Senior Fellow In Gicu

Job summary

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

Job Title:

Senior Fellow

Start Date:

ASAP

Contract Type:
Fixed term

End Date: 3rd August 2027

Purpose for Fixed Term:
Short Term Funding

Senior Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine Starting ASAP until 3rd August 2027

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.

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.

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Date posted: 14 August 2026

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Specialty registrar

Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 188-MA80826

Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, SO16 6YD
, United Kingdom

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 Trusts 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…