Senior CF in ICM with special interest in Transthoracic Echocardiology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279); Brighton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Brighton is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow specializing in Echocardiology. This role involves day-to-day care of patients in critical care units, with opportunities for training and accreditation in echocardiography. The position is fixed-term for 12 months, with participation in a shift rota system. Candidates should be GMC registered, have advanced life support qualifications, and experience in neuro critical care. The position offers a competitive salary with a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Advanced Trauma Life Support or equivalent.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months.
• Proficient in detailed handover of complex patients.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivery of echo teaching and supervision programme.
• Ensure timely management of critical care patients.
• Communicate regularly with patients' relatives.

Skills

Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice

Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK

Experience in neuro critical care and major trauma

Education

European diploma in intensive care medicine or FFICM

Certificate of completion of training (CCT) in ICM

Primary FRCA/MRCP/MRCEM

Job description

Senior CF in ICM with special interest in Transthoracic Echocardiology

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279). The closing date is 28 December 2025.

Day-to-day care of patients on the adult neurosurgical and general Critical Care units. Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system (48 hours per week).

Applications are invited for appointment to Senior Clinical Fellow with specialist interest in Echocardiography (Post CCT, (certificate of completion of training) or within six months of CCT) for a Fixed Term period from February 2026 for 12 months.

The post is solely based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.

This is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to increase their experience in a busy tertiary intensive care unit and gain qualifications and experience in echocardiography post CCT.

This is a fantastic opportunity to train in echocardiography and we can support accreditation in FUSIC Heart, and both BSE Level 1 and 2. Posts can be extended up to 2 years for BSE Level 2 completion with mutual agreement. It is anticipated that about 40% of daytime activity will be protected for training in echocardiography on both the intensive care and in/outpatient echocardiography lists. An individualised schedule of echo sessions will be agreed after appointment of a successful candidate.

Main duties of the job

• The Critical Care trust doctor must ensure that patients are managed in a timely and appropriate way in all aspects of critical care: resuscitation, stabilisation, working diagnosis, adequate monitoring, treatment, and discharge.
• Proficient in detailed handover of complex patients.
• Prompt assessment of the critically ill patients referred to ICU, work closely with the Outreach Team, reviewing and manage unstable patients on the ward.
• The trainees will participate in the daily consultant ward round and review all admissions.
• Coordinate and evaluate the suitability for admission to ICU in consultation with the ICU Consultant.
• Communicate regularly with patients' relatives.
• Identifying patients suitable for discharge and liaise with ward teams.
• Attendance and participation in the critical care teaching (lectures, journal club presentations, M&M, Clinical Governance)
• Other areas of management can be arranged, based on the trainee's achieved competencies and requirements.
• Complying with UHSx infection and patient safety guidelines

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.

Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the delivery of echo teaching, the FUSIC Heart supervision programme, echo related quality improvement projects and echo service delivery.

Please review the Job Description for further details.

Experience/Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
• European diploma in intensive care medicine or FFICM
• Certificate of completion of training (CCT) in ICM
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC.
• Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support or equivalent
• Primary FRCA/MRCP/MRCEM
• Experience in neuro critical care and major trauma

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

MWRSCH-ICM-FELLOW-011

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital / Princess Royal Hospital

Salary

£59,950 to £67,610 a year Basic Salary per annum