University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. The closing date is 29 May 2026
Job Title: Senior Fellow Start Date: 5th August 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term End Date: 3rd August 2027 Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
This post is appointed on a fixed‑term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant speciality training curriculum.
Senior Fellow in GICU (Start August 2026)
Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:
- To support the provision of a first‑class clinical service and provide effective middle‑grade leadership (ST3 level or above) to the staff working on the unit.
- To support the clinical decision‑making of medical and nursing staff on the unit.
- To lead, in conjunction with the Consultant workforce, the education programme for junior doctors.
- To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.
- To conduct clinical practice by contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans.
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be expected to support the delivery of 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 Trusts 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, including 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; to 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.
About us
Our Trust is one of the largest acute teaching trusts in England and offers learning and development opportunities to help achieve the career you aspire to. We support flexible working and offer a range of benefits including minimum 35 days paid holiday, a generous pension scheme, and NHS discounts.
Southampton is an attractive place to live, situated on the south coast with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are nearby, and the city offers living costs 20% lower than London.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
* 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
* MRCP, FRCS, MCEM or similar
* Current ATLS or ALS
* Qualification in Medical Education
Aptitudes and skills
* 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 deadlines
* Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and respond efficiently to various circumstances that may change rapidly
* Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
* Basic IT skills
* 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 simulation (SIM)
Living Trust Values
* Patients First
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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