Senior Fellow in GICU 50/50 Research/FUSIC | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

This post is appointed on a fixed-term basis for the primary purpose of providing structured training and supervised clinical development. While the postholder will contribute to service delivery, the overarching purpose of the post is to provide defined educational opportunities, supervised clinical practice, and experience aligned to the relevant specialty training curriculum.

There are options for:

• Critical Care research with 50:50 Clinical and Research commitments
• FUSIC fellowship (Focussed Ultrasound for Intensive Care) with 50:50 Clinical and FUSIC commitments

To support the provision of a first-class clinical service and provide effective middle-grade leadership (ST3 level or above) to the staff working on the unit.

To support the clinical decision making of medical and nursing staff on the unit.

To lead, in conjunction with the Consultant workforce, the education programme for junior doctors.

To undertake all work in accordance with the Trust’s procedures and operating policies.

To conduct clinical practice by contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Trust’s and Division’s services plans.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

This post offers an opportunity to develop research skills with 50:50 clinical and research commitments. UHS has an expanding Research portfolio in Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine. These posts provide an opportunity for a Senior Fellow to pursue research projects at all levels including involvement in ongoing studies within the department or to pursue personal research interests. The successful candidate can make use of established datasets to explore their ideas.

There are also opportunities to become NIHR associate principal investigator for several clinical trials in both critical care and perioperative medicine.

The appointee will be expected to support the delivery of high-quality care to all the patients presenting to the department.

To support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff.

To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme.

To be fully compliant with UHS Trust’s mandatory training requirements.

To actively participate in the departmental education programme.

To work within the framework of team decisions.

To show initiative, enthusiasm, and flexibility.

To be a senior member of the critical care team, providing support on the registrar / airway rota (ST3 level or above).

To assess and admit critically ill adult patients to ICU, stabilise them, make a differential diagnosis and formulate an initial clinical plan. This will include initiating ventilation, vasopressors, renal support with advanced airway skills, and practical skills such as the insertion of arterial and central venous lines.

To perform daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings to the duty Critical Care Consultant. Organise and interpret further investigations.

To review critically unwell patients outside of the Critical care unit as directed by the duty Consultant and critical care outreach team.

To support the learning and development of the wider critical care clinical teams.

For an overview of the position, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification document. This includes a detailed breakdown of the key responsibilities, role expectations, and the qualifications we are looking for. It outlines the essential criteria for the role and is designed to support you in preparing your application by helping you evaluate how your skills, experience, and professional background align with the requirements of the role.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed fellow doctors and dentists. Applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave.

Grades for Trust appointed fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular. Basic salary plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay). Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills.

Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5:

• Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training
• Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)
• A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Proposed interview date: TBC

This vacancy closes on or before 6th July 2026

This advert closes on Friday 28 Aug 2026