Senior Clinical Fellows in Critical Care

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in London is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Critical Care Medicine. This role offers experience in cardiac and general intensive care with a focus on extracorporeal life support. The ideal candidate will have GMC registration and will engage in both clinical responsibilities and quality improvement initiatives within a multidisciplinary team. Competitive salary and full-time hours offered.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice is required.
• Minimum ST5 in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent).
• Desirable: experience in team leading.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service within cardiothoracic critical care and general intensive care.
• Engage in audit and quality improvement activities.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

GMC Registration

Ability to work under pressure

Clear English communication

Experience in teaching

Experience of audit or quality improvement

Education

FRCA, MRCEM, MRCP, FRCS or equivalent

Minimum ST5 in Intensive Care Medicine

Tools

GMC Good Medical Practice

Good Clinical Practice training

Job description

Overview

Senior Clinical Fellow Cardiothoracic Critical Care Medicine with a special interest in extracorporeal life support (ECLS) – BARTS HEALTH NHS TRUST, Cardiovascular Clinical Academic Group.

Senior Clinical Fellow in Cardiothoracic Critical Care with a special interest in extracorporeal life support (ECLS). We are recruiting a Senior Clinical Fellow (ST5+ equivalent) in Critical Care Medicine. The post offers experience in both cardiac and general intensive care across four critical care units, with a dedicated commitment to ECLS (at least one day per week) alongside audit activity.

This post provides an opportunity to be part of the UK\'s premier cardiac centre, the Barts Heart Centre, formed by the merger of cardiothoracic services from London Chest Hospital, St Bartholomew\'s Hospital and the Heart Hospital. The merger created the UK\'s largest cardiothoracic centre, offering specialist cardiac services for north central and northeast London and national services, within the new hospital on the St Bartholomew\'s site.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service within cardiothoracic critical care and general intensive care across four units.
• Commit to dedicated ECLS activity (at least one day per week).
• Engage in audit and quality improvement activities as part of the role.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team in a high-volume cardiothoracic centre.

About the employer

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is on a journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, focusing on patient safety, harm-free care, and compassionate service. The organisation values inclusion and the WeCare behaviours that guide how teams work together.

Details

• Date posted: 10 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Doctor - other
• Salary: £54,843 to £67,610 per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference: 259-MED7452599SBH
• Job location: St Bartholomew\'s Hospital, London, EC1A 7BE

Job description and responsibilities

With state-of-the-art facilities, Barts Heart Centre includes 72 critical care beds, 10 theatres, 10 catheter labs, and over 250 cardiac, vascular, and thoracic beds, making it one of Europe\'s largest Cardiothoracic Centres. Full GMC registration with a license to practice is required.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• GMC Registration
• FRCA, MRCEM, MRCP, FRCS or equivalent
• Minimum ST5 in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Experience in cardiothoracic critical care and ECLS
• APLS/EPLS
• FICE/CUSIC
• ALS or equivalent
• ATLS or equivalent

Research, teaching and governance

Research and development

• Understanding of research methods and ability to interpret research papers
• Good Clinical Practice training

Desirable

• Publications in critical care journals or related areas

Teaching and training

• Experience in teaching
• Experience delivering training courses to junior medical and nursing staff

Governance

• Understand governance and risk management
• Experience of audit or quality improvement

Management and leadership

• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing clinical environments
• Desirable: experience in team leading

Appraisal and mandatory training

• Evidence of participation in the appraisal process
• Up-to-date statutory and mandatory training

General skills

• Adherence to GMC Good Medical Practice
• Clear English communication (spoken and written)
• Self-motivated, empathetic, patient
• Good communication with patients and staff; able to manage conflict and work within a team

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and will require Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered. Guidance available from UK Visas and Immigration. Applicants should have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Barts Health NHS Trust
St Bartholomew\'s Hospital
London, EC1A 7BE