Trust Grade (eqv in ST4+) in Neurocritical Care Research


Location
Salary
£54,121 - £69,976 Per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Senior
Deadline
18 Oct 2026
Contract Type
12 months (Fixed term - gap in service)
Posted Date
02 Oct 2026
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Job requirements

Essential

16 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Qualifications

    MB BS or equivalent

  • Personal Skills

    Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working

  • Personal Skills

    Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

  • Training Expected

    Post foundation training (Postgraduate years 1 and 2) or equivalent

  • Training Expected

    Additional postgraduate training to Core level (Acute Care Common

  • Training Expected

    Stem ACCS, Internal Medicine Training IMT, Core Anaesthetics training CAT, or equivalent)

  • Personal qualities

    Excellent communication skills

  • Personal qualities

    Ability to work flexibly and under pressure

  • Personal qualities

    Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority

  • Personal qualities

    Reliable work record

  • Academic Achievements

    Some evidence of postgraduate academic or educational work

  • Academic Achievements

    Participation in audit/ quality improvement project work

  • Higher Qualifications

    Medical registration (GMC or equivalent depending on country)

  • Higher Qualifications

    Advanced Life Support Certification (ALS) or equivalent

  • Knowledge Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

    A minimum of 12 months experience practicing Intensive Care Medicine in an NHS setting or equivalent public sector experience

  • Knowledge Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

    Previous experience working on a Neuro-critical care or neurosurgical unit

Desirable

14 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Qualifications

    MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, FRCA, EDIC, FFICM or equivalent

  • Training Expected

    Advanced airway skills including transfer of the critically ill and intubation skills

  • Training Expected

    Completion of stage 1 ICM training or equivalent

  • Training Expected

    Previous experience of managing or delivering governance-related activity

  • Academic Achievements

    Any published peer reviewed abstract or paper

  • Academic Achievements

    Presentations at International conference(s)

  • Academic Achievements

    Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting

  • Academic Achievements

    Skills in experimental design Previous research experience Previous scientific publications Presentations at National or International conferences GCP training

  • Higher Qualifications

    Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS) or equivalent

  • Higher Qualifications

    Postgraduate Qualification (eg: MSc, MD, PhD)

  • Higher Qualifications

    Formal qualification in education

  • Knowledge Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

    A minimum of 24 months experience practicing Intensive Care Medicine in an NHS setting or equivalent public health care setting

  • Knowledge Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

    Experience in using advanced neuro-monitoring systems

  • Knowledge Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

    Accreditation in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Job overview

Applications are invited for a Neurocritical Care Research Fellow post at The Royal London Hospital (RLH), part of Barts Health NHS Trust, commencing August 2027 for 12 months in the first instance.

Main duties of the job

This is a superb opportunity for an ST4+ trainee (or equivalent) with an interest in neurocritical care to join one of London's busiest critical care units and contribute directly to an active programme of neurocritical care research. The post-holder will have dedicated time to support ongoing studies on the unit, working alongside clinical and academic colleagues, while maintaining clinical duties across our 44-bed general ICU/HDU on the 4th floor.

RLH is a tertiary referral centre for Neurology, Stroke Medicine and major trauma, and is the base hospital for London's HEMS service, giving fellows exposure to a rich and varied neurocritical care caseload. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' anaesthetic or critical care experience and a genuine interest in developing a research portfolio in this field.

This post suits a trainee looking to combine high-quality clinical training with meaningful research experience ahead of a career in critical care or neurointensive care medicine.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Trust Grade (eqv in ST4+) in Neurocritical Care Research with Barts Health NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £54,121 - £69,976 Per annum. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term - gap in service). The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.

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