Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Ultrasound fellow

The closing date is 01 May 2026

Job summary

This post offers candidates 6 or 12 months the opportunity to gain experience in Intensive Care medicine within a busy district general hospital. In parallel to this there is also dedicated time for gaining experience, mentorship and accreditation within point of care ultrasound.

This job would be ideally suited to individuals who are committed to or investigating a career in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) or wider acute care specialities. It would also be appropriate for FICM trainees seeking their special skills Stage 2 training with appropriate prior approval. Some experience in ICM is strongly desirable.

Main duties of the job

The clinical training programme is outcomes based and follows the curriculum developed by the Faculty of Intensive care medicine (FICM). This is described in detail on the FICM's documents on outcome-based training and assessment (http://www.ficm.ac.uk).

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.

Date posted

13 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 a year Dependent on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS2214UCG

Job locations

Critical Care Unit Royal Berkshire NHS Trust

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 candidates experience
Work towards gaining FUSIC heart accreditation
Work towards gaining FUSIC lung accreditation
Develop advanced echocardiography/ultrasound skills according to prior experience, including BSE accreditation if appropriate
Participate in ultrasound based research programmes
Participate in POCUS club

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 candidates experience
Work towards gaining FUSIC heart accreditation
Work towards gaining FUSIC lung accreditation
Develop advanced echocardiography/ultrasound skills according to prior experience, including BSE accreditation if appropriate
Participate in ultrasound based research programmes
Participate in POCUS club

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registration MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

MCEM / MRCP / FRCA or equivalent. Educational diploma or equivalent

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Post registration experience of working in other specialties relevant to emergency medicine, intensive care medicine, acute medicine or anaesthesia

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GMC registration MB ChB, MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

MCEM / MRCP / FRCA or equivalent. Educational diploma or equivalent

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

Post registration experience of working in other specialties relevant to 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

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)