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This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to further develop their CV in this Senior Critical Care Clinical Fellow (Post CCT) post and join a team of dynamic clinicians delivering care in state-of-the-art facilities.
Southmead Hospital, Bristol, a leading neurosciences centre in the UK, is delighted to offer an exciting Neurocritical Care Fellowship designed for those who are passionate about advancing their skills in the dynamic field of neurocritical care.
Why Choose Southmead Hospital?
As a Neurocritical Care Fellow at Southmead Hospital, you will be fully integrated into our highly skilled team, gaining hands-on experience in managing critically ill patients with neurological disorders. Our state-of-the-art Neuro Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is equipped with advanced monitoring and therapeutic modalities, providing a cutting-edge environment for learning and clinical excellence.
Who Should Apply?
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC. This fellowship is ideal for candidates who are within the final year of training or who are post-CCT. We would consider candidates Applicants should possess a strong foundation in critical care medicine, including FFICM qualification or equivalent and a keen interest in the care of patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical disorders.
Main duties of the job
Key Features of the Fellowship:
- High-Volume Centre: Work in one of the busiest units in the UK, renowned for its excellence in neurocritical care, neurology, neurosurgery, neurotrauma and interventional neuroradiology. Southmead Hospital has a 24 hour a day 7 day a week acute stroke thrombectomy service and is one of the busiest centres in Europe. It delivers some of the highest neurotrauma survival rates in the UK
- Unique Rotations: Benefit from immersive rotations including in Interventional Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery, allowing you to gain a deep understanding of the interdisciplinary nature of neurocritical care.
- Expert Mentorship: Train under the guidance of experienced consultants who are committed to fostering your clinical and academic development.
- Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research and quality improvement projects, with opportunities to present your work at national and international conferences. Recent NIHR-supported research includes novel work on beta-blockade in traumatic brain injury
- Generous Educational Budget: Up to £5000 annual educational budget is provided to support activities such as a PG Cert
- Simulation-Based Training: Participate in regular simulation training sessions to enhance your decision-making, procedural skills, and multidisciplinary team communication.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
Work Experience
Essential
- Experience of Critical Care in relevant sub-specialties to NBT.
- Experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices
- At least 4 years’ experience an acute specialty appropriate to ICU with recognised postgraduate experience in an approved training post or posts offering equivalent responsibility and training.
Desirable
- Evidence of extensive experience in sub-specialties reflected in the job description.
- Intermediate or Advanced training in ICM
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to fulfil all of the duties of the post including acute on-call commitments, evening and weekend working.
- Fluent in English (IELTS Level 7 or equivalent).
- Mobility and dexterity compatible with clinical requirements of the post.
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Competent in Intensive Care at Senior Fellow level.
- Significant demonstration of interest in research.
- Evidence of recent CPD and progress through training at a rate appropriate to seniority and responsibilities of the post.
Desirable
- Papers published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Good Clinical Practice certification within last 3 years.
- Experience in presenting research at local, national and international meetings.
- Experience of application for study grants
- Contribution to national and international guidelines.
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS (or equivalent)
- Full and unrestricted registration with GMC
- FFICM or FRCA or equivalent or appropriate diploma relevant to postgraduate training
Desirable
- Prizes
- Higher degree
- Accreditation in Intensive Care
- ALS/ATLS provider status (or equivalent)
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This advert is for Senior Critical Care Fellow - Post CCT with North Bristol NHS Trust in Bristol, South West, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £76,582 pa pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term). The application deadline is 29 Jun 2026.
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