Job summary
We are recruiting to a 12 month Specialist Fellow in Research in Adult Critical Care at Nottingham University Hospitals starting in August 2026.
The post is open to all applicants who meet the essential criteria as detailed in the person specification. It is open to all doctors who hold Full/limited registration with the GMC and successfully completed foundation year 2 training plus a further 2 years in the acute specialities (must have at least 24 months of UK Anaesthesia experience).
This post uniquely allows the post holder be integral to the planning, delivery and dissemination of clinical trial research conducted at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. It is anticipated that direct experience of all components of the research life cycle will be obtained by the successful applicant.
The successful candidate would be based in the Critical Care department but would have two days per week allocated to Research activities, the details of which will be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
The successful candidate will participate in the 1in 8 airway rota across both QMC and NCH campus critical care units to maximise the clinical experience you gain during this post.
Clinical Responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):
Perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings on the MDT ward round, with a focus on our major trauma patient population within adult critical care.
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.
Other Responsibilities
The successful candidate would be based in the Critical Care department but would have at least two days per week allocated to Research activities.
The post holder will be integral to the planning, delivery and dissemination of clinical trial research conducted at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
It is anticipated that direct experience of all components of the research life cycle will be obtained by the successful applicant.
About us
With more than 20,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House.We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.As a teaching hospital, we are instrumental in the education and training of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. We are proud of our strong relationships with universities across the East Midlands, including the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in the 1in 8 airway rota across both QMC and NCH campus critical care units to maximise the clinical experience you gain during this post.
Clinical Responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):
Perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings on the MDT ward round, with a focus on our major trauma patient population within adult critical care.
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.
Other Responsibilities
The successful candidate would be based in the Critical Care department but would have at least two days per week allocated to Research activities.
The post holder will be integral to the planning, delivery and dissemination of clinical trial research conducted at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
It is anticipated that direct experience of all components of the research life cycle will be obtained by the successful applicant, including:
Design, drafting and refinement of clinical trial protocol as a named co-investigator.
Production of supporting trial materials such as consent and patient information sheets, working with patients and the public to ensure accessibility of research to a wide pool of potential participants.
Submission of trial protocol and materials for peer, Sponsor, NHS Research Ethics Committee and local R+I review and approval.
Design of clinical trial case report forms for acquisition of research data.
Participation in monthly Trial Management Group Meetings alongside clinical, research and management colleagues.
Identification, alongside clinical colleagues, of potential participants, their screening for eligibility, provision of information and informed written consent for clinical trial participation.
Attendance, alongside clinical and research colleagues, at research visits by participants with real-time data acquisition.
Input into the cleaning, analysis and presentation of data and research findings via lay media, scientific conferences and scientific publications.The above research activity will be undertaken with the mentorship of Dr David Hewson/Dan Harvey, Associate Professor of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Nottingham; Honorary Consultant Anaesthetist, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
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
The candidate will be supervised by dedicated consultants within both Critical Care. Educational opportunities the departments offer extensive learning resources.
There are several regular educational meetings each week including journal clubs, ITU rounds and morbidity meetings.
There is a monthly protected teaching day for all Fellows which cover the clinical aspects of critical care in addition to optional teaching days which cover generic non-clinical topics (e.g. ethics, medical law, professionalism, interview skills).
There are hospital and departmental libraries at both sites including IT facilities.
Research opportunities available by special arrangement.
Critical Care has links with the Academic Departments of Anaesthesia and Surgery and participation in on-going research and audit programmes will be encouraged.
Please refer to JD and PS for details for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will participate in the 1in 8 airway rota across both QMC and NCH campus critical care units to maximise the clinical experience you gain during this post.
Clinical Responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):
Perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings on the MDT ward round, with a focus on our major trauma patient population within adult critical care.
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.
Other Responsibilities
The successful candidate would be based in the Critical Care department but would have at least two days per week allocated to Research activities.
The post holder will be integral to the planning, delivery and dissemination of clinical trial research conducted at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
It is anticipated that direct experience of all components of the research life cycle will be obtained by the successful applicant, including:
Design, drafting and refinement of clinical trial protocol as a named co-investigator.
Production of supporting trial materials such as consent and patient information sheets, working with patients and the public to ensure accessibility of research to a wide pool of potential participants.
Submission of trial protocol and materials for peer, Sponsor, NHS Research Ethics Committee and local R+I review and approval.
