Senior Clinical Fellow for PICU

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional specialist unit for critical care is seeking a professional to contribute to a full-shift system in paediatric Critical Care. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years in approved SHO posts within paediatrics or an allied specialty and ideally possess MRCPCH. The role involves managing unwell children and providing out-of-hours cover. Commitment to diversity in applications is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of approved SHO posts or equivalent in paediatrics.
• Experience managing unwell children essential.
• Preferably possess MRCPCH or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a full-shift system in Critical Care.
• Provide out-of-hours cover for PICU.
• May develop CoMET experience.

Skills

Managing unwell children

Knowledge in Anaesthetics

Knowledge in Emergency Medicine

CoMET experience

Education

Approved SHO posts within paediatrics or an allied specialty

MRCPCH or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

We are a regional specialist unit for Nephrology (EMEESY Network covering the East of England), Major trauma, Burns, Neurosurgery, Oncology, and Spinal surgery, as well as supporting patients with general medical conditions.

CoMET transport service is shared between Nottingham and Leicester paediatric critical care teams and has been based at the Castle Donnington base since November 2023. We offer advice, stabilisation and transfer for children at seven regional district general hospitals travelling by road or helicopter (in conjunction with The Children’s Air Ambulance).

Responsibilities

You will contribute to a Critical Care full‑shift system with out‑of‑hours cover dedicated to PICU and may develop CoMET experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of approved SHO posts (or equivalent) within paediatrics or an allied specialty, with experience managing unwell children (e.g. Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine)
• Preferably possessing MRCPCH or equivalent

Working Arrangements

Maximum 48 hours per week. The purpose‑built Paediatric Critical Care Unit has capacity for 18 children and is commissioned for 14 beds, including level 2 and 3 patients. Approximately 5–600 admissions per year.

Salary

The quoted salary will be on a pro‑rata basis for part‑time workers.

Equal Opportunity

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to better represent these groups at NUH.

Application Notes

Applicants are kindly requested to refrain from using AI at any stage during the recruitment process.

Closing Date

Please submit your application form as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; the vacancy may be closed prior to the published closing date if sufficient applications are received.