Job summary
We have 1 posts, for 6 months of ICM and ACCESS, commencing in August 2025.
You will spend 6 months working as a Senior Clinical Fellow at Newham University Hospital, where you will be a core member of the critical care team, responsible for providing skilled care to critically unwell patients across the hospital, and you will spend 6 months working with London's Adult Critical Care Emergency Support Service, ACCESS, which provides for the transfer and retrieval of critical care patients across London.
The critical care unit has a team of 9 consultants, 14 residents, CCOT, and a large MDT delivering high quality clinical care to critically ill patients. The unit has 14 beds (12 funded) providing a mix of L2 and L3 care. A programme of investment over the last few years has brought about huge change, with expansion of beds, staff and equipment providing state of the art facilities and equipment.
Main duties of the job
The Adult Critical Care Emergency Support Service (ACCESS) Fellowship integrates 0.75 clinical operational delivery, and 0.25 personal and professional developments, ensuring a balanced and enriching experience for candidates seeking to advance their career in the field of transfer medicine.
ACCESS is the London regional adult critical care transfer service committed to
ensuring the secure, reliable, compassionate, and proficient transfer of critically ill
patients throughout the capital.
You MUST have GMC registration and meet the minimum requirements of Primary FRCA or equivalent and completion of Stage 1 training in ICM or anaesthetics
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
Provide high-quality clinical care to critically ill patients at Newham University Hospital.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
Ensure the highest standards of communication with patients, their families and the MDT, including maintaining an accurate written record.
Participate in teaching and training activities for medical students, junior medical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes.
Participate in the on-call rota for the Intensive Care Unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide high-quality clinical care to critically ill patients at Newham University Hospital.
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
Ensure the highest standards of communication with patients, their families and the MDT, including maintaining an accurate written record.
Participate in teaching and training activities for medical students, junior medical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes.
Participate in the on-call rota for the Intensive Care Unit
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- ALS
- GMC Registration
- Primary FRCA or equivalent Completed Stage 1 training ICM/anaesthetics
- Completed a transfer course and clinical experience of transfers
Desirable
- Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine Diploma in Immediate Medical Care
- 12 months anesthetics or emergency medicine or acute medicine experience
- EDIC/EDAIC/FRCA/FICM APLS/EPLS ATLS PHEC/MIMMS
Research and Development
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice training
- Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ultrasound skills for vascular access and shock assessment
- Competence in airway management, including management of the difficult airway
- Competence in critical care procedures: line insertion, chest drain insertion, advanced ventilation, patient transportation
Desirable
- FICE/Level 1/FUSIC ultrasound sign-off
- Transfer training
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
- ALS
- GMC Registration
- Primary FRCA or equivalent Completed Stage 1 training ICM/anaesthetics
- Completed a transfer course and clinical experience of transfers
Desirable
- Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer Medicine Diploma in Immediate Medical Care
- 12 months anesthetics or emergency medicine or acute medicine experience
- EDIC/EDAIC/FRCA/FICM APLS/EPLS ATLS PHEC/MIMMS
Research and Development
Essential
- Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers
Desirable
- Good Clinical Practice training
- Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Ultrasound skills for vascular access and shock assessment
- Competence in airway management, including management of the difficult airway
- Competence in critical care procedures: line insertion, chest drain insertion, advanced ventilation, patient transportation
Desirable
- FICE/Level 1/FUSIC ultrasound sign-off
- Transfer training
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).
