Job summary
Applications are invited for the above positions at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough.
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust comprises two acute sites- the Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital and an elective centre, the Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot. The base site for this job will be Wexham Park Hospital.
Wexham Park Hospital is renowned for its excellent clinical care and friendly atmosphere. The Intensive Care department is funded to an acuity of 12 level 3 patients and has a team of 10 Consultant Intensivists supported by speciality doctors as well as intensive care and anaesthetic trainees. The Unit was rated Outstanding as part of the latest CQC inspection (2025).
This Clinical Fellow post in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) is aimed at anaesthetists or trainee intensivists with background interest in acute medicine, A&E and ICM. Such an appointment would also be of benefit to those who expect to practise hospital or pre-hospital medicine in an acute specialty in which there is currently no provision for higher ICM training, but for which higher training in ICM is of value. The post is for 12 months with scope for extension if needed.
Main duties of the job
Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust comprises two acute sites- the Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital and an elective centre, the Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot. The base site for this job will be Wexham Park Hospital.
Wexham Park Hospital is renowned for its excellent clinical care and friendly atmosphere. The Unit was rated Outstanding as part of the latest CQC inspection (2025).
This Clinical Fellow post in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) is aimed at anaesthetists or trainee intensivists with background interest in acute medicine, A&E and ICM. Such an appointment would also be of benefit to those who expect to practise hospital or pre-hospital medicine in an acute specialty in which there is currently no provision for higher ICM training, but for which higher training in ICM is of value. The post is for 12 months with scope for extension if needed.
The post offers the level and breadth of experience necessary for gaining approval for training. All training and experience will take place in a department recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) for core training in anaesthesia, by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) for ICM training and by the GMC. Training / experience is competency-based and follows the curriculum developed by the RCoA and FICM.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will last for 12 months and will be based at Wexham Park Hospital. The content of training and experience will be based on the competencies defined by the FICM.
Through participation in the Fellowship, it is expected that the post-holder will
Gain a higher level of proficiency in the knowledge and skills required of an intensivist
Teach critical care medicine to more junior medical and nursing colleagues in a systematic, effective and safe manner
Appreciate and conduct audit and research pertaining to critical care to improve the service offered to patients
Present findings of this work at an appropriate regional / national meeting
Contribute to ongoing service development within the unit
The exact timetable will be tailored to comply with the Fellows specific interests. The successful applicant will play a full role in the day to day running of intensive care, including the management of individual patients within and outside the unit and a contribution to the management of bed capacity within the unit. In addition, the appointee will also respond to resuscitation and trauma calls to the emergency department, adult and paediatric cardiac arrest calls and support the outreach service. The Fellow will take part in the speciality trainee level on-call rota, being on call for the intensive care unit usually as the senior trainee. There is a full shift resident commitment with internal leave cover.
We are also open to the option of the Fellow working the required out of hours component as weekend daytime shifts instead of nights. This will be agreed upon only following a discussion and mutual agreement of the job plan.
The Fellowship can be adapted to support the Fellow in developing specific interests. We will provide 18 days study leave in total per annum and allow time to attend department teaching and to pursue their areas of interest upon agreement with their supervisor.
FUSIC - Opportunities and supervision for learning ultrasound skills will be provided by approved trainers
Simulation - Trainees will be encouraged to attend simulation skills training
Acquisition of new clinical skills and attendance at regional / national meetings is encouraged. Clinical simulation sessions are provided as an integral part of the local teaching programme.
The programme has been running for a year and has received excellent feedback from the current group of trainees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post will last for 12 months and will be based at Wexham Park Hospital. The content of training and experience will be based on the competencies defined by the FICM.
Through participation in the Fellowship, it is expected that the post-holder will
Gain a higher level of proficiency in the knowledge and skills required of an intensivist
Teach critical care medicine to more junior medical and nursing colleagues in a systematic, effective and safe manner
Appreciate and conduct audit and research pertaining to critical care to improve the service offered to patients
Present findings of this work at an appropriate regional / national meeting
Contribute to ongoing service development within the unit
The exact timetable will be tailored to comply with the Fellows specific interests. The successful applicant will play a full role in the day to day running of intensive care, including the management of individual patients within and outside the unit and a contribution to the management of bed capacity within the unit. In addition, the appointee will also respond to resuscitation and trauma calls to the emergency department, adult and paediatric cardiac arrest calls and support the outreach service. The Fellow will take part in the speciality trainee level on-call rota, being on call for the intensive care unit usually as the senior trainee. There is a full shift resident commitment with internal leave cover.
We are also open to the option of the Fellow working the required out of hours component as weekend daytime shifts instead of nights. This will be agreed upon only following a discussion and mutual agreement of the job plan.
The Fellowship can be adapted to support the Fellow in developing specific interests. We will provide 18 days study leave in total per annum and allow time to attend department teaching and to pursue their areas of interest upon agreement with their supervisor.
FUSIC - Opportunities and supervision for learning ultrasound skills will be provided by approved trainers
Simulation - Trainees will be encouraged to attend simulation skills training
Acquisition of new clinical skills and attendance at regional / national meetings is encouraged. Clinical simulation sessions are provided as an integral part of the local teaching programme.
The programme has been running for a year and has received excellent feedback from the current group of trainees.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the role of research and audit in ICM and anaesthesia.
- Good communication skills.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification or train the trainer course.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of completion of the Core Training Programme in ICM or anaesthesia (or equivalent training) Obtained IAC Anaesthesia/ equivalent
- Obtained IAC Anaesthesia/ equivalent
Desirable
- Primary FRCA/MRCP/ MCEM / EDAIC or equivalent examination
- MCEM / EDAIC or equivalent examination
Experience
Essential
- Advanced Airway management skills.
- Minimum of 18 months airway experience.
- Previous experience of working in ICM
- Clear demonstration of ability and ambition to pursue a clinical career in a specialty related to ICM.
- Awareness of the role of research and audit in ICM and anaesthesia.
- Experience in the clinical supervision of more junior trainees in acute care specialty
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in NHS
- Invasive lines (Arterial and Central venous access). ALS/ APLS/ATLS provider.
- Experience of audit and /or research.
- Experience of teaching using high fidelity simulation.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of the role of research and audit in ICM and anaesthesia.
- Good communication skills.
Desirable
- Formal teaching qualification or train the trainer course.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of completion of the Core Training Programme in ICM or anaesthesia (or equivalent training) Obtained IAC Anaesthesia/ equivalent
- Obtained IAC Anaesthesia/ equivalent
Desirable
- Primary FRCA/MRCP/ MCEM / EDAIC or equivalent examination
- MCEM / EDAIC or equivalent examination
Experience
Essential
- Advanced Airway management skills.
- Minimum of 18 months airway experience.
- Previous experience of working in ICM
- Clear demonstration of ability and ambition to pursue a clinical career in a specialty related to ICM.
- Awareness of the role of research and audit in ICM and anaesthesia.
- Experience in the clinical supervision of more junior trainees in acute care specialty
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in NHS
- Invasive lines (Arterial and Central venous access). ALS/ APLS/ATLS provider.
- Experience of audit and /or research.
- Experience of teaching using high fidelity simulation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
