University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Senior Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care
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Job Title: Senior Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Applications are invited for Senior Fellows in Paediatric Intensive Care at Southampton Children’s Hospital, commencing August / September 2026 for a fixed-term role of 6 months under short-term funding.
Start Date: August or September 2026
Contract Type: Fixed term
Location & Setting
Southampton PICU is a 16-bedded mixed intensive care unit, admitting around 1000 patients each year. The department functions as:
- The regional referral centre for Wessex.
- Operators of the combined Southampton Oxford retrieval (SORT) service, managing approximately 500 critically ill or injured children annually.
Our case mix spans:
- Cardiac, ECMO, neonatal, and neurosurgical cases.
- The full range of general and paediatric sub-speciality work.
- Paediatric major trauma centre, with a dedicated paediatric emergency department.
The successful applicant will contribute to the tier 2 rota, including shifts for retrieval, where full retrieval training is provided for those without prior experience.
Role Summary
This role offers a unique opportunity for trainees seeking PICU experience, whether addressing career progression or preparing for substantive consultant posts. The unit provides:
- A comprehensive induction and training programme for new staff.
- Support and mentorship tailored to individual skill development.
You will participate in:
- All aspects of patient care, from admission to stabilisation and ongoing management (including airway management and vascular access).
- Critical care transport (with training provided).
Additionally, you may engage in governance or research projects.
Key Responsibilities
You will report directly to PICU consultants and be responsible for:
- Providing comprehensive patient care across the spectrum of critical illness presentations.
- Developing competencies in critical care transport, including full training and support.
- Participating in teaching or governance activities (if applicable).
- Maintaining advert to the Trust’s ethical and professional standards (e.g. patients-first values, diversity, and probity).
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About the Organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England, UHS offers:
- Attractive perks: Top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement in the latest NHS survey. Discounted NHS benefits, a minimum of 35 days paid holiday, and a generous pension scheme.
- Support for flexibility: Working arrangements evaluated per service needs.
- Location benefits: 20% lower living costs than London, proximity to the Jurassic Coastline or the New Forest National Park. Direct commuting options to London via train.
UHS promotes innovation-minded use of technology while encouraging personalized applications highlighting unique, proven skills.
Qualifications, Training & Experience (Essential)
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
- GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Completed Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) or equivalent.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience:
- In paediatrics (including neonatology), anaesthetics, or intensive care medicine (literally ST3+ equivalent or comparable experience).
Additional Language Requirement: Adequate spoken and written English communication skills.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
- Membership/fellowship qualifications (e.g., MRCPCH, FRCA, or FFICM).
- Advanced trauma/neonatal life support (NLS, ATLS, ATSIC), GIC qualification, or POCUS.
- Medical education/master’s degree.
- Research qualification (e.g., MSc, MD, PhD, or GCP).
- Experience in:
- Paediatric transport/scenario retrieval.
- Neonatological or paediatric anaesthesia.
Aptitudes & Key Skills
Essential
🔹 Strong multi-professional team player. 🔹 Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion (implications for patients/staff). 🔹 Leadership motivation and experience collaborating at undergraduate/postgraduate levels. 🔹 Organizational prowess, prioritization, and performance under dynamic conditions. 🔹 Strong calmness, compassion, and clinical flexibility amidst unplanned stressors. 🔹 Broad practical skills (e.g., peripheral vascular access, airway procedures, supplementary intubations).
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Desirable
🔹 Evidence of competent peripheral vascular access placement. 🔹 Expertise in emergency surgery scenarios under rapid personnel rotation. 🔹 Leadership position experience within patient care/multi-disciplinary settings. An embedded commitment to investment in Continuous Professional Development (CPD), including study leave priorities.
Living the Trust’s Values
The individual must uphold the six core values:
- Patients First (caring mindset, ethical vigilance).
- Always Improving (striving for excellence through practice reviews).
- Working Together (fostering effective teamwork).
Salary & Benefits
Appointment terms:
- Determined by Nodal Point 5 of the NHS Doctor Competence Range (indexed to the national pay circular).
- Salary commensurate with training status and qualifications.
NHS-band-level classification and schedules determine basic pay + allowances (weekend/on-call remuneration as stipulated).
Message for Public: Appointments conducted under Trust-appointed fellow regulations.
Experience Criteria for Position
Essential criteria include:
- Minimum 6 years speciality training equivalent.
- Relevant higher antibiotic exam (e.g., FRCP, FRCA, or FRCS).
- Demonstrated professional portfolio (benchmarked to career progression frameworks—e.g., Deanery Trainee).
Additional Notes
Sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship available, but Home Office eligibility must be confirmed prior to application;
- Reference applicant-bearing documents included in attached Job Description/Person Specification.
Application Status
- Vacancy to close on or before: 16th July 2026.
- Proposed Interview date: To Be Confirmed.
Replying to terms: Applications reviewed considering fit against specifically outlined job/role expectations (with associated competency descriptors) and supporting CV/portfolio evidence. Contact HR for clarification queries.
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