Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

This post offers an opportunity to develop research skills with 50:50 clinical and research commitments. UHS has an expanding Research portfolio in Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine. These posts provide an opportunity for a Senior Fellow to pursue research projects at all levels including involvement in ongoing studies within the department or to pursue personal research interests. The successful candidate can make use of established datasets to explore their ideas. There are also opportunities to become NIHR associate principal investigator for several clinical trials in both critical care and perioperative medicine.

The appointee will be expected to support the delivery a high-quality care to all the patients presenting to the department.

• To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
• To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
• To be fully compliant with UHS Trust’s mandatory training requirements.
• To actively participate in the departmental education programme.
• To work within the framework of team decisions.
• To show initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility.
• To be a senior member of the critical care team, providing support on the registrar / airway rota (ST3 level or above).
• To assess and admit critically ill adult patients to ICU, stabilise them, make a differential diagnosis and formulate an initial clinical plan. This will include initiating ventilation, vasopressors, renal support with advanced airway skills, and practical skills such as the insertion of arterial and central venous lines.
• To perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings to the duty Critical Care Consultant. Organise and interpret further investigations.
• To review critically unwell patients outside of the Critical care unit as directed by the duty Consultant and critical care outreach team.
• To support the learning and development of the wider critical care clinical teams.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes on or before 6th July 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Core Training in a relevant speciality (e.g., ICM or Anaesthesia)
• At least 2 years’ experience of work in the NHS or equivalent
• Competent in airway skills

Desirable criteria

• MRCP, FRCS, MCEM or similar
• Current ATLS or ALS
• Qualification in Medical Education

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadline
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Basic IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Research activity or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm
• Experience of FUSIC or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to learn
• Experience of Quality Improvement or Audit
• Experience in teaching / training other professionals, including SIM

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together