Job summary
Are you a Senior Fellow in General Intensive Care, wanting more freedom and choice in what direction you take in your career? Here at UHS we have a truly unique opportunity, where you will be able to choose how you split your role, depending on your preferences and career ambitions.
You can choose to work in one of two roles in the GICU middle grade doctor team:
1. 50:50 Research and Clinical role. Your working hours will be split 50:50 between clinical activities as a middle grade (airway) rota doctor for the General Intensive Care Unit and time dedicated to a research project with full support from our experienced research group.
2. 50:50 clinical and FUSIC fellowship role. Your working hours will be split 50:50 between clinical activities as a middle grade (airway) rota doctor for the General Intensive Care Unit and time dedicated to FUSIC training in either/all of FUSIC HD, Heart, Lung, and DVT supported by our experienced Consultant FUSIC mentors and supervisors.
Main duties of the job
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the 'Job Description and Main Responsibilities' section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
Option 1: Clinical and Research (50:50)
- This post offers an opportunity to develop research skills with 50:50 clinical and research commitments. UHS has an expanding Research portfolio in Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine. There are options to do research in the fields of early mobilisation and rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, acute lung injury, surfactant therapy, mitochondrial capacity in critical illness, gut microbiome in critical illness, delirium, and nutrition.
- These posts provide an opportunity for a Senior Fellow to pursue research projects at all levels including involvement in ongoing studies within the department or to pursue personal research interests. The successful candidate can make use of established datasets to explore their ideas.
- There are also opportunities to become NIHR associate principal investigator for several clinical trials in both critical care and perioperative medicine.
Option 2: Clinical and FUSIC Fellowship (50:50)
- These posts offer an opportunity to develop expertise in FUSIC with 50:50 clinical and FUSIC fellowship commitments. Our department is enthusiastic about point-of-care ultrasound as an imaging modality for clinical care.
- We have several accredited clinicians who will provide training and education in FUSIC Heart and Lung HD modules to complete Intensive Care Society (ICS) certification within six months.
- We also have experience using point-of-care ultrasound for research, having completed a recent study of nebulised surfactant in covid pneumonitis.
- In addition to 1:1 teaching, a weekly transthoracic echocardiography meeting is provided through our cardiology department, and we also run bi-monthly governance sessions internally.
More on the team
UHS is a highly progressive Trust and the tertiary referral and teaching centre for a large area of the south of England and the Channel Islands. It has a 32 bed General Intensive Care Unit and admits around 1800 patient per year. The Unit has a recently opened and state of the art patient area, along with an older estate that is awaiting similar refurbishment in the 12 months.
The partnership with the University of Southampton has a global reputation as a centre of excellence in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine research. The GICU department has an active research group at many levels, and great enthusiasm for involving all trainees and Fellows in the research programme.
We care for the well-being of all our doctors, particularly through this recent period of pandemic. Attention is paid to work life balance and educational supervision and support. We are a large department but there is a culture of collaboration and co-operation. We are passionate about patient care and clinical research and believe that these are best achieved by well supported staff.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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)
Basic Salary - MT04 £51,017 Basic Salary MT05 £58,398
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)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Job Reference: MT0952 - This vacancy closes on or before: 25th May 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOULL DO
Option 1: Clinical and Research (50:50)
- This post offers an opportunity to develop research skills with 50:50 clinical and research commitments. UHS has an expanding Research portfolio in Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine. There are options to do research in the fields of early mobilisation and rehabilitation, oxygen therapy, acute lung injury, surfactant therapy, mitochondrial capacity in critical illness, gut microbiome in critical illness, delirium, and nutrition.
- These posts provide an opportunity for a Senior Fellow to pursue research projects at all levels including involvement in ongoing studies within the department or to pursue personal research interests. The successful candidate can make use of established datasets to explore their ideas.
- There are also opportunities to become NIHR associate principal investigator for several clinical trials in both critical care and perioperative medicine.
Option 2: Clinical and FUSIC Fellowship (50:50)
- These posts offer an opportunity to develop expertise in FUSIC with 50:50 clinical and FUSIC fellowship commitments. Our department is enthusiastic about point-of-care ultrasound as an imaging modality for clinical care.
- We have several accredited clinicians who will provide training and education in FUSIC Heart and Lung HD modules to complete Intensive Care Society (ICS) certification within six months.
- We also have experience using point-of-care ultrasound for research, having completed a recent study of nebulised surfactant in covid pneumonitis.
- In addition to 1:1 teaching, a weekly transthoracic echocardiography meeting is provided through our cardiology department, and we also run bi-monthly governance sessions internally.
More on the team
UHS is a highly progressive Trust and the tertiary referral and teaching centre for a large area of the south of England and the Channel Islands. It has a 32 bed General Intensive Care Unit and admits around 1800 patient per year. The Unit has a recently opened and state of the art patient area, along with an older estate that is awaiting similar refurbishment in the 12 months.
The partnership with the University of Southampton has a global reputation as a centre of excellence in anaesthesia and perioperative medicine research. The GICU department has an active research group at many levels, and great enthusiasm for involving all trainees and Fellows in the research programme.
We care for the well-being of all our doctors, particularly through this recent period of pandemic. Attention is paid to work life balance and educational supervision and support. We are a large department but there is a culture of collaboration and co-operation. We are passionate about patient care and clinical research and believe that these are best achieved by well supported staff.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).
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. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.
Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) 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 detailed below 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)
Basic Salary - MT04 £51,017 Basic Salary MT05 £58,398
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)
Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview
Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role. Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible. Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday, 06 June 2023
Job Reference: MT0952 - This vacancy closes on or before: 25th May 2023
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
- Core Training in a relevant speciality (e.g., ICM or Anaesthesia)
Desirable
- MRCP, FRCS, MCEM or similar
- Current ATLS or ALS
- Qualification in Medical Education
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience of work in the NHS or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Research activity or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm (Essential for research: clinical 50 50 option)
- Experience of FUSIC or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to learn (Essential for FUSIC: clinical 50 50 option)
- Experience of Quality Improvement or Audit
- Experience in teaching / training other professionals, including SIM
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Reliable, punctual, hardworking, enthusiastic
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Basic IT skills
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
- Core Training in a relevant speciality (e.g., ICM or Anaesthesia)
Desirable
- MRCP, FRCS, MCEM or similar
- Current ATLS or ALS
- Qualification in Medical Education
Previous or relevant experience
Essential
- At least 2 years' experience of work in the NHS or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience in Research activity or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm (Essential for research: clinical 50 50 option)
- Experience of FUSIC or able to demonstrate commitment and enthusiasm to learn (Essential for FUSIC: clinical 50 50 option)
- Experience of Quality Improvement or Audit
- Experience in teaching / training other professionals, including SIM
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Reliable, punctual, hardworking, enthusiastic
- Demonstrates clarity and breadth in use of verbal and written communications in relation to our patient group
- Basic IT skills
Living the Trust values
Essential
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
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).
