a Clinical Fellow in Regional Anaesthesia.
The post is for 12 months commencing either August 2027, February 2028 or August 2028.
The Fellowship is aimed at senior trainees who are in possession of the FRCA (or equivalent) or CCT holders seeking specialised training in regional anaesthesia. The Fellowship can be adapted to support the Fellow in developing specific interests.
Main duties of the job
This Fellowship provides advanced training in regional anaesthesia, enabling the post‑holder to develop expertise in ultrasound‑guided nerve blocks and continuous catheter techniques while working towards the ESRA Diploma.
The role includes hands‑on clinical practice, opportunities to teach on local training courses, and involvement in research, audit and service development projects.
Working for our organisation
Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?
At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.
We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.
Join Us
Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role details.
Some of the key requirements include:
- Mastery of a wide range of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks including advanced techniques and facial plane blocks.
- Demonstration of relevant sonoanatomy, probe selection, needling techniques, local anaesthetic injection and spread in the context of performing regional nerve blocks
- Ability to insert peri-neural catheters (e.g. upper and limb, rectus sheath and paravertebral) and manage their use post-operatively including ambulatory local anaesthesia pumps
- Demonstration of the use of ultrasound for neuraxial regional anaesthesia
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full GMC registration
- Primary FRCA
Desirable criteria
- Final FRCA or equivalent
- CCT
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working as an anaesthetist in the UK
- Experience of undergraduate and post graduate teaching
Desirable criteria
- Previous clinical experience in regional anaesthesia
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit
- Competent to deliver general anaesthesia safely to adults
- Competent in obstetric anaesthesia
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- [email protected]
- Job title
- Fellowship Supervisor
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07877274952
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