Senior Fellow in GICU

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract commencing in the Spring/Summer. Please see below for a detailed description of the role.

• 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.
• Support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff on the unit.
• Lead, in conjunction with the Consultant workforce, the education programme for junior doctors.
• Undertake all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies.
• Conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans.

After an initial period of at least six months, and depending on your interests, there will be opportunities to rotate into other clinical areas such as Cardiac ICM, Neuro ICM, Paediatric ICM, and General Medicine, supporting single‑specialty training equivalence. For the right candidate, this could lead to developing a GMC‑approved CESR pathway towards Specialist Registration in single‑specialty ICM.

Essential Criteria

• Full GMC Registration
• Medical Degree
• Core training in a relevant speciality (e.g., ICM or Anaesthesia)
• At least 2 years’ experience in the NHS or equivalent
• Competent in airway skills

Desirable Criteria

• MRCP, FRCS, MCEM or similar
• Current ATLS or ALS
• Qualification in Medical Education
• Experience in research activity or demonstrated commitment and enthusiasm
• Experience of FUSIC or willingness to learn
• Experience of Quality Improvement or Audit
• Experience in teaching/training other professionals, including SIM

Essential Criteria

• Reliable, punctual, hardworking, enthusiastic
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues
• Basic IT skills

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust‑appointed (non‑training fellow) doctors. Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, with a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. CPD is highly supported and encouraged, with options to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet GMC requirements for revalidation and will undergo an annual appraisal.

Grades for Trust‑appointed (non‑training) fellows are 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 includes MT04 £ 65,048 and MT05 £ 73,992, plus additional remuneration for extra hours. Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills.

Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5:

• Minimum 6 years of specialty training
• Relevant higher specialty examination (e.g. FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• Portfolio of evidence demonstrating progression, aligned with the curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview. GMC registration (licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship must meet Home Office criteria. Interview date to be confirmed. Job reference: 188‑MA10126. Final date to receive applications on or before 21 January 2026.