Job summary
Clinical Fellow in Critical Care FY2/CT1+ equivalent
Day to day care of patients on the Critical Care units. Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system (48 hours per week).
Applications are invited for appointment to Clinical Fellow posts FY2+/CT1+ for a Fixed Term period from February 2025 for 6 months.
The posts are mostly based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH) in Brighton with short periods at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath (approximately one week in 16).
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for those with an interest in critical care to build up some clinical experience in this area, to consolidate prior intensive care experience (including those wishing to apply for ICM via training or CESR route), and to build up CVs.
It is an excellent opportunity for training and career progression. Prior critical care experience is not a prerequisite.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post consists of 48 hours per week when working full time (45 clinical and additional 3 hours of educational development time). Additional time can be allocated from clinical hours to support clinical fellow projects in education and SIM, research, leadership, and any other projects depending on personal interests. We also welcome applications from those looking for less than full time posts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post consists of 48 hours per week when working full time (45 clinical and additional 3 hours of educational development time). Additional time can be allocated from clinical hours to support clinical fellow projects in education and SIM, research, leadership, and any other projects depending on personal interests. We also welcome applications from those looking for less than full time posts.
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional post-graduate qualification in critical care including ECHO/USS qualifications
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support or equivalent
- FRCA Primary /MRCP/MRCS/MCEM A B C or appropriate specialist qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Must have completed Foundation Training in the UK or equivalency including CREST
- Previous acute medicine/ED/ICU/anaesthetics experience but only at SHO level (this post is not suitable for those with more than 1 year of previous critical care experience)
Desirable
- Desire to work in the Critical Care for future career
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Demonstrates an ability to organise and prioritise
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Person Specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional post-graduate qualification in critical care including ECHO/USS qualifications
- Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Paediatric Life Support or equivalent
- FRCA Primary /MRCP/MRCS/MCEM A B C or appropriate specialist qualification
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Must have completed Foundation Training in the UK or equivalency including CREST
- Previous acute medicine/ED/ICU/anaesthetics experience but only at SHO level (this post is not suitable for those with more than 1 year of previous critical care experience)
Desirable
- Desire to work in the Critical Care for future career
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
- Demonstrates an ability to organise and prioritise
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
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).
