Job summary
We are looking for a resident at ST5+ level (or equivalent) to join our adult critical Care inter-hospital transfer team known as the Adult Critical Care Emergency Support Service (ACCESS). We are committed to ensuring the secure, reliable, compassionate, and proficient transfer of critically ill patients throughout the capital. Our operations are carried out in collaboration with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS), the London integrated commissioning boards and associated critical care networks to provide a transfer service for critically ill patients throughout London 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The role starts in August 2025.
GMC Registration and NHS clinical experience is essential for this role.
Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment
Main duties of the job
Join the dedicated, multi-disciplinary transfer team as the transfer doctor to complete clinical, capacity and repatriation moves for critically unwell patients.
Take clinical leadership of the team and undertake safe inter-hospital transfers with distant supervision (after an appropriate period of supervision and sign-off)
Ensure thorough and accurate record keeping during transfers
Perform effective clinical handovers
Proactively engage in education, governance and QI activities
Have an active role in service development and training
There will be dedicated training included in the role to build your competence and expertise in transfer medicine. Prior experience in intensive care medicine of at least 1 year, airway competencies and experience in intra-hospital transfers is essential.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
One post is available and will be based at St Bartholomews Hospital and is part of Barts NHS Trust.
The contract is 12 months, fixed-term and is 40:60 teaching and clinical. 40 % of the time will be dedicated to Education Delivery. 60% of the time will be undertaken with The Adult Critical Care Transfer Team. Pay scale would be in accordance with non-training grade terms and conditions.
This would typically suit anyone wishing to undertake further training in transfer medicine and education prior to or as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist Registrar training programme. For the latter prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC) and Deanery
It is essential that applicants have a minimum of 12 months ICM experience as a registrar (ST4+) to work on the Critical Care Transfer Team.
NHS Clinical experience is essential
Job description
Job responsibilities
One post is available and will be based at St Bartholomews Hospital and is part of Barts NHS Trust.
The contract is 12 months, fixed-term and is 40:60 teaching and clinical. 40 % of the time will be dedicated to Education Delivery. 60% of the time will be undertaken with The Adult Critical Care Transfer Team. Pay scale would be in accordance with non-training grade terms and conditions.
This would typically suit anyone wishing to undertake further training in transfer medicine and education prior to or as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist Registrar training programme. For the latter prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC) and Deanery
It is essential that applicants have a minimum of 12 months ICM experience as a registrar (ST4+) to work on the Critical Care Transfer Team.
NHS Clinical experience is essential
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Minimum 6 months anaesthesia with basic competency sign-off
- Minimum 1 year in Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience in the NHS
- ALS
Desirable
- FRCA
- MRCEM
- MRCP
- FRCS
- Experience in Paediatric Critical Care
- ATLS/APLS/EPLS
- FICE/CUSIC
- Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
- Experience in neuro critical care
- Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine
Research and Development
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.
Desirable
- Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest.
- Good Clinical Practice training
Teaching skills
Essential
- Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills
- Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees
- Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
- Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute care
Desirable
- Instructor on Life Support course(s)- ALS/ATLS/APLS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical background of Emergency Medicine /anaesthetics/ICU/AM at ST5+
- Advanced airway skills
- Ability to manage the difficult airway
- Initial assessment of competence in anaesthesia
- Competence in basic critical care procedures: line insertion, chest drain insertion, basic ventilation, patient transportation
- Basic ultrasound skills for vascular access.
Desirable
- Competence in advanced interventions: percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, complex ventilation, advanced haemodynamic monitoring
Governance
Essential
- Understanding the principals of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of audit or quality improvement
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to handle conflict and work within a team
- Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments
- Ability to problem solve and escalate appropriately
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments
Desirable
- Experience in team leading
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- GMC Registration
- Minimum 6 months anaesthesia with basic competency sign-off
- Minimum 1 year in Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience in the NHS
- ALS
Desirable
- FRCA
- MRCEM
- MRCP
- FRCS
- Experience in Paediatric Critical Care
- ATLS/APLS/EPLS
- FICE/CUSIC
- Experience in cardiothoracic critical care
- Experience in neuro critical care
- Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine
Research and Development
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.
Desirable
- Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest.
- Good Clinical Practice training
Teaching skills
Essential
- Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills
- Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority
- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education
- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees
- Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately
- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation
- Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute care
Desirable
- Instructor on Life Support course(s)- ALS/ATLS/APLS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Clinical background of Emergency Medicine /anaesthetics/ICU/AM at ST5+
- Advanced airway skills
- Ability to manage the difficult airway
- Initial assessment of competence in anaesthesia
- Competence in basic critical care procedures: line insertion, chest drain insertion, basic ventilation, patient transportation
- Basic ultrasound skills for vascular access.
Desirable
- Competence in advanced interventions: percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, complex ventilation, advanced haemodynamic monitoring
Governance
Essential
- Understanding the principals of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of audit or quality improvement
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to handle conflict and work within a team
- Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments
- Ability to problem solve and escalate appropriately
- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments
Desirable
- Experience in team leading
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).
