Senior Fellow in GICU Research (50%) or FICE (50%)

NHS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

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

This is a 12 month fixed term contract with the position commencing in the month of August 2025.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Clinical and FUSIC Fellowship (50:50) This post offers an opportunity to develop expertise in FUSIC with 50:50 clinical and FUSIC fellowship commitments. Our department is enthusiastic about point-of-care ultrasound as an imaging modality for clinical care.

We have several accredited clinicians who will provide training and education in FUSIC Heart and Lung HD modules to complete Intensive Care Society (ICS) certification within six months.

We also have experience using point-of-care ultrasound for research, having completed a recent study of nebulised surfactant in covid pneumonitis.

In addition to 1:1 teaching, a weekly transthoracic echocardiography meeting is provided through our cardiology department, and we also run bi-monthly governance sessions internally.

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 know that our people are central to our success. So, it's only right that we reward you with access to state-of-the-art equipment.

Date posted

17 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£61,825 to £70,425 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

188-MA10425-A

Job locations

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Job description Job responsibilities

We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced physician (ST3 level and above) to support ICU services at General Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

The applicant must have previous experience in critical care medicine or anaesthetics and be competent in airway skills. You will be expected to work closely with their colleagues, the ICM or Anaesthetic Specialist Registrars and ACCPs to provide registrar level cover across the unit.

Standard elements of ICM training: The successful candidate will join the middle grade rota for other Drs in training and have access to competency certification in the full range of General ICM clinical activities. This would be suitable for those training in ICM, in Anaesthetics or in similar specialities. The candidate must be able to manage an airway independently in emergency ICU clinical situations.

CLINICAL AND RESEARCH (50:50): This post offers an opportunity to develop research skills with 50:50 clinical and research commitments. UHS has an expanding Research portfolio in Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine. These posts provide an opportunity for a Senior Fellow to pursue research projects at all levels including involvement in ongoing studies within the department or to pursue personal research interests. The successful candidate can make use of established datasets to explore their ideas. There are also opportunities to become NIHR associate principal investigator for several clinical trials in both critical care and perioperative medicine.

A high-quality agenda is the priority, and research with publications in this area are strongly encouraged. Research mentoring, journal clubs and a program of research training seminars ensure that all Fellows will complete their program with new transferable skills. It is expected that you will contribute to the teaching and training programme on GICU. We will encourage and support fellows to present research findings and other novel work at local, regional, national and international meetings.

UHS Critical Care department has an active multidisciplinary research programme. The academic department is led by Prof Mike Grocott, and includes two Professors and three Associate Professors.

Recently completed and ongoing Master and PhD students have a broad focus including acute lung injury and surfactant metabolism, mechanistic understanding of hypoxia in the critically ill, interventions for the treatment and prevention of psychological trauma post critical illness, the oxygen demand of early rehabilitation and the acceptability of early rehabilitation interventions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists). 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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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)

Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

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)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on 9/5/25. Job Reference; 188-MB10425

This vacancy closes on or before 25/4/25

Person Specification Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• Medical Degree
• Core Training in a relevant speciality (e.g., ICM or Anaesthesia)
• At least 2 years' experience of work in the NHS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP, FRCS, MCEM or similar
• Current ATLS or ALS
• Qualification in Medical Education
• Experience in Research activity or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm (Essential for research: clinical 50 50 option)
• Experience of FUSIC or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to learn (Essential for FUSIC: clinical 50 50 option)
• Experience of Quality Improvement or Audit
• Experience in teaching / training other professionals, including SIM

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Reliable, punctual, hardworking, enthusiastic
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
• Basic IT skills

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Employer name: University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD

Employer's website: https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx