Senior Clinical Fellow PICU

Job overview

These posts offer a unique opportunity to work in an internationally These posts offer a unique opportunity to work in an internationally recognised children’s hospital and designated major trauma and HCID centre. The successful candidate will gain broad experience in paediatric intensive care including cardiac and respiratory ECMO.

This is an excellent opportunity for trainees who have completed their training and are looking to extend their portfolio and develop a special interest within the fields of paediatric critical care in preparation for future consultant posts. Candidates will be offered “chief” weeks as part of their post to gain valuable leadership experience with consultant support.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidates will provide clinical cover on a hybrid rota with the ANPs, paediatric speciality doctors on rotation, PICM grid trainees and ICM trainees. Clinical duties will include shift work pattern on a bespoke rota covering day and night shifts. Fellows will be allocated “chief” weeks and with support from the consultant on service, will be responsible for leading ward rounds, planning management, and working collaboratively with the wider multi-disciplinary team and other specialities. Fellows will be expected to manage patient flow, lead MDT discussions, and take lead on management of long-term patients.

Fellows will support the unit’s educational programme to participate and teach the PICU doctors/ ANPs/ and nursing staff.

Fellows will be given allocated academic days in addition to usual rota-ed academic / SPA days to complete the projects agreed with their special interest supervisor. Fellows will present their completed project at the weekly PICU senior team meeting and either at a national or international meeting.

Successful candidates will be supported by an educational supervisor. Study leave together with financial support for courses may be provided subject to advanced approval (10 days per annum).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

These 12-month posts are suitable for candidates who have completed PICM RCPCH grid training or trainees who have completed equivalent training, and are looking to develop a special interest in one of 4 areas:

• -       Artificial intelligence and data science -       Airway and bronchoscopy

ECMO

POCUS

Candidates are expected to specify their preferred interest at time of application to ensure appropriate supervising consultants will be present at the time of interview.

Closing date for applications is Friday 17th April 2026