Senior Clinical Fellow in Critical Care - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Description
Senior Clinical Fellow


Main area

  • Critical Care
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Grade

  • Senior Clinical Fellow
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Contract

  • 12 months (Fixed Term)
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Hours

  • Full time 40 hours per week (includes contribution to out of hours rota)
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Site

  • QMC
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Town

  • Nottingham
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Salary
- £51,017 plus out of hours enhancements
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Salary period

  • Yearly
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Closing

  • 29/06/2023 23:59Job overview


Applications are invited for Senior Clinical Fellow posts in Adult Critical Care Medicine for a 6 or 12 month period commencing in February 2023.


1 day per week of paid CPD time is allocated for the successful applicant to pursue their clinical and non-clinical interests, this may also be used for postgraduate exam preparation.

You will build a well-rounded portfolio of clinical experience, service development/audit, teaching and management.

We have an excellent track record of SCFs gaining entry into competitive training programs in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and other specialties.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):

  • Perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings on the MDT ward round
  • In conjunction with the consultant support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff as the senior member of the critical care team
  • Review critically unwell patients outside of critical care
  • Admit, stabilise and formulate an initial management plan for critically unwell adults
  • Competently initiate ventilation, use vasopressors, insert CVC and Arterial Lines and be able to transfer the critically unwell patient.
During your time in post you will also

  • Support the learning and development of other members of the critical care team (inc undergraduates)
  • Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement.
  • Set individual goals
Working for our organisation

NUH consists of the Queens Medical Centre Campus and the Nottingham City Hospital Campus. Duties will be based at both campuses.


On the QMC campus the critical care area is divided into a 29-bedded intensive care (level 3 beds) and a 20-bedded level 2 HDU.

The critical care area at the City campus has 17 beds that are used flexibly for level 2 and 3 care.
  • Between the three units we see approximately 4500 admissions per year. NUH is the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre and is one of the busiest trauma units in Europe. (During the covid pandemic we were able to increase our capacity significantly).


We are fortunate to have a large and skilled MDT to support the medical team in delivery of critical care to Nottingham and the wider catchment area.


Ours is a diverse and vibrant city having a busy and culturally exciting centre, two universities and yet close proximity to picturesque villages, the Peak District, Sherwood Forest and Rutland Water.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • This post is _
    _not__ recognised for training by the Postgraduate Dean, the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine or by the Royal College of Anaesthetists._


All successful applicants are allocated a clinical supervisor who will support the individual to develop their clinical and non-clinical skills and offer advice on how to achieve any specific individual goals the fellow may wish to achieve.

We recommend that the appointee maintain a logbook of experience, complete appropriate assessments and participates in the wide range of non-clinical opportunities detailed below.


Person Specification:
Senior Clinical Fellow in Adult Critical Care Medicine


Essential for the post:

  • MB ChB or equivalent & GMC registration with licence to practise
  • Successful completion of FY2 training in an NHS setting plus two years of postfoundation training in acute specialities (Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine or ICM)
  • 12 months Anaesthesia and 3 months critical care experience within an NHS Setting
  • Ability to stabilise the deteriorating patient (including intubation and the initiation of organ support)
  • Evidence of continuous career development
  • Evidence of good written communication, successful team worker, sensitivity to needs of patients and colleagues
  • Punctuality, professional appearance and attitudes consistent with GMC guidelines. Values and behaviours aligned with NUH's

Desirable for the post:

  • Primary FRCA or equivalent higher qualification
  • ALS or equivalent accredited life support course
  • Completion of Stage 1 Critical Care Training
  • Experience of senior oncall roles in the acute specialities in the UK
  • Completion of an Audit Cycle
  • Published Research
  • Evidence of academic achievement including additional qualifications, prizes
  • Competence in Bronchoscopy, Lung Ultrasound and Focused ECHO
  • Attendance at meetings/ courses/ membership of professional bodies
  • Demonstrates nonmedical interests/ activities
  • Evidence of Human Factors Training

The Speciality
Critical care is part of the Clinical Support division.

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