This page lists regional anaesthesia fellowship opportunities available in the UK and abroad.
Please click on the locations below for more details of the fellowship offered.
A comprehensive list of North American fellowships may also be obtained on the ASRA website as well as a selected few below.
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- London
- South East
- South West
- East of England
- East Midlands
- Yorkshire
- North West
- North East
- Wales
- Scotland
- Canada
- New Zealand
London
University College Hospital
Open competition
1 year - 1-2 posts
We offer a 1 year, highly competitive regional anaesthesia fellowship. It is suitable for higher trainees looking for increasing their number and variety of nerve blocks. We do primarily upper and lower limb orthopaedics, breast surgery and thoracics. We do a full range of nerve blocks including continuous nerve blocks, and have a block room that runs mornings Mon-Fri. Fellows will be expected to take part in ongoing research, as well as setup and gain funding for their own trials.
Jobs are advertised annually on NHS Jobs in summer. A full job description will be made available on that site. Please set up a job alert on NHS jobs for these applications.
For further specifc clinical info contact Dr Simeon West This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
We currently have posts filled until August 2022, applications for the next period will be advertised Summer 2021.
I receive a large number of enquiries for this post, so have prepared a list of the most common queries.
FAQs
1) Q:Can you tell me what the visa requirements are for working in the UK?
A: I cannot help you with information about Visas/qualification equivalency etc, as this will be done by our medical staffing. Please contact them when the next application round is open.I will not respond to requests for information of how to apply.
2) Q: When is the next application round open?
A: As above, the next round will be open some point in summer 2021. Please set up an alert on NHS Jobs for uclh anaesthesia clinical fellow posts, and check back regularly on that site.
3) Q: Please can you look at my CV and let me know if I'd be eligible?
A: Application is by online form, I'm afraid we can't review CVs before the application process is open.
4) Q: I am a UK trainee in a rotation, am I eligible to apply.
A: Yes. The post is for one year, so previous applicants have negotiated 6 months in program/OOPT, and 6 months out of program. The full year is expected.
5) Q: I am a consultant already, can I apply for subspeciality training in regional anaesthesia?
A: I will prioritise applications from trainees or those recently completing their training as this is designed for candidates looking for subspeciality skills as well as to deliver a research workload. There is an busy overnight on call commitment in a tertiary referral teaching hospital.
Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
In rotation
6 months - 2 posts
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St Georges Hospital and South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre
In rotation and Open competition
6 months - 2 posts
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Chelsea & Westminster NHS Healthcare Trust
We are offering two Fellowship posts in Regional Anaesthesia (six months) beginning every February & August. The job is aimed at senior registrars who are nearing or have completed their Certificate of Completion of Training. The post aims to prepare fellows for a consultant post with a specialist interest in Regional Anaesthesia. We perform a full range of upper and lower limb blocks for Orthopaedics and Plastic Surgery. We have a dedicated Hand Management Unit with 7 surgeons. We perform a variety of abdominal and chest wall blocks and there is also the opportunity to learn catheter-based techniques (for upper limb/ lower limb and truncal blocks).
Fellows are allocated to specified Regional Anaesthesia lists during the daytime and will also fulfil oncall duties on a 1:8 rota. We allocate one day per week for quality improvement/audit/ research projects. We provide additional support for fellows wishing to undertake either the EDRA diploma or the MSc in Regional Anaesthesia.
Posts will be advertised on NHS jobs.
For any further information please contact Dr Rob Pilling (Regional Anaesthesia Lead) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
RNOH-Stanmore
We offer a 12 months RA fellowship. RNOH is a tertiary referral centre performing orthopaedic surgery in a suite of 10 operating theatres.
Elective work will be almost entirely on regional anaesthetic heavy lists with very occasional service lists. The post-holder will also be on call with 1:8 (a EWTD compliant shift system)
There are wide opportunities for clinical research and quality improvements projects, audits and case reports presentations which will be encouraged. Fellows will be expected to teach on the RNOH USGRA course and the sonoclub.
Jobs will be advertised on NHS Jobs, where a full job description will be made available.
