Clinical Fellow (ST3+)

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in London seeks a Clinical Fellow (ST3+) to join its busy mixed medical/surgical ICU. The role involves independent airway management and participation in high dependency care, requiring experience in critical care and a strong foundation in anesthesia or emergency medicine. Applicants must hold full GMC registration and relevant qualifications, including MRCP or MRCS. Join UCLH, recognized as a top employer, and contribute to high-quality care in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration.
• Training at ST3 level or higher is essential.
• Previous critical care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage adult general intensive and high dependency care.
• Participate in a busy mixed medical/surgical ICU/HDU.
• Handle complex medical conditions in a tertiary referral service.

Skills

Leadership

Research participation

Education

MBBS or equivalent

MRCP

MRCS

MCEM

Primary FRCA or equivalent

Final FRCA

Higher degree (e.g., MD or PhD)

Job description

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Clinical Fellow (ST3+)

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Job summary

Candidates are invited to apply for the above post. We welcome applicants with a background in Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, or Surgery. The successful candidates will be appointed to a senior airway rota. They should have the confidence to manage airways independently or confidently while awaiting anaesthetic support. All applicants must be eligible for full GMC registration. Essential qualifications include full MRCP or MRCS (or equivalents) for physicians and surgeons, Primary FRCA or equivalent for anaesthetists, MCEM or equivalent for Emergency Medicine Doctors. UK-based trainees seeking out-of-programme experience in Critical Care Medicine are encouraged to seek prospective approval for Out of Programme Training from the relevant Royal College. Previous critical care experience is essential, with general critical care responsibilities. Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the hospital.

Main duties of the job

This post offers the opportunity to participate in a wide range of adult general intensive and high dependency care in a busy mixed medical/surgical ICU/HDU admitting over 2,500 patients per year. The hospital is a tertiary referral centre for Infectious & Tropical diseases, Thoracic Medicine, Acute Stroke, Oncology, Haematology, and surgical services including Upper GI, Endocrine, Head & Neck, Urology/Andrology, Gynaecology, and Colorectal. The Trust also has a busy maternity unit, working with obstetric colleagues to manage high-risk pregnancies. It is a referral service for complex haematological and rheumatological conditions, often seeing conditions rarely encountered elsewhere.

About us

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services to local, national, and international patients. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We operate across eight sites:

• University College Hospital (including Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• UCLH Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• UCLH Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• UCLH at Westmoreland Street

We specialize in complex illnesses, women's health, cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. Our support services include critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

Job responsibilities

For full details and the Person Specification, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Note: Due to high application volumes, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed date. Early application is advised.

Join the best NHS trust to work for in England, according to staff surveys. UCLH has consistently been rated highly as a place to work.

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Person Specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, MRCP, MRCS, MCEM, Primary FRCA or equivalent
• Eligible for full GMC registration and holding a current licence to practice
• Final FRCA
• Higher degree (e.g., MD or PhD)

Experience

• Training and experience at ST3 level or higher (or equivalent)
• Evidence of leadership roles
• Participation in research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to disclose any criminal convictions.

Salary: £61,825 to £70,425 per annum, including London weighting.