Clinical Fellow in Retrieval Medicine with London Access

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Greater London seeks a Transfer Doctor for its Adult Critical Care Emergency Support Service. The role involves ensuring safe transfers of critically ill patients across hospitals and streamlining operations in collaboration with Pan-London Specialist Teams. Essential qualifications include GMC Registration, primary FRCA, and completed anaesthetics training. This position offers a flexible working environment within one of England's largest NHS trusts.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration is essential for this role.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent is required.
• Completed stage 1 training in anaesthetics or ICM needed.

Responsibilities

• Champion the safe transfer of critically unwell patients.
• Streamline practices and governance to ensure equitable access.
• Work with Pan-London Specialist Teams for specialised care.

Skills

GMC Registration

Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team

Understanding and knowledge of research

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Primary FRCA/MRCP or equivalent

Completed stage 1 training in anaesthetics/ICM

ALS or equivalent

Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine

Job description

We are pleased to introduce the Adult Critical Care Emergency Support Service (ACCESS) Fellowship, an opportunity that seamlessly integrates 0.85 clinical operational delivery and 0.15 personal and professional developments, ensuring a balanced and enriching experience for candidates seeking to advance their career in transfer medicine. The average working hours over a 12‑week rota will not exceed 48 per week. The fellowship is 6 to 12 months long and offers flexibility and adaptability; as a fellow, you will collaborate with your designated clinical supervisor to shape a tailored development plan encompassing project assignments, pioneering research, and postgraduate education.

Main duties of the job

ACCESS is the London regional adult critical care transfer service committed to ensuring the secure, reliable, compassionate, and proficient transfer of critically ill patients throughout the capital. It operates in partnership with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust, the London integrated commissioning boards and associated critical care networks, providing 24‑hour, 7‑day service. Transfer teams are currently operational within the four geographical sectors of London under the oversight of Barts Health, which acts as the host trust. Successful candidates may work in any of the four geographical sectors, based on their individual requirements, objectives, and preferences. Each team includes one transfer doctor, one transfer practitioner, two LAS crew, all led by two Duty Consultants who provide close support and expertise each day.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on its improvement journey, aiming to become an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted itself out of special measures, the group now has the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course, continually striving to improve all services for patients. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence, innovation, and safe, compassionate care to patients in east London and beyond. We embrace WeCare values and behaviours, fostering an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

Job responsibilities

Your role as the Transfer doctor will be to champion the safe and efficient transfer of critically unwell patients across hospitals. You will play a pivotal role in streamlining practices, education, transfer operations, and governance within a single service, ensuring equitable access to specialist care. Joined with the largest of its kind in England, you will be part of Pan‑London Specialist Teams dedicated to providing highly specialised cardiac, trauma, neurosurgical, and burns care. Additionally, you will contribute to patients’ repatriation back to their local Intensive Care units across the country.

We are also working with other Trusts to consider 50/50 job share opportunities within their Intensive Care Units and ACCESS; details will be available if you are successfully shortlisted.

Recruitment is on a rolling 12‑month basis, providing flexibility for a deferred start date if desired.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• GMC Registration
• Primary FRCA/MRCP or equivalent
• Completed stage 1 training in anaesthetics/ICM (or equivalent)
• Completed a transfer course and had clinical experience of inter‑hospital transfers
• ALS or equivalent

Desirable

• Full FRCA / FICM
• Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
• APLS/EPLS instructor status
• FICE/FUSIC
• ATLS or equivalent instructor status ideal
• PHEC/MIMMS/MIMMS
• Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine
• Diploma in Immediate Medical Care

Research and Development

Essential

• Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers

Desirable

• Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest

Management and Leadership

Essential

• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing clinical environments
• Ability to problem solve and elevate appropriately

Desirable

• Experience in team leading

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