For further info contact Dr. Maria Paz Sebastian This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
South East
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford
In rotation
6 months - 3 posts
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Frimley Park NHS Trust
Frimley Park NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the South East which is renowned for its excellent clinical care and friendly atmosphere. The Frimley Park site anaesthetic department has 46 consultant anaesthetists. Frimley Park Hospital has one of the largest trauma and orthopaedic departments in South East England. There are 27 orthopaedic consultants with over 40 elective lists per week.
This 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. The post is for 6-12 months commencing August 2018. The post offers the level and breadth of experience necessary for gaining approval for training, but this would need to be applied for prospectively by the successful candidate, if so desired.
Candidates will be allocated to dedicated regional lists during daytime and participate in the on-call rota working in either obstetrics, intensive care or theatres. Once they are competent they will have the opportunity to run regional block lists independently.
This fellowship has run successfully for the past 5 years. In addition to teaching clinical regional anaesthesia we create opportunities for motivated individuals to enhance their professional development.
Previous achievements include
oral and poster presentation at ESRA annual congress, RAUK, National Patient Safety Congresspublication of EDRA part 1 revision bookteach as a member of faculty at international, national and local coursestrip to Canada to learn WALANT technique development of a local rectus sheath catheter service
For more details, please contact the Fellowship Supervisor, Dr Jadhav via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The previous fellow may also be contacted via Dr Jadhav to discuss block numbers and achievements of the post. To give you an idea of the level of clinical experience you can achieve, the current fellow has performed 277 peripheral nerve blocks including 64 perineural/fascial plane catheters in the 1-year fellowship. These included upper and lower limb blocks, serratus anterior and erector spinae plane blocks, femoral nerve sheath catheters and WALANT technique.
South West
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital
In rotation
3 months - 2 posts
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Cheltenham General Hospital
In rotation
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Derriford Hospital, Plymouth
In rotation / External - Open competition (UK applicants only)
1-2 posts
6 months – 1 year
We offer a full range of opportunities for upper and lower limb regional anaesthesia.
There is an awake hand service and a strong culture of peripheral nerve catheter useage.
Applicants will be encouraged to participate in clincial research projects and participate in the SOWRA regional anaestheisa course as faculty.
Requirements for external applicants:
- No local candidates for period in question
- ST 6 or above with outcome 1 at ARCP
- Own Deanery funding or local funding available*
- External applicants must either be in a current UK training scheme or post CCT and on the UK Specialist Register
This fellowship can be combined with other clinical areas e.g neuro, airway, management, obs etc.
Fellows are expected to particpate in the general on call rota.
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*Local departmental funding for fellowship positions may be available please enquire
East of England
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn
In rotation
1 year - 1 post
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Details: "Based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn, this is a year long fellowship, available only to trainees in the region (run as in-programme).
We give training on most aspects of RA, including upper, lower and trunk blocks, low-dose spinals, Perineural catheters etc.
There are extensive extra clinical opportunities, including quality improvement projects, educational development, research projects and management training. There is also day-release to other local hospitals to expand exposure, knowledge and experience."
East Midlands
Nottingham University Hospital
Open Competition – In-Programme only
1 year
Contact:Please contact the Anaesthetic Department Secretary at Queen’s Medical Centre Nottingham for details
Details: 1 year In-Programme Regional Fellow [East Midlands School of Anaesthesia only; August, yearly] (plus option of 6 months Advanced Regional Module; East Midlands School of Anaesthesia only)
Running since 2006, the yearlong fellowship is available to post-FRCA trainees in the East Midlands School of Anaesthesia only (run as in-programme through the school)
It enables trainees do strengthen their interest in regional anaesthesia as well as giving them the valuable opportunity to undertake research, audit, teaching and service development.
- Theatre-based learning: upper limb, lower limb and trunk blocks, continuous perineural catheter techniques, US-assisted subarachnoid/extradural blocks, etc. We encourage cross-site practice to ensure a broad exposure to both planned and emergency regional anaesthesia caseload. Queens Medical Centre is a major trauma centre while City Hospital is a centre with a huge elective orthopaedic caseload. The NSEU shoulder/elbow unit is one of the largest in the country.
- Teaching: Fellows get to develop teaching skills throughout the year in post. The main aim is to concentrate on clinical teaching, especially in theatre and block area. The fellow assists in the running/development of our local and national (RA-UK) courses, as well as running block clubs, anatomy and exam tutorials.
