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Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

ICM Management Fellow

The closing date is 01 May 2026

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Job summary

This 6 to 12-month post offers candidates the opportunity to gain experience in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) within a busy District General Hospital. Accreditation as the University Department of Critical Care Medicine was awarded in 2022 and in parallel with exceptional clinical experience, this post will also offer the exciting opportunity for dedicated time for involvement within managerial, governance and patient safety aspects of and intensive care.

Main duties of the job

To facilitate this additional management and improvement opportunities the prospective candidate would work 80% of their time on the ICM rota and have 20% of their time protected for management, improvement and patient safety activities.

Objectives of the fellowship would include:

  • Participate in provision of ICM within the department at a resident doctor level at a level appropriate to the candidate's experience
  • Be involved with organising and facilitating monthly clinical governance meetings
  • Be involved within departmental strategy and development
  • Attend urgent care board meetings
  • Attend patient safety meetings and undertake structured judgement reviews

Undertake an improvement project within the department aiming to elevate our standards of care

About us

Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS2205UCG-A

Job locations

Critical Care Unit Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a recognised regional centre for training in ultrasound and echocardiography. We have close links with the cardiology department and Dr Elkington, consultant cardiologist, who is one of our local BSE supervisors. We also have close links with Dr Andrew Walden in acute medicine, who was involved in establishing point of care ultrasound within the hospital and also its national training process. Within the Department of Critical Care Medicine multiple consultants hold point of care ultrasounds skills ranging between full BSE accreditation, FUSIC heart, FUSIC lung and CACTUS (childrens point of care ultrasound). There are many opportunities for mentorship, education and participation in developing these skill sets. Both FAMUS, FUSIC and CACTUS courses are regularly run and are attended by delegates from around the country with excellent feedback.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are a recognised regional centre for training in ultrasound and echocardiography. We have close links with the cardiology department and Dr Elkington, consultant cardiologist, who is one of our local BSE supervisors. We also have close links with Dr Andrew Walden in acute medicine, who was involved in establishing point of care ultrasound within the hospital and also its national training process. Within the Department of Critical Care Medicine multiple consultants hold point of care ultrasounds skills ranging between full BSE accreditation, FUSIC heart, FUSIC lung and CACTUS (childrens point of care ultrasound). There are many opportunities for mentorship, education and participation in developing these skill sets. Both FAMUS, FUSIC and CACTUS courses are regularly run and are attended by delegates from around the country with excellent feedback.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • MCEM / MRCP / FRCA / FFICM or equivalent. Management or business diploma or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Provider status in one of the following: ALS, ATLS, or APLS

Desirable

  • Post registration experience of working in emergency medicine, intensive care medicine, acute medicine or anaesthesia
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC registration MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • MCEM / MRCP / FRCA / FFICM or equivalent. Management or business diploma or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Provider status in one of the following: ALS, ATLS, or APLS

Desirable

  • Post registration experience of working in emergency medicine, intensive care medicine, acute medicine or anaesthesia

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Critical Care Unit Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Critical Care Unit Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

College/Specialty Tutor Consultant in ICM

Dr Joshua Moorhouse

Joshua.Moorhouse@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

01183225111

Details

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£65,048 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS2205UCG-A

Job locations

Critical Care Unit Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN


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