# LED in Anaesthetics & Critical Care ST3 POCUS Fellowship > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/led-in-anaesthetics-and-critical-care-st3-pocus-fellowship/21a57dc0-e964-49d9-87ad-c5cae3d6549c - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/led-in-anaesthetics-and-critical-care-st3-pocus-fellowship/21a57dc0-e964-49d9-87ad-c5cae3d6549c.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** York - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £67,325 Per Anum - **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term) - **Employment type:** Full time - 40 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-08T14:33:58.215Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/North_Yorkshire/York/York_Scarborough_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Medical_Dental/Medical_Dental-v8046590 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8046590?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Locally Employed Doctor - ST3 POCUS Fellowship - Fixed Term 12 months We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to be the inaugural Fellow in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust. The primary outcome of this 1 year post will be to: - -       Achieve accreditation in Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care (FUSIC) Heart. -       Achieve accreditation in other FUSIC/FAMUS modules. This modular syllabus will allow a motivated doctor to become competent in Thoracic, Abdominal, Vascular Access and peripheral venous ultrasound at the bedside. Protected time will be given for POCUS skills and service development. Study leave funding will be authorised for FUSIC courses if not already complete. A highly motivated candidate will be supported to further develop their POCUS practice e.g. BSE Level 1 Echocardiography, this could include time in Cardiovascular and Radiology departments. ### Main duties of the job - -       Assist in the development of POCUS practice at York and Scarborough, this would include the opportunity to assist in the organisation and delivery of a POCUS Course and a monthly POCUS Review and Education meeting. -       Develop a Quality Improvement project in POCUS. -       Seek opportunities for poster presentation or publication in POCUS. -       Gain further experience in Critical Care skills in a progressive and dynamic department. This post will be ideal for those who have completed their initial specialty examinations i.e. Primary FRCA, MCEM, FFICM or MRCP and have some previous experience with ultrasound, however all candidates will be considered. Must have ICM experience to at least stage 1. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information please see the job description attached Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us. Disability Confident and Mindful Employer The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible. ## Job Details Locally Employed Doctor - ST3 POCUS Fellowship - Fixed Term 12 months We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to be the inaugural Fellow in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) for York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust. The primary outcome of this 1 year post will be to: - Achieve accreditation in Focused Ultrasound in Intensive Care (FUSIC) Heart. - Achieve accreditation in other FUSIC/FAMUS modules. This modular syllabus will allow a motivated doctor to become competent in Thoracic, Abdominal, Vascular Access and peripheral venous ultrasound at the bedside. Protected time will be given for POCUS skills and service development. Study leave funding will be authorised for FUSIC courses if not already complete. A highly motivated candidate will be supported to further develop their POCUS practice e.g. BSE Level 1 Echocardiography, this could include time in Cardiovascular and Radiology departments. ## Job Description - Assist in the development of POCUS practice at York and Scarborough, this would include the opportunity to assist in the organisation and delivery of a POCUS Course and a monthly POCUS Review and Education meeting. - Develop a Quality Improvement project in POCUS. - Seek opportunities for poster presentation or publication in POCUS. - Gain further experience in Critical Care skills in a progressive and dynamic department. This post will be ideal for those who have completed their initial specialty examinations i.e. Primary FRCA, MCEM, FFICM or MRCP and have some previous experience with ultrasound, however all candidates will be considered. Must have ICM experience to at least stage 1. ## Responsibilities For more information please see the job description attached Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that York Teaching Hospital has provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome their application to work for us. Disability Confident and Mindful Employer The Trust is committed to meeting the needs of employees and applicants with a disability or mental health condition. Our support for these schemes includes encouraging applications from people who are disabled or have a mental health condition, offering adjustments to make our application process accessible. ## Person Specification ### Communication **Essential** - - Able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English. - - Able to communicate effectively in a medical context. - - Able to discuss treatment options with patients and carers in a way they can understand. - - Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues. - - Experience of working in teams. ### Personal attributes **Essential** - - Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately. - - Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense. - - Respects and promotes the individual’s rights, interests, preferences, beliefs and culture. - - Potential to benefit from the training available. ### Knowledge and Skills **Essential** - - Competence in basic clinical procedures. - - Able to prioritise clinical need, time and workload. - - Aware of own limitations. - - Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection. - - Understand the importance of working effectively in teams. - - Ability to assess, recognise and initiate management of the acutely ill patient and play an effective part in advanced life support. ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - - Able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and skill. - - Knowledge of good medical practice and GMC requirements - - Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and the requirements of Clinical Governance and audit. - - Experience in teaching & supervising medical students and resident doctors - - Able to teach clinical skills. - - Able to critically review and apply research to clinical situations. - - Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings - - Written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients & colleagues. - - Able to communicate effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, patients, relatives, GPs and other agencies. - - Able & willing to take on leadership roles. - - Strategic thinker with enquiring, critical approach to work. - - Capable of building trust and confidence. ### Qulaification and Training **Essential** - - Has achieved examination or equivalent medical qualification. - - Eligible for full GMC registration with license to practice at time of starting the post. - - Is up to date and fit to practice safely. - - Satisfactory completion of F1/F2 post or equivalent. - - At least 2 years of anaesthetic experience (in addition to foundation training). - - European ALS certification. **Desirable** - - Full MRCP - - 12 Months continuous experience within the NHS. ## Documents - [reasonable adjustments (pdf, 609.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10353941) - [guidance for applicants (pdf, 798.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=927) - [relocation offer information (pdf, 134.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2746) - [job description & person spec (pdf, 696.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10353939) - [trust strategy 2025-2030 towards excellence (pdf, 4.4mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=925) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.