# Senior Clinical Fellow - Adult Critical Care > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-adult-critical-care/002ba9e0-fdf5-4b9d-bb69-c3464ccfcfed - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-clinical-fellow-adult-critical-care/002ba9e0-fdf5-4b9d-bb69-c3464ccfcfed.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust - **Location:** Leeds General Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - **Grade:** Senior - **Salary:** £76,582 a year - **Contract type:** Fixed-Term - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T10:40:45.581Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9298-26-0882 - **Application URL:** https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/JobDetail?jobid=1845&source=JobtrainNHSJobs - **Employer website:** https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Join one of the largest and most forward-thinking Critical Care services in the UK as an ICU Senior Clinical Fellow within the Critical Care Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based across Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St Jamess University Hospital (SJUH). With more than 80 critical care beds, a diverse case mix, and access to nationally recognised specialist services including liver transplantation, major trauma, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and paediatric intensive care, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop advanced intensive care skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. This fellowship is designed around your individual career goals, with bespoke training opportunities, dedicated educational supervision, research and leadership experience, and support towards CESR or advanced specialist competencies. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic doctors who are passionate about high-quality patient care, enjoy working collaboratively, and are eager to develop as senior clinical leaders, educators and researchers in a dynamic and expanding critical care environment. ### Main duties of the job We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor who can work at a senior level within the intensive care unit, contributing to high-quality patient care as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will bring sound clinical judgement, the ability to support junior medical colleagues and Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, and a commitment to developing your own practice through teaching, training, audit, research and leadership opportunities. The successful applicant will be keen to gain broad critical care experience across a diverse and complex case mix, with opportunities to develop specialist interests such as neuro-intensive care, cardiac intensive care, anaesthesia, critical care ultrasound, echocardiography, renal replacement therapy, research, management and education. You should be collaborative, patient-centred, accountable and eager to make the most of a flexible, bespoke training programme within a dynamic and supportive department. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. ### About us The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do. ### Details - Date posted: 03 September 2026 - Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff - Salary: £76,582 a year - Contract: Fixed term - Duration: 12 months - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 001843 - Job locations: Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For questions about this job, contact: Name: Dr Andy Ratcliffe Position: Lead Clinician in Adult Critical Care Email: andrew.ratcliffe2@nhs.net Shortlisting Date: 15th September 2026 Interview Date: 24th September 2026 Senior Clinical Fellow in the department of Adult Critical Care We are inviting applications to fill our Senior Clinical Fellow vacancy at The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Department of Adult Critical Care. This post is fixed term for 12 months. Candidates must be fully registered with the General Medical Council and hold a license to practice by the intended start date. Job Summary Join one of the largest and most forward-thinking Critical Care services in the UK as an ICU Senior Clinical Fellow within the Critical Care Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based across Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St James’s University Hospital (SJUH). With more than 80 critical care beds, a diverse case mix, and access to nationally recognised specialist services including liver transplantation, major trauma, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery and paediatric intensive care, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop advanced intensive care skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary team. This fellowship is designed around your individual career goals, with bespoke training opportunities, dedicated educational supervision, research and leadership experience, and support towards CESR or advanced specialist competencies. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic doctors who are passionate about high-quality patient care, enjoy working collaboratively, and are eager to develop as senior clinical leaders, educators and researchers in a dynamic and expanding critical care environment. Why you should join our Team The Critical Care Service at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the largest and most diverse critical care services in the UK, delivering care across Leeds General Infirmary and St James’s University Hospital. Our multidisciplinary team includes consultant intensivists, specialty trainees, Clinical Fellows, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, outreach nurses and an experienced nursing workforce, all working together to provide outstanding care to critically ill patients across a wide range of specialist services. The department has a strong culture of collaboration, learning and innovation, supported by regular teaching, research opportunities and a commitment to professional development. What makes our team special is the breadth of clinical exposure, flexibility and personalised development opportunities available to our fellows. Whether your goal is advanced intensive care training, CESR, research, leadership or specialist skills such as ultrasound and echocardiography accreditation, we will work with you to create a bespoke training experience. You will join a supportive and inclusive environment where education is prioritised, contributions are valued, and staff are encouraged to develop as future leaders in critical care. If you are looking for a challenging, rewarding and career-enhancing fellowship within a forward-thinking department, we would be delighted to hear from you. What you will bring to the role We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor who can work at a senior level within the intensive care unit, contributing to high-quality patient care as part of a skilled multidisciplinary team. You will bring sound clinical judgement, the ability to support junior medical colleagues and Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, and a commitment to developing your own practice through teaching, training, audit, research and leadership opportunities. The successful applicant will be keen to gain broad critical care experience across a diverse and complex case mix, with opportunities to develop specialist interests such as neuro-intensive care, cardiac intensive care, anaesthesia, critical care ultrasound, echocardiography, renal replacement therapy, research, management and education. You should be collaborative, patient-centred, accountable and eager to make the most of a flexible, bespoke training programme within a dynamic and supportive department. