Senior Fellow in GICU

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

The closing date is 21 January 2026

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.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a skilled and motivated physician (ST3 level or above) to join our General Intensive Care Unit, supporting the delivery of outstanding critical care services in a dynamic teaching hospital environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor with previous experience in critical care medicine or anaesthetics, who is confident in airway management and keen to work at registrar level within a supportive, multidisciplinary ICU team.

• 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 in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust's and Division's service plans.

We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. This post may be offered on a whole‑time or part‑time basis. Applicants who are unable to work full‑time for medical reasons will be fully considered, with job content discussed on an individual basis. Job‑share applications are also welcomed.

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 is 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 are seeking a motivated doctor to join our middle‑grade rota, working alongside other doctors in training. The successful candidate will have access to competency certification across the full spectrum of General Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) clinical activities. This post is ideal for those training in ICM, Anaesthetics, or related specialties.

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.

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.

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