Job summary
In 2020 NUH created an Acute Rescue Team (ART) on the City campus. The purpose of this team is to improve the standard and timeliness of care provided to acutely unwell and deteriorating patients. This is a team of four in addition to a fifthPatient Safety Fellow working within patient safety.
We are seeking a colleague to join our ART team from August 6th 2025 for 12 months.
During the tenure of the post, there will be the opportunity to work 'in hours' for 6 months in each of two specialties - Haematology, Respiratory, Renal or Cardiology. There is also the option to remain in one specialty for the full 12 months.
Doctors will work their 'normal working days' (Monday to Friday) in their base specialty, usually 09:00 - 17:00. Their 'on calls' will be working twilight shifts 16:30 - 02:30 as a block of Monday to Thursday and Friday to Sunday with a 1 in 5 frequency.
We aim to hold interviews on Friday 11th April for this post.
Main duties of the job
The ART Fellow's are service posts so do not have educational approval, but successful applicants will be provided with excellent training and educational opportunities, tailored to meet individual needs. Where service provision allows, successful applicants are encouraged to attend educational teaching sessions.
NUH is a leader in the field of using new data sets to improve doctor experience/training, and has forged strong research links with the University of Nottingham. There will be opportunities to be involved in exciting and innovative projects around the use of novel IT solutions and app development.
Post holders will be expected to keep themselves up to date with current knowledge and practice, to attend clinical meetings within departments and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals.
Please see the job description document for further detail about the role, the specialties and what can be offered.
About us
Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country with a budget of over £1billion and over 17,000 staff. We provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottinghamshire.
NUH has a national and international reputation for the quality of our patient care and for research, education and innovation.
We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our free 24 hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks
- On site day nursery
- Amazon parcel collection points
- Secure cycle facilities
- Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services
- Salary sacrifice schemes
- Cycle to work and travel passes
- NHS discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders can expect:
To build upon postgraduate clinical experience and CT experience (or equivalent)
To develop further expertise in the management of the acutely deteriorating patient
To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions
To build a strong CV in advance of an application for specialty training
To master a number of procedural techniques
To hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
To develop skills of management and leadership
To develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities.
To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions etc. with Consultant support and supervision available at all times
There will be opportunities to undertake audits, to be involved in governance activities and to take part in service improvement projects to enhance the post holders CV.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post holders can expect:
To build upon postgraduate clinical experience and CT experience (or equivalent)
To develop further expertise in the management of the acutely deteriorating patient
To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions
To build a strong CV in advance of an application for specialty training
To master a number of procedural techniques
To hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues
To develop skills of management and leadership
To develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities.
To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions etc. with Consultant support and supervision available at all times
There will be opportunities to undertake audits, to be involved in governance activities and to take part in service improvement projects to enhance the post holders CV.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MRCP Part 1
- Full ALS Certification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 12 months NHS experience working at CT level
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT level.
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
Desirable
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- GMC Registration with licence to practice
- MRCP Part 1
- Full ALS Certification
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- 12 months NHS experience working at CT level
- Evidence of completion of key competencies equivalent to at least CT level.
- Good and wide ranging recent experience of clinical medicine in acute inpatient setting
- Minimum of 4 years postgraduate experience
Desirable
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).