ICU Senior Clinical Fellow

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area ICU Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 40 hours per week Job ref 339-ASCR5936-AAR

Site Southmead Hospital Town Bristol Salary £70,425 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/05/:59

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to develop their CV in this Senior Critical Care Clinical Fellow (ST6-8 or Post CTT) post and join a team of dynamic clinicians delivering care in state-of-the-art facilities.

Southmead Hospital, Bristol, a leading neurosciences centre in the UK, offers a Neurocritical Care Fellowship for those passionate about advancing their skills in neurocritical care.

Why Choose Southmead Hospital?

As a Neurocritical Care Fellow, you will be fully integrated into our skilled team, gaining hands-on experience managing critically ill patients with neurological disorders in our advanced Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Who Should Apply?

Applicants must have full GMC registration. This fellowship suits candidates in their final year of training or post-CCT, with a strong foundation in critical care medicine, including FFICM or equivalent, and an interest in neurological patient care.

Main duties of the job

Key Features of the Fellowship:

• High-Volume Centre: Work in one of the UK's busiest units, renowned for neurocritical care, neurology, neurosurgery, neurotrauma, and interventional neuroradiology. Southmead Hospital operates a 24/7 acute stroke thrombectomy service and has high neurotrauma survival rates.
• Unique Rotations: Includes immersive rotations in Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery to understand interdisciplinary neurocritical care.
• Expert Mentorship: Train under experienced consultants committed to your clinical and academic growth.
• Research Opportunities: Participate in innovative research and quality improvement projects, with chances to present at national and international conferences, including recent NIHR-supported work on beta-blockade in traumatic brain injury.
• Educational Budget: Up to £5000 annually for activities like PG Cert.
• Simulation Training: Engage in regular simulation sessions to improve decision-making, procedural skills, and team communication.

Working for our organisation

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff, providing healthcare across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset from Southmead Hospital. We are a Major Trauma Centre and a centre of excellence in various specialties, committed to delivering exceptional healthcare.

We value diversity and are committed to anti-discrimination, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Same as above regarding key features and rotations.

Person specification Education/Training/Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
• FFICM, FRCA, or equivalent diploma
• Intensive Care accreditation
• ALS/ATLS provider status or equivalent

Work Experience

• Experience in Critical Care relevant to NBT
• Familiarity with UK hospital systems
• At least 4 years' experience in an acute specialty with postgraduate training or responsibility
• Extensive experience in sub-specialties as per the job description
• Intermediate or Advanced training in ICM

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Competent in Intensive Care at Senior Fellow level
• Leadership capabilities
• Research interest and experience
• Recent CPD and progression
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Good Clinical Practice certification within 3 years
• Research presentation experience
• Experience applying for study grants
• Contribution to guidelines

Personal Qualities

• Ability to fulfill all duties including on-call, evenings, weekends
• Fluent in English (IELTS Level 7+)
• Mobility and dexterity suitable for clinical duties

For further support under the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme, contact tel .

This organisation is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

Pre-employment checks, including DBS, are mandatory. Refer to the 'Information for Prospective Employees' attachment for DBS charges.

In line with the Trust's Organisation Change policy, redeployed staff will be considered for suitable vacancies.

"Exceptional Healthcare, Personally Delivered"

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post involves access to vulnerable people and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) 2020, requiring a DBS check.

Contact Rachel Jones, Consultant and Faculty Tutor, at or via switchboard. Additional contacts include Dr. Chris Newell and Dr. Dominic Janssen.