Clinical Fellow in Critical Care Medicine

Job overview

This is a whole time NHS vacancy for a Clinical Fellow whose principal duties will be from 3rd February 2027 - 3rd August 2027 in the Critical Care Unit at University Hospital Aintree.

This post would suit an individual with previous anaesthetic and intensive care experience interested in gaining further experience managing a diverse range of critically ill patients with a view to progressing to Speciality Training in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine.

The successful applicant will work under Consultant supervision at a level best matched to their learning needs and experience. The successful applicant will become part of a dynamic team passionate about delivering the best patient care. There are many opportunities to be involved with teaching, clinical governance, research and quality improvement to strengthen portfolios for applications for training posts.

This post is whole time and is covered by the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service. There will be time allocated for study leave and other educational activities. Please see Special Interest section for educational opportunities. This post is not approved for training.

Applicants should have completed Core Anaesthetic Training or equivalent, have full GMC Registration and be eligible to work in the UK.

**Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received**

Main duties of the job

The post is appointed initially for six months. Extension beyond 6 months may be negotiable whilst in post. The successful applicant will work an EWTD compliant full shift rota. Salary will be dependent on the previous point on the salary scale and subject to additional allowances dependent on rota intensity.

THIS POST IS NOT RECOGNISED FOR TRAINING BY THE POSTGRADUATE DEAN AND WILL NOT COUNT TOWARDS A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

Study leave will be granted by approval of the trainee-rota coordinator in accordance with Trust policy.

Registered Practitioners have a responsibility to;

• Maintain current active professional registration
• Act always in accordance with their professional Code of Conduct and guiding documents
• Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure.
• Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.
• Maintain a professional portfolio

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Clinical

The successful candidate will

Share the responsibility for the assessment, resuscitation and treatment of all patients referred to the Critical Care Unit, working as part of a team with the on-call ICU consultant.

Be expected to see patients in the Emergency Department, theatre recovery and the wards following referral from colleagues in other specialities.

Work alongside our trainees on a full shift rota. This is a full shift rota and the successful candidate will be required to be resident in the hospital during the working hours allocated to them on the rota

Be part of medical emergency team

Take responsibility for ensuring his/her ongoing medical education as agreed at Directorate level.

Share the responsibility for direct clinical supervision and teaching of the trainee staff, nurses and medical students.

Assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient critical care service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.

Carry out all duties at the highest possible standard taking responsibility for individual patients in their care.

Comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and employ the basic principles of infection control practice to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Maintain good clinical records and effective working relationships with medical, nursing and allied healthcare professionals on the critical care team.

Take an active role in the departmental clinical governance activity

Give priority to the duties of the post at all times

Be allocated an Educational Supervisor and we will enable regular appraisal and support the development of a learning plan and portfolio

Be expected to participate in an active audit programme.

The departments offer regular weekly educational meetings including audit meetings and M&M meetings

Hospital and departmental libraries including information technology facilities are available

There are no formal teaching, administrative and research responsibilities with this post.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.