Overview
Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Adult Critical Care Medicine for a 6 or 12 month period commencing in February 2026.
This post would ideally suit candidates with anaesthetic experience who are aiming to advance their CV and develop their ICM and Acute Care Skills to a higher level within a tertiary teaching ICU. The applicant would work on the airway rota and therefore should have at least 2 years post foundation experience in any of the acute specialities (of which at least 12 months should be in Anaesthesia).
One day per week of paid CPD time is allocated for the successful applicant to pursue their clinical and non-clinical interests, which may also be used for postgraduate exam preparation.
You will build a well-rounded portfolio of clinical experience, service development/audit, teaching and management. We have an excellent track record of SCFs gaining entry into competitive training programs in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and other specialties. The successful candidate will participate in the 1 in 8 airway rota across both QMC and NCH campus critical care units to maximise the clinical experience you gain during this post.
Responsibilities
* Perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings on the MDT ward round
* In conjunction with the consultant support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff as the senior member of the critical care team
* Review critically unwell patients outside of critical care • Admit, stabilise and formulate an initial management plan for critically unwell adults
* Competently initiate ventilation, use vasopressors, insert CVC and Arterial Lines and be able to transfer the critically unwell patient
During your time in post you will also
* Support the learning and development of other members of the critical care team (inc undergraduates)
* Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement
* Set individual goals
Context and Opportunities
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation. Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Duties and Site Information
Duties will be based at both campuses. On the QMC campus the critical care area is divided into a 29-bedded intensive care (level 3 beds) and a 20-bedded level 2 HDU. The critical care area at the City campus has 17 beds used flexibly for level 2 and 3 care. Between the three units we see approximately 4500 admissions per year. NUH is the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre and is one of the busiest trauma units in Europe. During the covid pandemic capacity was expanded.
There is a large MDT to support the medical team in delivery of critical care to Nottingham and the wider catchment area.
Person Specification
The post is open to all applicants who meet the essential criteria as detailed in the person specification.
* Essential
* A) MB ChB or equivalent & GMC registration with licence to practise
* B) Successful completion of FY2 training in an NHS setting plus two years of post-foundation training in acute specialties (Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine or ICM)
* C) 12 months Anaesthesia and 3 months critical care experience within an NHS Setting
* D) Ability to stabilise the deteriorating patient (including intubation and the initiation of organ support)
* E) Evidence of continuous career development
* F) Evidence of good written communication, successful teamwork, sensitivity to needs of patients and colleagues
* G) Punctuality, professional appearance and attitudes consistent with GMC guidelines
* Desirable
* H) Primary FRCA or equivalent higher qualification
* I) ALS or equivalent accredited life support course
* J) ATLS or other trauma course
* K) Completion of Stage 1 Critical Care Training
* L) Experience of senior on-call roles in the acute specialties in the UK
* M) Completion of an Audit Cycle
* N) Published Research
* O) Evidence of academic achievement including additional qualifications, prizes
* P) Competence in Bronchoscopy, Lung Ultrasound and Focused ECHO
* Q) Attendance at meetings/courses/membership of professional bodies
* R) Evidence of Human Factors Training
* S) Demonstrates non-medical interests/ activities
Specialty and Training Context
The Speciality Critical care is part of the Clinical Support division. There are 3 distinct adult critical care areas managed by clinical support across both QMC and City campuses. We aim to rotate you through both campuses to expose a wide range of pathologies and specialty experience.
Additional Information
There are 75 Junior Staff in Critical Care and 35 Critical Care Consultants at NUH with a wide range of subspecialty interests. Non-clinical opportunities include CPD, simulation, teaching, governance and quality improvement. Educational resources, regular meetings, a monthly protected teaching day, and access to libraries and IT facilities are available. There are opportunities to gain FICE/FUSIC accreditation and involvement in research linked to the Academic Departments of Anaesthesia and Surgery.
CPD and Applications
Time for Continuing Professional Development CPD is available and can be used toward educational activity including postgraduate examinations. CPD days are allocated on a 44 week year pro-rata basis. The Rota Coordinator will help plan CPD around the rota.
The department has an excellent reputation for successful recruitment into higher specialty training posts. Applicants are supported during interview preparation.
Administrative Details
This post is whole time and is covered by the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service. The post is EWTD compliant and is paid at MT04 or MT05 depending on prior experience. This post is not recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean, the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine or by the Royal College of Anaesthetists. The post is open to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and is open to overseas applicants with NHS experience recommended for Trust Grade posts in the first instance. The post is based on duties at QMC and City campuses.
Closing
This advert closes on Saturday 1 Nov 2025.
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