Senior Fellow in GICU

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Fellow

Start Date: 5th August 2026

Contract Type: Fixed term

End Date: 3rd August 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract – all other trainees (both AfC and Medical e.g Senior Fellows)

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Senior Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine

Starting August 2026

Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -

To support the provision of a first-class clinical service and provide effective middle-grade leadership (ST3 level or above) to the staff working on the unit.

To support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff on the unit.

To lead, in conjunction with the Consultant workforce, the education programme for junior doctors.

To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies.

To conduct clinical practice by contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to support the delivery a high-quality care to all the patients presenting to the department.

To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.

To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.

To be fully compliant with UHS Trust’s mandatory training requirements.

To actively participate in the departmental education programme.

To work within the framework of team decisions.

To show initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility.

To be a senior member of the critical care team, providing support on the registrar / airway rota (ST3 level or above).

To assess and admit critically ill adult patients to ICU, stabilise them, make a differential diagnosis and formulate an initial clinical plan. This will include initiating ventilation, vasopressors, renal support with advanced airway skills, and practical skills such as the insertion of arterial and central venous lines.

To perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings to the duty Critical Care Consultant. Organise and interpret further investigations.

To review critically unwell patients outside of the Critical care unit as directed by the duty Consultant and critical care outreach team.

To support the learning and development of the wider critical care clinical teams.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

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.

Grades for Trust appointed 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 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)

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)

Proposed interview date: 17th April 2026

This vacancy closes on or before 2nd April 2026

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
• Core Training in a relevant speciality (e.g., ICM or Anaesthesia)
• At least 2 years’ experience of work in the NHS or equivalent
• Competent in airway skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• MRCP, FRCS, MCEM or similar
• Current ATLS or ALS
• Qualification in Medical Education
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
• Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadline
• Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Basic IT skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience in Research activity or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm
• Experience of FUSIC or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to learn
• Experience of Quality Improvement or Audit
• Experience in teaching / training other professionals, including SIM
  
  

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together