Senior Fellow in GICU

Job overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Title: Senior Fellow Start Date: 5th August 2026 Contract Type: Fixed term End Date: 3rd August 2027 Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum

Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

Senior Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine  Starting August 2026 Integral to the responsibilities of the post are the following requirements: -  To support the provision of a first-class clinical service and provide effective middle-grade leadership (ST3 level or above) to the staff working on the unit.   To support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff on the unit.  To lead, in conjunction with the Consultant workforce, the education programme for junior doctors.   To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies.  To conduct clinical practice by contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The appointee will be expected to support the delivery a high-quality care to all the patients presenting to the department.   To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.  To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.  To be fully compliant with UHS Trust’s mandatory training requirements.  To actively participate in the departmental education programme.  To work within the framework of team decisions.  To show initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility.  To be a senior member of the critical care team, providing support on the registrar / airway rota (ST3 level or above).   To assess and admit critically ill adult patients to ICU, stabilise them, make a differential diagnosis and formulate an initial clinical plan. This will include initiating ventilation, vasopressors, renal support with advanced airway skills, and practical skills such as the insertion of arterial and central venous lines.  To perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings to the duty Critical Care Consultant. Organise and interpret further investigations.  To review critically unwell patients outside of the Critical care unit as directed by the duty Consultant and critical care outreach team.  To support the learning and development of the wider critical care clinical teams.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists.  Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)       Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;  •    Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training     •    Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)  •    A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: 17th April 2026 This vacancy closes on or before 2nd April 2026