Senior Clinical Fellow for PICU

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts is inviting applications for the position of Paediatric Senior Clinical Fellow in the Paediatric Critical Care Unit at Queen's Medical Centre. The role includes working in a busy unit with a diverse patient demographic, contributing to shift cover, and gaining valuable hands-on experience in critical care. Candidates with at least 2 years of paediatric experience and relevant qualifications are encouraged to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of approved SHO posts in pediatrics or related fields.
• Preferably awaiting a training post or with a CCST in PICU.
• MRCPCH or equivalent is desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in the Paediatric Critical Care Unit.
• Contribute to a full shift system including out-of-hours cover.
• Gain experience in respiratory intensive care with critically ill PICU patients.

Skills

Paediatric experience

Electrical Impedance Tomography

Trauma management

Teaching

Education

MBBS or equivalent

GMC registration

Full MRCP

APLS provider/instructor or equivalent

Job description

Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive
Closing date: 20 Jun 2025

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Job summary

Applications are invited for the post of Paediatric Senior Clinical Fellow on the Paediatric Critical Care Unit, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham. The successful applicant will work alongside existing paediatric trainees on the Mid-Trent training scheme, with the option of additional experience with the CoMET regional transport team, based at Castle Donnington.

Starting date will be Feb/March 2026 or Aug/Sept 2026

Main duties

The Paediatric Critical Care Unit accommodates 18 children, with 14 beds for level 2 and 3 patients, admitting approximately 500-600 patients annually. The unit serves as a regional specialist for Nephrology, Major trauma, Burns, Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Spinal surgery, supporting various paediatric specialties.

The CoMET transport service, shared with Leicester, provides advice, stabilization, and transfer for children from regional hospitals, including helicopter transfers with The Children's Air Ambulance.

You will contribute to a full shift system with out-of-hours cover, working up to 48 hours per week, with optional CoMET experience.

About us

Applicants should have at least 2 years of approved SHO posts in paediatrics or related fields, possibly awaiting a training post or with a CCST in PICU. MRCPCH or equivalent is preferred.

Job responsibilities

Gain experience in respiratory intensive care, including Electrical Impedance Tomography on critically ill PICU patients.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Full MRCP
• APLS provider/instructor or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCPCH or equivalent
• ETC, SPRINT, and Train the Trainer courses

Experience

• Essential: 2 years paediatric experience
• Desirable: trauma, management, PICU training, teaching, debriefing experience

Additional requirements

This role is subject to DBS checks. Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. UK registration is mandatory.

Employer details

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts, QMC, Nottingham, NG7 2UH