Specialist Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine in Slough

Specialist Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Clinical Fellow ST3

Main area Aneasthetics Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Clinical Fellow ST3 Contract 12 months (Fixed Term) Hours Full time - 48 hours per week Job ref 151-WPHSCF-50

Site Wexham Park Hospital Town Slough Salary £67,325 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited for the above position at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, Wexham Park Hospital, Slough.

Applicantsmust have full registration with the General Medical Council.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust comprises two acute sites- the Wexham Park Hospital, Frimley Park Hospital and an elective centre, the Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot. The base site for this job will be Wexham Park Hospital.

Wexham Park Hospital is renowned for its excellent clinical care and friendly atmosphere. The Intensive Care department is funded to an acuity of 12 level 3 patients and has a team of 11 Consultant Intensivists supported by speciality doctors as well as intensive care and anaesthetic trainees. The Intensive Care Unit is accredited to deliver all stages of training as per the College of Intensive Care Medicine curriculum. The Unit was rated Outstanding as part of the latest CQC inspection (2025).

This Clinical Fellow post in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) is aimed at anaesthetists or trainee intensivists with background interest in acute medicine, A&E and ICM.

The post is for 12 months with scope for extension upon discussion once in post.

All training and experience will take place in a department recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) for training in anaesthesia, by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) for ICM training and by the GMC. Training / experience is competency-based and follows the curriculum developed by the RCoA and CICM.

Main duties of the job

The post will last for 12 months and will be based at Wexham Park Hospital. The content of training and experience will be based on the competencies defined by the CICM.

The successful applicant will play a full role in the day to day running of intensive care, including the management of individual patients within and outside the unit.

In addition, they will also respond to resuscitation and trauma calls to the emergency department, adult and paediatric cardiac arrest calls.

Out of hours support for the Outreach service which is 24/7 and staffed with nursing colleagues is an essential requirement which allows the Fellow to demonstrate leadership and teamworking skills which need to be of a high standard.

The Fellow will take part in the speciality trainee level on-call rota, being on call for the intensive care unit usually as the senior trainee. There is a full shift resident commitment with internal leave cover.

We are also open to the option of the Fellow working the required out of hours component as weekend daytime shifts instead of nights. This will be agreed upon only following a discussion and mutual agreement of the job plan.

Working for our organisation

Why Join Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust?

At Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Disability Confident Employer and recipient of the Gold Award in the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme, we actively champion equality, diversity and inclusion, creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds to build rewarding careers within the NHS.

We also recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. By supporting flexible working arrangements wherever possible, we enable our colleagues to balance their professional and personal commitments while continuing to deliver outstanding care to our patients. Whether flexibility means adjusted hours, part-time working, hybrid arrangements or alternative working patterns, we work in partnership with our staff to meet both individual and service needs.

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Whether you're at the start of your career or looking for your next challenge, Frimley Health offers the opportunity to be part of a inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that is committed to excellence, innovation and compassionate care. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and make a real difference to the lives of the communities we serve.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full role requirements.

Through participation in the Fellowship, it is expected that the post-holder will:

• Gain a higher level of proficiency in the knowledge and skills required of an intensivist
• Support education for more junior medical and nursing colleagues in a systematic, effective and safe manner
• Appreciate and support audit and research pertaining to critical care to improve the service offered to patients
• Present findings of this work at an appropriate regional / national meeting
• Contribute to ongoing service development within the unit

The exact job plan will be tailored to incorporate the Fellow’s specific interests as far as practical.

The Fellowship can be adapted to support the Fellow in developing specific interests. We will provide 18 days study leave in total per annum and allow time to attend department teaching and to pursue their areas of interest upon agreement with their supervisor.

• FUSIC - Opportunities and supervision for learning ultrasound skills will be provided by approved trainers
• Simulation - Trainees will be encouraged to attend simulation skills training

Acquisition of new clinical skills and attendance at regional / national meetings is encouraged. Clinical simulation sessions are provided as an integral part of the local teaching programme.

The programme has been running for a year and has received excellent feedback from the current post holders.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration
• Evidence of completion of the Core Training Programme in ICM or anaesthesia (or equivalent training) Obtained IAC Anaesthesia/ equivalent.
• Primary FRCA/MRCP/ MCEM / EDAIC or equivalent examination.

Experience

• Advanced Airway management skills.
• Minimum of 18 months airway experience.
• Previous experience of working in ICM
• Clear demonstration of ability and ambition to pursue a clinical career in a specialty related to ICM.
• Awareness of the role of research and audit in ICM and anaesthesia
• Experience in the clinical supervision of more junior trainees in acute care specialty
• Previous experience of working in NHS
• Invasive lines (Arterial and Central venous access). ALS/ APLS/ATLS provider.
• Experience of audit and /or research.
• Experience of teaching using high fidelity simulation.
• Formal teaching qualification or train the trainer course

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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