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:

Training Contract

• Support the provision of a first-class clinical service and provide effective middle-grade leadership (ST3 level or above) to staff 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 by contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans.
• Support the delivery of high-quality care to all patients presenting to the department.
• Support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.
• Participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.
• Be fully compliant with UHS Trust’s mandatory training requirements.
• Actively participate in the departmental education programme.
• Work within the framework of team decisions.
• Show initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility.
• Be a senior member of the critical care team, providing support on the registrar/airway rota (ST3 level or above).
• Assess and admit critically ill adult patients to ICU, stabilise them, make a differential diagnosis and formulate an initial clinical plan. Initiate ventilation, vasopressors, renal support, advanced airway skills and insertion of arterial and central venous lines.
• Perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings to the duty Critical Care Consultant. Organise and interpret further investigations.
• Review critically unwell patients outside of the Critical care unit as directed by the duty Consultant and critical care outreach team.
• Support the learning and development of the wider critical care clinical teams.

UHS is a large teaching Trust offering learning and development opportunities, flexible working, and access to NHS discounts. Employees receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) and a generous pension scheme.

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practice
• 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

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

• 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 deadlines
• 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

• 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

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together

The appointment will be 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. The educational framework is equivalent to training grade doctors, with a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. Continued Professional Development is highly supported.

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)

This Final date to receive applications on or before 6th July 2026.