Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust Trust Doctor( eqv. to ST4+) in Critical Care Medicine, with a special interest in Follow-Up after critical illness. St Bartholomew's Hospital Cardiovascular Clinical Academic Group We seek a Trust Doctor (ST4+) in Critical Care Medicine with an interest in providing follow-up care for patients after critical illness. This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a career in intensive care medicine. Applicants who are still in training, or who already hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) and want to gain more experience in critical care follow-up before taking up a consultant post, are welcome to apply. This fellowship aims to provide the successful applicant with training and experience in delivering follow-up care to patients after critical illness. St Bartholomew's Hospital has an established critical care follow-up service led by Dr Segun Olusanya. The follow-up team comprises consultants, senior critical care nurses, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, other allied health professionals/therapy staff, and administrator support.
Main duties of the job
This fellowship aims to provide the successful applicant with training and experience in delivering follow-up care to patients after critical illness. St Bartholomew's Hospital has an established critical care follow-up service led by Dr Segun Olusanya. The follow-up team comprises consultants, senior critical care nurses, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, other allied health professionals/therapy staff, and administrator support.
The follow-up service has a weekly clinic that offers face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations. Approximately consultations are held annually, and the hospital hosts facilitated peer-support sessions for patients and families.The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the ongoing development of the follow-up service to meet the needs of the local population, which are continually changing in response to evolving clinical demands and emerging evidence, research, and guidelines.The post holder will continue a clinical commitment to the general critical care rota, approximately 1 in 9 nights, weekends, long days, and shifts on the cardiothoracic surgical unit. The remaining time will be spent between daily work in the general ICU, cardiothoracic ICUs, and work within the critical care follow-up service.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
25 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£52,291 to £67,610 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-MED
Job locations
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship aims to provide the successful applicant with training and experience in delivering follow-up care to patients after critical illness. St Bartholomew's Hospital has an established critical care follow-up service led by Dr Segun Olusanya. The follow-up team comprises consultants, senior critical care nurses, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, other allied health professionals/therapy staff, and administrator support.
The follow-up service has a weekly clinic that offers face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations. Approximately consultations are held annually, and the hospital hosts facilitated peer-support sessions for patients and families.The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the ongoing development of the follow-up service to meet the needs of the local population, which are continually changing in response to evolving clinical demands and emerging evidence, research, and guidelines.The post holder will continue a clinical commitment to the general critical care rota, approximately 1 in 9 nights, weekends, long days, and shifts on the cardiothoracic surgical unit. The remaining time will be spent between daily work in the general ICU, cardiothoracic ICUs, and work within the critical care follow-up service. The critical care commitment includes exposure to complex cardiac surgical patients, patients with cardiogenic shock, and patients requiring mechanical support (including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/ECMO). A minimum of 1.5 days per week will be spent within the critical care follow-up service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This fellowship aims to provide the successful applicant with training and experience in delivering follow-up care to patients after critical illness. St Bartholomew's Hospital has an established critical care follow-up service led by Dr Segun Olusanya. The follow-up team comprises consultants, senior critical care nurses, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, other allied health professionals/therapy staff, and administrator support.
The follow-up service has a weekly clinic that offers face-to-face, video, and telephone consultations. Approximately consultations are held annually, and the hospital hosts facilitated peer-support sessions for patients and families.The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the ongoing development of the follow-up service to meet the needs of the local population, which are continually changing in response to evolving clinical demands and emerging evidence, research, and guidelines.The post holder will continue a clinical commitment to the general critical care rota, approximately 1 in 9 nights, weekends, long days, and shifts on the cardiothoracic surgical unit. The remaining time will be spent between daily work in the general ICU, cardiothoracic ICUs, and work within the critical care follow-up service. The critical care commitment includes exposure to complex cardiac surgical patients, patients with cardiogenic shock, and patients requiring mechanical support (including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation/ECMO). A minimum of 1.5 days per week will be spent within the critical care follow-up service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* FRCA/MRCEM/MRCP/FRCS or equivalent
* Minimum ST 4 ICM (or equivalent)
* GMC registered with a license to practise
Desirable
* Focused echocardiography credential (FICE, FUSIC heart, or equivalent
* Experience in delivering outpatient care (any speciality)
* Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
* ATLS or equivalent
Research and Development
Essential
* Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.
* Good Clinical Practice training
Desirable
* Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest.
Teaching and training
Essential
* Experience in teaching
Desirable
* Experience in delivering training courses to junior medical and nursing staff
Governance
Essential
* Understand the principals of governance and risk management
Desirable
* Experience of audit or quality improvement
Management and Leadership
Essential
* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments
Desirable
* Experience in team leading
Appraisal and mandatory training
Essential
* Evidence of participation in appraisal process
* Up to date with statutory and mandatory training in current appointment
General skills and personal characteristics
Essential
* Evidence of and adherence to the GMC's 'good Medical Practice'
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
* Ability to communicate well with patients and to get on well with other staff
* Self-motivated, empathetic, patient.
* Ability to handle conflict and work within a team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* FRCA/MRCEM/MRCP/FRCS or equivalent
* Minimum ST 4 ICM (or equivalent)
* GMC registered with a license to practise
Desirable
* Focused echocardiography credential (FICE, FUSIC heart, or equivalent
* Experience in delivering outpatient care (any speciality)
* Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
* ATLS or equivalent
Research and Development
Essential
* Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.
* Good Clinical Practice training
Desirable
* Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest.
Teaching and training
Essential
* Experience in teaching
Desirable
* Experience in delivering training courses to junior medical and nursing staff
Governance
Essential
* Understand the principals of governance and risk management
Desirable
* Experience of audit or quality improvement
Management and Leadership
Essential
* Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
* Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments
Desirable
* Experience in team leading
Appraisal and mandatory training
Essential
* Evidence of participation in appraisal process
* Up to date with statutory and mandatory training in current appointment
General skills and personal characteristics
Essential
* Evidence of and adherence to the GMC's 'good Medical Practice'
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
* Ability to communicate well with patients and to get on well with other staff
* Self-motivated, empathetic, patient.
* Ability to handle conflict and work within a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
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Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
St Bartholomew's Hospital
West Smithfield
London
EC1A 7BE
Employer's website
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