Design of clinical trial case report forms for acquisition of research data.
Participation in monthly Trial Management Group Meetings alongside clinical, research and management colleagues.
Identification, alongside clinical colleagues, of potential participants, their screening for eligibility, provision of information and informed written consent for clinical trial participation.
Attendance, alongside clinical and research colleagues, at research visits by participants with real-time data acquisition.
Input into the cleaning, analysis and presentation of data and research findings via lay media, scientific conferences and scientific publications.The above research activity will be undertaken with the mentorship of Dr David Hewson/Dan Harvey, Associate Professor of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, University of Nottingham; Honorary Consultant Anaesthetist, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
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
The candidate will be supervised by dedicated consultants within both Critical Care. Educational opportunities the departments offer extensive learning resources.
There are several regular educational meetings each week including journal clubs, ITU rounds and morbidity meetings.
There is a monthly protected teaching day for all Fellows which cover the clinical aspects of critical care in addition to optional teaching days which cover generic non-clinical topics (e.g. ethics, medical law, professionalism, interview skills).
There are hospital and departmental libraries at both sites including IT facilities.
Research opportunities available by special arrangement.
Critical Care has links with the Academic Departments of Anaesthesia and Surgery and participation in on-going research and audit programmes will be encouraged.
Please refer to JD and PS for details for this post.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent. Full/limited GMC registration.
- Successful completion of FY2 training in an NHS setting plus two years of post-foundation training in acute specialities (Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine or ICM)
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent higher qualification ALS or equivalent accredited life support course ATLS or other trauma course
Experience
Essential
- Two years of post-foundation training in acute specialities (Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine or ICM) in an NHS hospital
- Completion of Stage 1 Anaesthesia or ICM training or equivalence formally signed off with ROCA / FFICM Stage Certificate
Desirable
- Completion of Audit Cycle or quality improvement project Published research
- Other evidence of academic achievement including additional qualifications, prizes
- Two years' experience of anaesthesia in the UK
- Twelve months experience of internal medicine in the UK
- Twelve months of previous critical care medicine in the UK
- Stage 2 Anaesthesia or ICM Trainee
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career development, including evidence of attendance at meetings/ courses
- Evidence of competence in clinical tasks.
Desirable
- Attendance at meetings/ courses/ membership of professional bodies
- Competence in bronchoscopy, lung ultrasound, focused echocardiography
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written communication, successful team-worker, sensitivity to needs of patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Evidence of formal Human Factors training
Planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of having completed a Leadership or Management Course.
Other requirements
Essential
- Punctuality, professional appearance and attitudes consistent with GMC guidelines.
- Values and behaviours in line with NUH standards
Desirable
- Demonstrates non - medical interests / activities
- Completed GCP training
- Have experience of leading, designing or recruiting to research projects
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent. Full/limited GMC registration.
- Successful completion of FY2 training in an NHS setting plus two years of post-foundation training in acute specialities (Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine or ICM)
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent higher qualification ALS or equivalent accredited life support course ATLS or other trauma course
Experience
Essential
- Two years of post-foundation training in acute specialities (Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine or ICM) in an NHS hospital
- Completion of Stage 1 Anaesthesia or ICM training or equivalence formally signed off with ROCA / FFICM Stage Certificate
Desirable
- Completion of Audit Cycle or quality improvement project Published research
- Other evidence of academic achievement including additional qualifications, prizes
- Two years' experience of anaesthesia in the UK
- Twelve months experience of internal medicine in the UK
- Twelve months of previous critical care medicine in the UK
- Stage 2 Anaesthesia or ICM Trainee
Analytical and judgement skills
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career development, including evidence of attendance at meetings/ courses
- Evidence of competence in clinical tasks.
Desirable
- Attendance at meetings/ courses/ membership of professional bodies
- Competence in bronchoscopy, lung ultrasound, focused echocardiography
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written communication, successful team-worker, sensitivity to needs of patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Evidence of formal Human Factors training
Planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Evidence of having completed a Leadership or Management Course.
Other requirements
Essential
- Punctuality, professional appearance and attitudes consistent with GMC guidelines.
- Values and behaviours in line with NUH standards
Desirable
- Demonstrates non - medical interests / activities
- Completed GCP training
- Have experience of leading, designing or recruiting to research projects
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).