Senior Fellow In Gicu

University Hospital Southampton Nhs Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Staff discounts

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust seeks a Senior Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine for a fixed-term role in Southampton. Start ASAP until 3 August 2027, 12 months, full-time, with salary £67,325–£76,582 per year. The post emphasizes clinical leadership, decision support, and undergraduate teaching within an active ICU team.

The appointee will lead junior staff, participate in departmental education, and ensure compliance with Trust policies while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
• GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• Core Training in a relevant speciality (ICM or Anaesthesia).
• At least 2 years' NHS or equivalent experience.
• Competent in airway skills.
• Evidence of involvement in undergraduate teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high-quality care in the department.
• Provide middle-grade leadership to staff (ST3 level or above).
• Support clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff.
• Lead the educational programme for junior doctors.
• Comply with Trust procedures and service plans.
• Assess and admit critically ill patients to ICU and initiate care.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Clinical judgement

Communication

Undergraduate teaching

Education

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

GMC registration with licence to practise

Core Training in ICM or Anaesthesia

Job description

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Fellow

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Fixed term

End Date: 3rd August 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Short Term Funding

Main duties of the job

Senior Fellow in Intensive Care MedicineStarting ASAP until 3rd August 2027

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements:

• To support the provision of a first-class clinical service and provide effective middle-grade leadership (ST3 level or above) to the staff working on the unit.
• To support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff on the unit.
• To lead, in conjunction with the Consultant workforce, the education programme for junior doctors.
• To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust's procedures and operating policies.
• To conduct clinical practice by contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's services plans.

About us

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Details

Date posted: 14 August 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty registrar

Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 188-MA80826

Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to support the delivery a high-quality care to all the patients presenting to the department. To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.To be fully compliant with UHS Trusts mandatory training requirements.To actively participate in the departmental education programme.To work within the framework of team decisions.To show initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility.To be a senior member of the critical care team, providing support on the registrar / airway rota (ST3 level or above). To assess and admit critically ill adult patients to ICU, stabilise them, make a differential diagnosis and formulate an initial clinical plan. This will include initiating ventilation, vasopressors, renal support with advanced airway skills, and practical skills such as the insertion of arterial and central venous lines.To perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings to the duty Critical Care Consultant. Organise and interpret further investigations.To review critically unwell patients outside of the Critical care unit as directed by the duty Consultant and critical care outreach team.To support the learning and development of the wider critical care clinical teams.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay) Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5; Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS) A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: TBCThis vacancy closes on or before 28th August 2026

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Core Training in a relevant speciality (e.g., ICM or Anaesthesia)
• At least 2 years' experience of work in the NHS or equivalent
• Competent in airway skills

Desirable

• MRCP, FRCS, MCEM or similar
• Current ATLS or ALS
• Qualification in Medical Education

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadline
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Experience in Research activity or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm
• Experience of FUSIC or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to learn
• Experience of Quality Improvement or Audit
• Experience in teaching / training other professionals, including SIM

Living Trust Values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details: For questions about the job, contact: Medical Recruitment Administrator - ICU, Rajnesh Verma, [e-mail], 02381202382

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