Junior Clinical Fellow in Neuro ICU | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Oxford is seeking a Junior Clinical Fellow in Neurocritical Care for a 12-month fixed-term role at John Radcliffe Hospital. This position involves hands-on learning in neurocritical care with opportunities for skill enhancement, including airway management and ICU care. Candidates should have full GMC registration and relevant clinical experience, with the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

Opportunity for anaesthesia sessions

Office accommodation available

Annual and study leave coordination

Qualifications

• Experience appropriate to F3 or Core Training level.
• Desire to strengthen application for training in related fields.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in critical care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in twice-daily consultant-led ICU ward rounds.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support for the Neuro-ICU.
• Engage in clinical governance activities.

Skills

Airway management

Central venous and arterial cannulation

Good teamwork skills

Effective communication

Clinical governance

Education

Full GMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

The Junior Clinical Fellowship in Neurocritical Care is a 12‑month fixed‑term post based in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (Neuro‑ICU) at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. The role offers supervised hands‑on learning in neurocritical care, including airway management, central venous and arterial cannulation, and multidisciplinary ICU care.

Principal Activities

• Participate in twice‑daily consultant‑led ICU ward rounds and conduct daily clinical reviews of critically unwell patients.
• Provide 24/7 on‑call support for the Neuro‑ICU, including the Cardiac Arrest Team and ALS duties.
• Develop airway and anaesthesia skills through participation in relevant sessions.
• Engage in clinical governance activities such as audit, risk management and quality improvement.
• Contribute to teaching, training, research and management activities within the fellowship programme.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of neurocritical care practice, and comply with Trust policies and infection control standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC registration.
• Experience appropriate to F3 or Core Training level, with a desire to strengthen an application for training in Anaesthesia, Intensivist Critical Care (ICM), Neurology, Neurosurgery, ACCS or Emergency Medicine.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in airway management, central venous and arterial cannulation, and ICU care.
• Good teamwork, communication, documentation and study leave planning skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and under consultant supervision.

Working Conditions

• Shift pattern involves on‑call and weekend work covering the 15‑bed Neuro‑ICU.
• Opportunity for anaesthesia sessions and further skill enhancement.
• Annual and study leave coordinated to maintain clinical cover.
• Office accommodation available and staff employment under national Terms and Conditions of Service.

Location and Contact

John Radcliffe Hospital, West Wing, Oxford OX3 9DU
Tel: [phone]
For further enquiries: Dr Martin Birch, Clinical Lead, Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])

This advert closes Monday 3 Nov 2025.