Job summary
Join us for a career and portfolio boosting opportunity
We are offering Critical Care Junior Clinical Fellow jobs at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, commencing August 2026. These are fixed term posts, initially for 12 months, with the possible opportunity to extend. Applicants should have full GMC registration and have successfully completed 2 years of foundation training in the NHS.
The posts are ideally suited to those who wish to gain further experience in the management of critically unwell patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Those seeking further clinical exposure and portfolio-boosting opportunities in preparation for core training in specialties such as anaesthesia and emergency medicine are encouraged to apply.
Successful applicants will join a busy, supportive department, providing Intensive Care interventions for a broad range of patients and will participate in on-call rotas covering Critical Care at NUH.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will participate in the 1 in 8 rota across the Critical care units on QMC and City campus to maximise the clinical experience that is gained in this post.
Clinical responsibilities will include ( not exhaustive):
Performing daily reviews of ICU patients and presenting findings on the MDT ward round
Reviewing critically unwell patients outside of critical care
Admitting, stabilising and formulating and initial treatment plan for critically unwell patients
After a period of training competently using vasopressors, inserting CVC and arterial lines
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
Clinical Responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):
Perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings on the MDT ward round
Review critically unwell patients outside of critical care
Admit, stabilise and formulate an initial management plan for critically unwell adults
After a period of training competently use vasopressors, insert CVC and Arterial Lines.
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 development goals to maximise chances of securing a training post.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for full details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities will include (not exhaustive):
Perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings on the MDT ward round
Review critically unwell patients outside of critical care
Admit, stabilise and formulate an initial management plan for critically unwell adults
After a period of training competently use vasopressors, insert CVC and Arterial Lines.
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 development goals to maximise chances of securing a training post.
Please refer to Job description and person specification for full details.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable
- Post graduate examination ( eg Primary FRCA , MRCP part 1 and 2 written )
- Two courses relevant to critical care completed ( ALS, ATLS, Transfer, USetc)
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of FY2 training (or equivalent) in an NHS setting
Desirable
- Six months' experience in allied acute specialties eg anaesthesia/ED
- Previous experience of Critical care medicine ( 12 months but no more than 24 months)
- Six months' medical experience in the United Kingdom
- Completion of an audit, QIP/ research
- Evidence of academic achievement (additional qualifications, prizes etc)
- Evidence of presentation at regional, national or international meetings
- Evidence of teaching or teaching related courses/qualifications
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written communication, successful team-worker, sensitivity to needs of patients and colleagues
Ability
Essential
- Evidence of competence in clinical tasks
Desirable
- Completed the Basic Level Training Competencies of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Competence in ICM related practical procedures
Career progression
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career and professional development
Desirable
- Attendance at meetings/ courses membership of professional bodies, good sickness record
Other requirement
Desirable
- Demonstrates non-medical activities as balance
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- GMC registration with licence to practice
Desirable
- Post graduate examination ( eg Primary FRCA , MRCP part 1 and 2 written )
- Two courses relevant to critical care completed ( ALS, ATLS, Transfer, USetc)
Experience
Essential
- Successful completion of FY2 training (or equivalent) in an NHS setting
Desirable
- Six months' experience in allied acute specialties eg anaesthesia/ED
- Previous experience of Critical care medicine ( 12 months but no more than 24 months)
- Six months' medical experience in the United Kingdom
- Completion of an audit, QIP/ research
- Evidence of academic achievement (additional qualifications, prizes etc)
- Evidence of presentation at regional, national or international meetings
- Evidence of teaching or teaching related courses/qualifications
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Evidence of good written communication, successful team-worker, sensitivity to needs of patients and colleagues
Ability
Essential
- Evidence of competence in clinical tasks
Desirable
- Completed the Basic Level Training Competencies of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
- Competence in ICM related practical procedures
Career progression
Essential
- Evidence of continuous career and professional development
Desirable
- Attendance at meetings/ courses membership of professional bodies, good sickness record
Other requirement
Desirable
- Demonstrates non-medical activities as balance
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).