Senior Fellow in General Intensive Care

Job Overview

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

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Are you a Senior Fellow in General Intensive Care, wanting more freedom and choice in what direction you take in your career? Here at UHS we have a truly unique opportunity, where you will be able to choose how you split your role, depending on your preferences and career ambitions.

The job offers an opportunity to gain experience in Intensive care Medicine with the possibility of gaining GMC-approved CESR specialist registration in single speciality ICM in the future.

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

The successful candidate will join the middle grade rota for other Drs in training and have access to competency certification in the full range of General ICM clinical activities. This would be suitable for those training in ICM, in Anaesthetics or in similar specialities.

Once established, (after at least 6 months), and depending on the wishes of the candidate, there is opportunity to transfer to other clinical areas, (Cardiac ICM, Neuro ICM, Paediatric ICM and General Medicine) as required for single speciality training equivalence. For the right candidate, this could lead to the opportunity to develop a GMC-approved CESR pathway for Specialist Registration in single speciality ICM

What We’re Looking For

On this page you will find two helpful attachments

‘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.

‘Job Description’ document which covers the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail

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 TBC

Job Reference: 188-MT1260-A - This vacancy closes on or before: 26th December 2024

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Registration
• Medical Degree
• Core Training in a relevant speciality (e.g., ICM or Anaesthesia)
  
  

Desirable criteria

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

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• At least 2 years’ experience of work in the NHS or equivalent
  
  

Previous or relevant experience

Essential criteria

• Experience in Research activity or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm
• Experience of FUSIC or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to learn
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of Quality Improvement or Audit
• Experience in teaching / training other professionals, including SIM
  
  

Living the Trust values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together
  
  

Aptitudes and skills

Essential criteria

• Reliable, punctual, hardworking, enthusiastic
• Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
• Basic IT skills