Senior Clinical Fellow Paediatric Intensive Care

Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS trust in the UK is seeking a dedicated medical professional for the Evelina Children's Hospital to manage PICU patients. The role includes teaching and training responsibilities, engagement in clinical governance, and participation in full-shift rotas. Successful candidates will have completed relevant PICM training and must meet UK residency requirements. This position offers a dynamic work environment dedicated to high-quality patient care and staff development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have completed Year 1 and Year 2 PICM training.
• Candidates should be eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Experience in clinical governance and teaching is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage PICU patients under supervision.
• Take part in teaching and training of junior staff.
• Engage in clinical governance activities.

Skills

Management of PICU patients

Teaching

Clinical governance

Education

Medical degree

Job description

Overview

The post will be based at the Evelina Children's Hospital and involves managing PICU patients under the supervision of the Chief PICU Fellow and Consultant on Duty. The role may require work across additional locations owned or served by the trust as the service demands.

Responsibilities

• To manage PICU patients under supervision as described.
• To take part in a full-shift rota including resident night shifts.
• To undertake teaching and guideline development within the fixed rota.
• To participate in the Paediatric Retrieval rota, initially in a Supernumerary role, with length dependent on prior Retrieval experience.
• To gain airway and access skills experience in theatres where possible.
• To participate in the training of Retrieval Nurse Practitioners.
• To undertake a P.A.L.S or A.P.L.S Course if not already completed.
• To take responsibility for training and directing junior staff allocated under the agreed training plan with supervising consultant.
• To contribute to the structured teaching programme within the PICU and participate in monthly morbidity and mortality meetings.
• To participate in CME programs within the Departments of Adult ICU, Paediatrics and Anaesthesia.

Unit Information

The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit has 23 beds and admits approximately 1,200 general and cardiac patients each year. The South Thames Retrieval Service operates from within the PICU and receives over 1,750 requests annually and retrieves about 950 patients.

Training and Professional Development

• The unit is accredited to undertake Year 1 and Year 2 PICM training.
• Candidates who have completed their training in their parent specialty may wish to seek employment for 6 months.

Professional Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the provision of services to Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust including diagnosis and treatment across required locations.
• Continuing clinical responsibility for patients in your charge with appropriate delegation and staff training.
• Training of junior staff under the agreed training plan with supervising consultants.
• Contribute to teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students as appropriate.
• Engage in Clinical Governance activities, including clinical audit, guideline and protocol development, and risk management, with evidence of contributions and self-audit as part of appraisal.

Equality and Flexible Working

Guy's and St Thomas' celebrates diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. Applications are welcome from applicants with a disability with reasonable adjustments available. We may require flexible shift patterns to meet service needs. We will consider all requests to work flexibly.

Application and Eligibility

Due to UK immigration rules affecting Skilled Worker Visas and related categories, ensure you meet the requirements to live and work in the UK before applying. Eligibility information is available on the UK Government website. Please apply online.

Trust Information

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is among the UK’s busiest and most successful NHS trusts, offering a full range of hospital and community services in south London, with specialist cancer, renal, orthopaedic, respiratory, and cardiovascular services. Evelina London provides specialist services for local children and supports families of children with long-term conditions. The Trust emphasizes patient-centered care, high-quality teaching and research, and is part of King’s Health Partners.