Clinical Fellow in Neuro ICU

Job description

Job responsibilities

WHAT YOULL DO

The clinical fellows are primarily involved in the daily management of neurointensive care patients. Attendance at ward rounds is expected. Routine work is shared among the junior medical staff. Trainees will be expected to have or be willing to acquire skills such as central venous insertion and arterial cannulation. More complex procedures may be undertaken if progress allows.

Teaching is organised weekly and attendance at the multidisciplinary meetings is also encouraged. Opportunity to gain experience in teaching and improving presentation skills will be provided.

Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in the clinical research trials and audits currently underway in NeuroICU. Support for study leave will be given. Fellows will be allocated an educational supervisor and expected to undertake WPBAs and appraisal.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

Applicants must have full GMC registration

Junior fellows must have an expectation of completion of foundation competencies or equivalent prior to starting the post.

Senior fellows must have completed the equivalent of core training in an acute specialty and have previous ICU experience.

The rota is a full shift and includes 1 in 3 weekends and 1 in 9 nights, requests to work less than full time will be considered.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary - MT03 £43,923 Basic Salary - MT04 £55,329 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to

deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview

Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on TBC

Job Reference: MT1078-A - This vacancy closes on or before: 12TH February 2024

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

• UK Professional Registration - Full GMC
• 2 years working as a doctor since gaining medical degree

Desirable

• Post graduate qualification/ALS/ATLS

Previous or relevant experience

Essential

• Previous work in acute specialty

Desirable

• Previous work in NHS ICU and/or anaesthetics
• Previous work in NHS anaesthetics

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English)
• IT skills
• Foundation Competencies
• Demonstrates Initiative
• Team working
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• ICU skills

Living the Trust values

Essential

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)