- Research: We have strong links with the Academic Anaesthesia Department (University of Nottingham). This has resulted in multiple publications for all of the fellows who have proceeded through the programme. We encourage all of our fellows to present posters/papers at the RA-UK, ESRA and AAGBI meetings.
- Management/Service Development: The fellow is viewed as an important resource in assisting with our service development programme, though audit, protocol/practice review, etc. Previous fellows have all gained valuable management experience throughout their year with us. As we view audit as an essential part of modern anaesthesia practice, the fellow leads the regular review of our regional service to patients.
An advanced regional module (6 month) is also offered to interested trainees who are unable to commit to the year long fellowship.
Program Supervisors: Dr Nigel Bedforth (Consultant Anaesthetist and Lead Clinician) & Dr James French (Consultant Anaesthetist)"
Yorkshire
North West
North East
Darlington Memorial Hospital
In rotation
6 months - 1 post
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Details: "We have been running Regional Anaesthesia and Acute Pain fellowships since September 2010. It is a 6 month, competency based program applicable for Anaesthetic speciality trainees ST3-7 in the Northern Deanery. It is appointed on a competitive basis, and currently offered by the Northern School of Anaesthesia. There are plans to offer an additional Clinical fellow post for Speciality Doctors, Trainees and Post CCT candidates. A clinical trial unit is soon to be started based at the Darlington Memorial Hospital. We have a team of a Consultants, Surgeons, Pain team and Clinical staff who actively support regional pain relief techniques and will assist in research projects, audits and academic publications. It is the centre of excellence for Upper limb surgery, Foot and Ankle surgery, Upper GI & Breast surgery and has most specialities except cardiothoracic and Neuro surgery. We have set up facilities for ultrasound guided single injection block and Continuous catheter techniques, neuraxial scanning and have a followup registry system. We follow on the parallel working concept and the Regional fellow is supernumerary, except for night on-call duties.The hospital is going through an upgrade and expansion of its theatre facilities to 11 Theatres. It also runs 4 additional theatres at Bishop Auckland Hospital, catering to plastic surgery, daycase general surgery and lower limb arthroplasty. NESRA ( Northern England Society of Regional Anaesthesia) is based here and we have partnered with James Cook University Hospital and Durham University to run a cadaveric and ultrasound workshop annually."
Scotland
Canada
New Zealand
Dunedin Hospital
Regional/Pain Provisional Fellowship position – Dunedin Hospital
This Provisional Fellowship is a 12-month, ANZCA-accredited position, beginning in February (start and finish dates are flexible). The exact nature of the fellowship can be tailored to the individual’s preference, allowing the fellow to choose one or a combination of the following areas of interest:
- Regional Anaesthesia
- Staffing, and teaching on, the hospital block service
- Helping develop the block service
- Regular exposure to upper and lower limb orthopaedic lists
- Acute Pain Management
- Staffing Acute Pain rounds
- Involvement in Quality Improvement projects
- Teaching for nurses/junior medical staff
- Persistent Pain Medicine
- Working in the Persistent Pain Clinic
- Involvement in Quality Improvement projects
A typical working week involves 1-2 days of clinical work related to the fellow’s areas of interest; 2 days of “service provision” (staffing an operating theatre under level 1, 2, or 3 supervision); and 1 non-clinical day. In addition, the fellow participates in the SMO roster working as a second SMO for 4-5 evening shifts a month, and 1 in 5 weekends, but does not work night shifts.
Dunedin Hospital is a 400-bed tertiary hospital serving the Otago area. Surgical specialities include orthopaedics, general, ENT, maxillofacial, vascular, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, obstetric, gynaecology, and plastic surgery. There are 10 operating theatres, in addition to interventional radiology, cath lab, endoscopy and the procedure room. A new 18-theatre hospital is currently under construction with opening of the day-surgery building being scheduled for 2025.
Dunedin city is a friendly university town of approximately 100 000 people. It is known for its wide range of outdoor activities including mountain biking, tramping, surfing, and fishing and hunting, as well as popular cycle trials. It plays host to international sports and music events, holds annual food and craft beer festivals, and is the site of New Zealand’s only castle. It is also only 3 ½ hours from Queenstown and Wanaka.
Follow this link to apply: https://careers.southernhealth.nz/job-invite/17967/