Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to further develop their CV in this Senior Critical Care Clinical Fellow (Post CCT) post and join a team of dynamic clinicians delivering care in state-of-the-art facilities.
Southmead Hospital, Bristol, a leading neurosciences centre in the UK, is delighted to offer an exciting Neurocritical Care Fellowship designed for those who are passionate about advancing their skills in the dynamic field of neurocritical care.
Why Choose Southmead Hospital?
As a Neurocritical Care Fellow at Southmead Hospital, you will be fully integrated into our highly skilled team, gaining hands-on experience in managing critically ill patients with neurological disorders. Our state-of-the-art Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is equipped with advanced monitoring and therapeutic modalities, providing a cutting-edge environment for learning and clinical excellence.
Who Should Apply? Applicants must have full registration with the GMC. This fellowship is ideal for candidates who are within the final year of training or who are post-CCT. We would consider candidates Applicants should possess a strong foundation in critical care medicine, including FFICM qualification or equivalent and a keen interest in the care of patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical disorders.
Main duties of the job
Key Features of the Fellowship:
- High-Volume Centre: Work in one of the busiest units in the UK, renowned for its excellence in neurocritical care, neurology, neurosurgery, neurotrauma and interventional neuroradiology. Southmead Hospital has a 24 hour a day 7 day a week acute stroke thrombectomy service and is one of the busiest centres in Europe. It delivers some of the highest neurotrauma survival rates in the UK
- Unique Rotations: Benefit from immersive rotations including in Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery, allowing you to gain a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of neurocritical care.
- Expert Mentorship: Train under the guidance of experienced consultants who are committed to fostering your clinical and academic development.
- Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research and quality improvement projects, with opportunities to present your work at national and international conferences. Recent NIHR-supported research includes novel work on beta-blockade in traumatic brain injury
- Generous Educational Budget: Up to £5000 annual educational budget is provided to support activities such as a PG Cert
- Simulation-Based Training: Participate in regular simulation training sessions to enhance your decision-making, procedural skills, and multidisciplinary team communication.
About us
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Features of the Fellowship:
- High-Volume Centre: Work in one of the busiest units in the UK, renowned for its excellence in neurocritical care, neurology, neurosurgery, neurotrauma and interventional neuroradiology. Southmead Hospital has a 24 hour a day 7 day a week acute stroke thrombectomy service and is one of the busiest centres in Europe. It delivers some of the highest neurotrauma survival rates in the UK
- Unique Rotations: Benefit from immersive rotations including in Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery, allowing you to gain a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of neurocritical care.
- Expert Mentorship: Train under the guidance of experienced consultants who are committed to fostering your clinical and academic development.
- Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research and quality improvement projects, with opportunities to present your work at national and international conferences. Recent NIHR-supported research includes novel work on beta-blockade in traumatic brain injury
- Generous Educational Budget: Up to £5000 annual educational budget is provided to support activities such as a PG Cert
- Simulation-Based Training: Participate in regular simulation training sessions to enhance your decision-making, procedural skills, and multidisciplinary team communication.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Features of the Fellowship:
- High-Volume Centre: Work in one of the busiest units in the UK, renowned for its excellence in neurocritical care, neurology, neurosurgery, neurotrauma and interventional neuroradiology. Southmead Hospital has a 24 hour a day 7 day a week acute stroke thrombectomy service and is one of the busiest centres in Europe. It delivers some of the highest neurotrauma survival rates in the UK
- Unique Rotations: Benefit from immersive rotations including in Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery, allowing you to gain a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of neurocritical care.
- Expert Mentorship: Train under the guidance of experienced consultants who are committed to fostering your clinical and academic development.
- Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research and quality improvement projects, with opportunities to present your work at national and international conferences. Recent NIHR-supported research includes novel work on beta-blockade in traumatic brain injury
- Generous Educational Budget: Up to £5000 annual educational budget is provided to support activities such as a PG Cert
- Simulation-Based Training: Participate in regular simulation training sessions to enhance your decision-making, procedural skills, and multidisciplinary team communication.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full and unrestricted registration with GMC
- FFICM or FRCA or equivalent or appropriate diploma relevant to postgraduate training
Desirable
- Prizes
- Higher degree
- Accreditation in Intensive Care
- ALS/ATLS provider status (or equivalent)
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of Critical Care in relevant sub-specialties to NBT.
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- At least 4 years' experience an acute specialty appropriate to ICU with recognised postgraduate experience in an approved training post or posts offering equivalent responsibility and training.
Desirable
- Evidence of extensive experience in sub-specialties reflected in the job description.
- Intermediate or Advanced training in ICM
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competent in Intensive Care at Senior Fellow level.
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role.
- Significant demonstration of interest in research.
- Evidence of recent CPD and progress through training at a rate appropriate to seniority and responsibilities of the post.
Desirable
- Papers published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Good Clinical Practice certification within last 3 years.
- Experience in presenting research at local, national and international meetings.
- Experience of application for study grants
- Contribution to national and international guidelines.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post including acute on-call commitments, evening and weekend working.
- Fluent in English (IELTS Level 7 or equivalent).
- Mobility and dexterity compatible with clinical requirements of the post.
Person Specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full and unrestricted registration with GMC
- FFICM or FRCA or equivalent or appropriate diploma relevant to postgraduate training
Desirable
- Prizes
- Higher degree
- Accreditation in Intensive Care
- ALS/ATLS provider status (or equivalent)
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of Critical Care in relevant sub-specialties to NBT.
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- At least 4 years' experience an acute specialty appropriate to ICU with recognised postgraduate experience in an approved training post or posts offering equivalent responsibility and training.
Desirable
- Evidence of extensive experience in sub-specialties reflected in the job description.
- Intermediate or Advanced training in ICM
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competent in Intensive Care at Senior Fellow level.
- Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership role.
- Significant demonstration of interest in research.
- Evidence of recent CPD and progress through training at a rate appropriate to seniority and responsibilities of the post.
Desirable
- Papers published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Good Clinical Practice certification within last 3 years.
- Experience in presenting research at local, national and international meetings.
- Experience of application for study grants
- Contribution to national and international guidelines.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post including acute on-call commitments, evening and weekend working.
- Fluent in English (IELTS Level 7 or equivalent).
- Mobility and dexterity compatible with clinical requirements of the post.
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).
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).
