Trust Doctor in Critical Care

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a Critical Care Fellow for its Department of Perioperative Medicine. This role offers the opportunity to work in both theatres and critical care, enhancing skills in a supportive environment. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience, and will participate in quality improvement projects. The position operates on a 1:8 on-call rota, with potential for extension based on mutual agreement.

Qualifications

• Current Full GMC registration and ALS certification required.
• Experience consistent with FY2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Work in both theatres and critical care.
• Involvement in Local Quality Improvement Projects.
• 1:8 on-call rota.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

MB BS or equivalent

FRCA, MRCP, MRCS, MCEM

Job description

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Critical Care Fellow posts in the Department of Perioperative Medicine

Start date: August 6th, 2025

Applicants from any anaesthetic, emergency/acute medical, or surgical background are welcome.

Minimum requirements include training and experience consistent with FY2 or higher.

The hospital features fifteen operating theatres, including two laminar flow orthopaedic theatres, specialist Ophthalmic and ENT theatres, and two theatres in the maternity unit.

Main duties of the job

Critical Care is provided across two units: ICU 1, a 9-bedded unit refurbished in December 2022, and ICU 2, an 8-bedded unit opened in January 2017 after a £2.3 million refurbishment. The units handle approximately 800-900 critical care admissions annually.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK and a leading healthcare provider. We are on a journey to become an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, committed to continuous improvement and high standards of care.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals known for excellence, innovation, safety, and compassionate care, serving east London and beyond. We aim to be an outstanding place to work, embodying our WeCare values and fostering an inclusive environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Post holders will have opportunities to work in both theatres and critical care, allowing anaesthetic professionals to maintain their skills and others to learn new skills in a supportive environment. There will also be involvement in Local Quality Improvement Projects. The role operates on a 1:8 on-call rota. All appointments are extendable by mutual agreement.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent with current Full GMC registration and ALS certification
• FRCA, MRCP, MRCS, MCEM, or the first part of any postgraduate qualification listed above
• APLS, ATLS

Experience

• Training and experience consistent with FY2 or higher
• Experience teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Formal training in teaching methods

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Capacity to work under pressure
• Leadership skills

Research, Audit, and Clinical Governance

• Participation in audit or quality improvement activities
• Publications and presentations in journals and learned societies