ICM Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4 - ST7)

NHS; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Bath is looking for a clinical fellow to join their Intensive Care team. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality care for ICU patients, and engaging in leadership and educational development opportunities. Applicants should have relevant ICM/anaesthesia experience and show strong communication and team working skills.

Qualifications

• Strong intrinsic motivation to complete an advanced echocardiography qualification.
• Evidence of effective MDT working and leadership.
• Advanced airway skills / experience of inter- and intra-hospital transfer is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care for medical and surgical ICU patients.
• Participate actively in echocardiography training and practice.
• Engage in teaching, supervision and mentoring for junior trainees.

Skills

Good organisation and time-management skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong intrinsic motivation

Evidence of effective MDT working

Advanced airway skills

Education

At least 12 months ICM / anaesthesia experience

Completed Stage 1 ICM training or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a clinical fellow to join our Intensive Care team. The RUH ICU admits approximately 1000 patients per year with 85% as emergencies, including critically unwell children.

Our patient cohort is a 60% medical – 40% surgical split with a mean age of 61, average length of stay 2.7 days and a standardised mortality ratio of 0.93 (meaning that more of our patients survive compared to similar sized units).

In December 2024 we move to a brand‑new ward, B36, with 16 beds and a range of negative, neutral and positive pressure ventilated rooms. The new ward will offer excellent facilities for patients, relatives and staff, with increased spaces to work and rest compared to our current unit.

Day shifts are staffed by 2 consultants and 3 resident doctors (minimum 2 SHO, 1 Middle Grade) seven days a week. Management and leadership opportunities are offered to more senior trainees. Our monthly journal club, M&M and clinical governance sessions provide good learning opportunities for doctors in training, alongside a strong track record in research and quality improvement.

Main Duties of the Role

Fellowship Opportunities – Echocardiography and Leadership

• You will work on our senior resident rota.
• Educational development time will be rostered in line with the recommended hours for Severn Deanery trainees.
• You can use this time for any subject of your choice.
• Our department offers an established ICM echo fellowship well linked with cardiology. Echo fellows can learn FUSIC, EDEC or BSE level echo depending on time and prior skill.
• You will be able to participate in echocardiography clinical governance and attend department meetings.
• Access to high‑quality platforms (GE Vivid S70, TOE probe, Echo reporting station on ICU) enables practice of echo skills in a critical care environment.
• Opportunity to support the FUSIC training offered in our department.
• Consultants hold senior management positions; shadowing and leadership opportunities are also available.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality care for medical and surgical ICU patients.
• Support clinical governance, research and quality improvement activities.
• Participate actively in echocardiography training and practice.
• Engage in teaching, supervision and mentoring for junior trainees.
• Maintain professional development through the Severn Deanery framework.

Qualifications

• Good organisation and time‑management skills.
• At least 12 months ICM / anaesthesia experience.
• Excellent communication skills and evidence of team working.
• Strong intrinsic motivation to complete an advanced echocardiography qualification.
• Evidence of effective MDT working and leadership.
• Advanced airway skills / experience of inter‑ and intra‑hospital transfer (desirable).
• Completed Stage 1 ICM training or equivalent (desirable).
• FUSIC Mentor experience (desirable).
• FFICM exam (desirable).
• Evidence of good understanding of echo requirements for an advanced qualification (interview requirement).

Interview

• Good understanding of echo and what is required to complete an advanced qualification.
• Evidence of effective MDT working and leadership.

Additional Information

Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be required to check for any previous convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome; see UK Visas and Immigration website for details.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Intensive Care Unit, B36, Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG