Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6) in PICU and PaNDR

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Paediatric Intensive Care. This role is ideal for overseas trainees and those with experience in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Medicine, or Emergency Medicine. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and demonstrated English communication skills. The position offers valuable experience in a renowned centre before obtaining a Consultant post. Applications close on December 17, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must meet essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
• Required to have Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the GMC.
• Non-UK applicants must have passing scores on IELTS/OET.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Middle Grade rota.
• Support for professional leaves and research participation.
• Refer to the job description for specific duties.

Skills

Demonstrable English language skills

Experience in Anaesthetics

Experience in Intensive Care Medicine

Experience in Emergency Medicine

Education

Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice

Two years of relevant experience

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow Higher (ST6+) in Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) and Paediatric Retrieval (PaNDR) at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to commence as soon as possible for 12 months in the first instance.

This post is attractive to overseas Trainees as well as Senior Trainees including post CCT holders who are wishing to gain experience in Paediatric Critical Care and Paediatric Retrieval. It would be particularly suited to those wishing to gain experience at higher grade level in a centre of excellence before seeking their first Consultant post.

Fellows and Trainees with at least two years of experience in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Medicine, or trained in Emergency Medicine are also encouraged to apply.

In order to be considered, applicants must meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

Please note that this post does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition but can be used as an Out-Of-Program for Experience (OOPE).

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at point of commencement is required.

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Unit and service description

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU/HDU) is a tertiary level 13-bedded PICU. It is the only Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) in the East of England region and it is a PICM Grid Training Unit, well known as a centre of excellence, a stronghold in research, trials and neuroscience. Trainees from other specialties who want to boost their paediatric critical care experience rotate to this unit with great feedback and many learning opportunities.

Paediatric Retrieval (PaNDR) is a newly established service that serves the region of East of England (EoE). This Service is co-located with the existing Neonatal Service based at Addenbrookes Hospital and serves 15 large non-paediatric specialist district general hospitals in addition to Addenbrookes Hospital. The service is fully equipped with 4 high fidelity Ambulances and fully staffed with qualified Ambulance Technicians.

Responsibilities and duties

• The post holder will participate on the Middle Grade rota which is a full shift pattern and regulated by the European working time directive (EWTD).
• Support for study and professional leaves are built in the job plan and participation in research and audit activities is strongly encouraged, although the training opportunities associated with this post will be equal to those for the Specialty Registrars in the department.
• Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

Qualifications and requirements

• Essential criteria outlined in the person specification must be met.
• Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice at commencement.
• Demonstrable English language skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking) as per GMC Good Medical Practice. Non-UK applicants must have IELTS/OET before GMC licensure.
• Two years of experience in Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Medicine, or Emergency Medicine are encouraged to apply.
• Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition is not required; OOPE is possible.
• Applicants requiring skilled worker sponsorship will be considered; see UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.
• Criminal record certificate required from each country of residence for 12 months or more in the past 10 years (including adult dependants).

Additional information

The advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.