Senior Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

6/23/2025

Job Overview

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

This is a FIXED TERM Contract with the position commencing in the month of ASAP.

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

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.

What You'll Do

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be directly responsible to the PICU Consultants on the Unit. Along with the rest of the team, they will be responsible for a number of patients and be involved in all aspects of their care ranging from admission, stabilisation and provision of ongoing care. This includes all the practical procedures associated with the critical care environment, including intubation and placement of central venous and arterial lines. You will also be expected to develop the competencies needed to be able to undertake retrievals, full training and support for this is provided.

What We’re Looking For

You will have a minimum of 2 years experience in paediatrics or anaesthetics. You will have extensive practical skills and be able to prioritise the work well, work well under pressure as part of a team and be dependable and adaptable.

Additional Information

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 – MT04 £61,825 | Basic Salary – MT05 £70,425

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: 27th June 2025

Job Reference; 188-MC20625

This vacancy closes on or before: 26th June 2025

Person specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• APLS or EPLS
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in paediatrics or anaesthetics or adult intensive care medicine or emergency medicine (ST1-2 equivalent)
• Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
  
  

Desirable criteria

• MRCPCH Part 1 or FRCA Part 1
• NLS
• GIC Completed (any course)
• POCUS qualification
• Neonatology or paediatric anaesthesia experience
• Previous Intensive care medicine experience
• Experience in transport of critically ill patients
• Previous PICU experience
• Intubation experience neonates and children
  
  

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).
• Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
• Able to prioritise jobs and delegate effectively
• Extensive practical skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Advanced vascular access skills (central/arterial/US guided)
• Transport of critically ill patients
• Leadership skills
  
  

Living Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together