Senior Fellow in GICU | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital trust in Southampton is offering a physician position in the General Intensive Care Unit for experienced candidates. The role includes providing clinical leadership and supporting junior doctors in a high-paced environment. Candidates should have critical care or anaesthetic experience. The trust offers generous benefits including 35 days paid holiday and a supportive framework for continued professional development.

Benefits

Minimum of 35 days paid holiday

Generous pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in critical care medicine or anaesthetics.
• Expected to work closely with medical and nursing staff.
• Candidates unable to work full-time will still be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support a first-class clinical service and provide middle-grade leadership.
• Guide clinical decision making for medical and nursing staff.
• Lead the education program for junior doctors.

Skills

Experience in critical care medicine

Competent in airway skills

Teamwork

Education

GMC registration with a licence to practice

Relevant higher specialty exam (e.g., FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)

Job description

Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a 12 fixed term contract with the position commencing as soon as possible. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The post could be delivered on a whole or part-time basis. Any candidate who is unable, for medical reasons, to work full time will still be considered for the post. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis. Job share applicants are also welcome.

What we can offer you

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.

What you'll do

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. Once established (after at least 6 months), and depending on the wishes of the candidate, there is opportunity to transfer to other clinical areas (Cardiac ICM, Neuro ICM, Paediatric ICM and General Medicine) as required for single speciality training equivalence. For the right candidate, this could lead to the opportunity to develop a GMC-approved CESR pathway for Specialist Registration in single speciality ICM. 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.

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 – MT04 £65,048; Basic Salary – MT05 £73,992. Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5 require a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training, holding relevant higher specialty exam (e.g., FRCP, FRCA, FRCS), and a portfolio of evidence demonstrating progression. Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview. GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet Home Office criteria prior to submitting an application. Interview date to be confirmed. Job Reference: 188-MA20425-C. This vacancy closes on or before 18th September 2025.