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy. About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust Our Trust values The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients. We are…. Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind Our Trust priorities Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time Our priorities: People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications. ## Person Specification ### Probity **Essential** - Demonstrates probity (displays honesty, integrity, aware of ethical dilemmas, respects confidentiality) - Capacity to take responsibility for own actions ### Eligibility **Essential** - Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at intended start date - Eligibility to work in the UK. - Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent (as required to complete Foundation competences) by intended start date ### Qualifications **Essential** - MBBS or equivalent medical qualification ### Academic Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues - Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety, and clinical quality improvement initiatives - Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-informed practice - Evidence of involvement in an audit project, a quality improvement project, formal research project or other activity which: - focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement **Desirable** - Evidence of relevant academic and research achievements, e.g. degrees, prizes, awards, distinctions, publications, presentations, other achievements - demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum - Evidence of interest in, and experience of teaching - Evidence of feedback for teaching - Instructor status (or a recommendation for instructor status) in an advanced life support course (ALS, ATLS, EPLS, APLS) or equivalent course ### Clinical Skills **Essential** - Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems - Ability to prioritise clinical need - Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk - Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient - Ability to review, resuscitate and initiate management of critically unwell patients **Desirable** - Evidence of log book / practical procedures including but not limited to insertion of arterial lines, central venous lines, independent advanced airway management ### Language Skills **Essential** - All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following: - Applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English. - Achieved the minimum score of 7 across all 4 of the following categories in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (An overall minimum score of 7.5) - Achieved the minimum Grade ‘B’ across all 4 of the following categories in the Occupational English Test (OET) in medicine in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application – Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. (You must provide your candidate number) - If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills, but do not have evidence in one of the above forms, they must provide alternative supporting evidence of language skills ### Personal Skills **Essential** - Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation - Able to build rapport, listen, persuade & negotiate - Capacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach - Capacity to take in others’ perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people - Demonstrates respect for all - Able to work in multi-professional teams & supervise junior medical staff - Ability to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members for the benefit of patients through, for example, audit and quality improvement Projects - Capacity to work effectively with others - Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively - Capacity to prioritise own workload & organise ward rounds - Evidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self discipline/ commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines) - Capacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues - Capacity to operate under pressure - Demonstrates initiative & resilience to cope with changing circumstances - Is able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty - Understands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS Constitution (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion) ### Career Progression **Essential** - Ability to provide complete details of employment history - Evidence that career progression is constistent with personal circumstances - Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of their period of training - At least 4 years’ experience in anaesthesia or critical care specialities by the time of intended start date ### Clinical Experience **Essential** - 48 months’ experience after full GMC registration or equivalent, and evidence of achievement of foundation competences, in line with GMC standards / Good Medical Practice; including: - make the care or your patient your first concern - provide a good standard of practice and care - take prompt action if you think that patient safety, dignity or comfort is being compromised - protect and promote the health of patients and of the public - treat patients as individuals and respect their dignity - work in partnership with patients - work with colleagues in the ways that best serve patients’ interests - be honest and open and act with integrity - never discriminate unfairly against patients or colleagues - never abuse your patients’ trust in you or the public’s trust in the profession. - Evidence of achievement of CT/ST1competencies in medicine or Surgery (as defined by the curricula relating to Core Medical training or Core Surgical Training) **Desirable** - Post graduate examinations in or equivalent to: FRCA, FFICM, EDIC ### Fitness to Practise **Essential** - Is up to date and fit to practise safely and is aware of own training needs. ### Commitment to Specialty – Learning and Personal Development **Essential** - Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) - Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty - Commitment to personal and professional development - Evidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) - Evidence of self-reflective practice **Desirable** - Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty ## Documents - [Senior Clinical Fellow Job Description (DOC, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=3243&JobId=1845) - [Senior Clinical Fellow Person Specification (DOCX, KB)](https://vacancies.leedsteachinghospitals.jobs/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=3366&JobId=1845) ## 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.