Job summary
Day-to-day care of patients on the adult neurosurgical and general Critical Care units. Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system (48 hours per week).
Applications are invited for appointment to Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine (ST4+ or equivalence) for a Fixed Term period from February 2026 for 12 months.
The post is solely based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
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.
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
- The Critical Care trust doctor must ensure that patients are managed in a timely and appropriate way in all aspects of critical care: resuscitation, stabilisation, working diagnosis, adequate monitoring, treatment, and discharge.
- Proficient in detailed handover of complex patients.
- Prompt assessment of the critically ill patients referred to ICU, work closely with the Outreach Team, reviewing and manage unstable patients on the ward.
- The trainees will participate in the daily consultant ward round and review all admissions.
- Coordinate and evaluate the suitability for admission to ICU in consultation with the ICU Consultant.
- Adequate documentation.
- Communicate regularly with patients' relatives.
- Identifying patients suitable for discharge and liaise with ward teams.
- Attendance and participation in the critical care teaching (lectures, journal club presentations, M&M, Clinical Governance)
- Other areas of management can be arranged, based on the trainee's achieved competencies and requirements.
- Complying with UHSx infection and patient safety guidelines
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and 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, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The University Hospitals Sussex East Critical Care Service manages 43 level 2-3 Intensive Care beds. It admits around 3600 patients a year, 40% medical and 60% surgical (including Cardiac and Neurosurgery). There is a separate Cardiothoracic intensive care unit adjacent to the main ICU and staffed by the Cardiac ICU team. In June 2023 we moved into a brand-new purpose-built unit with excellent teaching facilities including a SIM suite within the unit.
To see the duties of the role please view the Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The University Hospitals Sussex East Critical Care Service manages 43 level 2-3 Intensive Care beds. It admits around 3600 patients a year, 40% medical and 60% surgical (including Cardiac and Neurosurgery). There is a separate Cardiothoracic intensive care unit adjacent to the main ICU and staffed by the Cardiac ICU team. In June 2023 we moved into a brand-new purpose-built unit with excellent teaching facilities including a SIM suite within the unit.
To see the duties of the role please view the Job Description
Person Specification
Experience/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
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in critical care medicine as dedicated 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
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
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
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Experience/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
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience in critical care medicine as dedicated 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
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Understanding of clinical risk management
- An ability to communicate well with patients and staff
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
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Academic and Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
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).
