Job summary
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Junior Clinical Fellows in intensive care medicine, with commencement dates of 7th May 2025. The tenure of all posts is 6 months with the possibility of extension up to 18 months by mutual agreement and depending upon service need. The posts do not attract a National Training Number.
The posts are based within the existing teams with access to departmental teaching and other developmental opportunities. Despite not being recognised as 'training posts' they allow doctors to improve the breadth and depth of their experience in Intensive Care Medicine. We are very supportive of those considering the CESR route and have had several fellows be successful in this process.
Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise is required, and if the appointee does not hold right of residence in the UK sponsorship will be required.
Main duties of the job
The general adult critical care services are currently provided on two sites, the Northern General Hospital (NGH) and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital (RHH). General adult critical care provided level 2 and 3 care to a wide range of patients supporting both the medical and surgical services. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is one of three major trauma centres in the Yorkshire and Humberside region.
About us
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. We provide a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Sheffield, as well as specialist care for patients from further afield, including cancer, spinal cord injuries, renal and cardiothoracic services. In addition to community health services, the Trust comprises five of Yorkshire's best known teaching hospitals.
The Royal Hallamshire Hospital
The Northern General Hospital
Charles Clifford Dental Hospital
Weston Park Cancer Hospital
Jessop Wing Maternity Hospital
The Trust has a history of high quality care, clinical excellence and innovation in medical research. We strive to promote a culture of continuous quality improvement and encourage our staff to innovate and adopt 'best practice' in order to deliver the highest standard of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The critical care units are staffed by trainees from Anaesthesia undergoing ICM training at StR level as required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, ACCS doctors, IM2 and F2 doctors, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners and in the case of the NGH, an additional group of trainees training for a CCT in ICM.
Whilst in post there will be plenty of opportunity to become involved in teaching, audit and research. The trust run local courses for both the primary and final FRCA and strongly encourage clinical fellows to take part in those as needed.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to daytime activity and to take part in the out of hours on-call rota which is currently a 1 in 8.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The critical care units are staffed by trainees from Anaesthesia undergoing ICM training at StR level as required by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, ACCS doctors, IM2 and F2 doctors, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners and in the case of the NGH, an additional group of trainees training for a CCT in ICM.
Whilst in post there will be plenty of opportunity to become involved in teaching, audit and research. The trust run local courses for both the primary and final FRCA and strongly encourage clinical fellows to take part in those as needed.
The post holder will be expected to contribute to daytime activity and to take part in the out of hours on-call rota which is currently a 1 in 8.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ALS certificate
Desirable
- FRCA, MRCEM, MRCP, FRCS
- Experience in Critical Care
- APLS, EPLS, ATLS, FICE, CUSIC
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems and prioritise clinical need
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent.
- UK Experience in the NHS for 4 months or more (not Clinical attachment)
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate as a key member of cardiac arrest team.
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Involvement in Clinical governance and audit. Attendance at a recognised management course
- Competencies in central venous cannulation, invasive monitoring and mechanical ventilation techniques
Teaching and training
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Management and Administration
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- ALS certificate
Desirable
- FRCA, MRCEM, MRCP, FRCS
- Experience in Critical Care
- APLS, EPLS, ATLS, FICE, CUSIC
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values
- Good oral and written communication skills
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems and prioritise clinical need
- Have evidence of achievement of foundation competences from a UKFPO-affiliated foundation programme or equivalent.
- UK Experience in the NHS for 4 months or more (not Clinical attachment)
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching medical students and junior doctors.
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months.
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Ability to participate as a key member of cardiac arrest team.
- Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk.
- Recognition of, and ability to undertake the initial management of, an acutely ill patient.
Desirable
- Involvement in Clinical governance and audit. Attendance at a recognised management course
- Competencies in central venous cannulation, invasive monitoring and mechanical ventilation techniques
Teaching and training
Desirable
- To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
Management and Administration
Desirable
- Awareness of current issues in NHS
Clinical governance and audit
Essential
- Committed to and understands the principles of clinical governance
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document Good Medical Practice
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Desirable
- Active involvement in a clinical governance programme
Personal attributes
Essential
- Good time management skills
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).
