Job summary
Senior Clinical Fellow (ST4+ or equivalent) in Adult Intensive Care Medicine
Applications are invited for appointment to Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine (ST4+ or equivalence) for a Fixed Term period fromAugust 2025 for 12 months.
The post is solely based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to increase their experience in a busy tertiary intensive care unit. The job would also be suitable for those working through the certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) route to certificate of completion of training in intensive care medicine. Additional time can be allocated to develop specialist interests to complement clinical work - this can be in education, research, governance and quality improvement.
About us
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at trainees at ST4+ level or equivalence please not apply for this post if you do not have this experience.
To be able to demonstrate clinical experience of at least 2 years of critical care experience in addition to complementary specialities of anaesthetics, emergency care and medicine
To be able to demonstrate independent practice in:
o Advanced airway management including endotracheal intubation and management of tracheostomies
o Placement of invasive lines including CVP, arterial and renal replacement lines
o Placement of chest drains
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is aimed at trainees at ST4+ level or equivalence please not apply for this post if you do not have this experience.
To be able to demonstrate clinical experience of at least 2 years of critical care experience in addition to complementary specialities of anaesthetics, emergency care and medicine
To be able to demonstrate independent practice in:
o Advanced airway management including endotracheal intubation and management of tracheostomies
o Placement of invasive lines including CVP, arterial and renal replacement lines
o Placement of chest drains
Person Specification
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date with minimal career breaks without adequate cause
- Looking for a career in ICM either as a single or dual speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of portfolio that is working towards a CCT in ICM as part of CESR
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional post-graduate qualification in critical care including ECHO/USS qualifications
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support or equivalent
- European diploma in intensive care medicine or FFICM
- Primary FRCA/MRCP/MRCEM
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in critical care medicine as dedicate placements
- Working at a senior level compatible of ST4+
- Advanced airway skills - 6 months or more of dedicated anaesthetic placement
- Independent placement of invasive lines - CVP/arterial line/renal replacement lines
Desirable
- Experience of neurosurgical intensive care
- Experience of cardiothoracic intensive care
- Additional experience in complementary specialities including emergency medicine, acute medicine, renal medicine, respiratory medicine, paediatric critical care
Person Specification
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date with minimal career breaks without adequate cause
- Looking for a career in ICM either as a single or dual speciality
Desirable
- Evidence of portfolio that is working towards a CCT in ICM as part of CESR
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional post-graduate qualification in critical care including ECHO/USS qualifications
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support or equivalent
- European diploma in intensive care medicine or FFICM
- Primary FRCA/MRCP/MRCEM
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in critical care medicine as dedicate placements
- Working at a senior level compatible of ST4+
- Advanced airway skills - 6 months or more of dedicated anaesthetic placement
- Independent placement of invasive lines - CVP/arterial line/renal replacement lines
Desirable
- Experience of neurosurgical intensive care
- Experience of cardiothoracic intensive care
- Additional experience in complementary specialities including emergency medicine, acute medicine, renal medicine, respiratory medicine, paediatric critical care
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).
