Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Senior Fellow in Neurosciences Intensive Care
Start Date: February 2027
Contract Type: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Purpose for Fixed Term: Training Contract
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
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for a Senior Airway Fellow post in the Wessex Neurological Intensive Care Unit, Southampton to start February 2027. This post is for 1 year. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively with colleagues, helping to deliver excellent services and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.
About us
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 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
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Details
Date posted: 09 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty registrar
Salary: £67,325 to £76,582 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 188-MA40926
Job locations: Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, Southampton, SO16 6YD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Wessex Neuro ICU is a 13-bed dedicated Unit. The Unit admits 800-1000 patients yearly comprising 300 severe neurologicaltrauma (brain/spinal injuries, complex polytrauma), 300 acute stroke (subarachnoid/intracerebral haemorrhages, ischaemic), 300 neurosurgical cases (100 emergency/200 elective) and neurological (demyelinating polyneuropathies, autoimmune encephalitis etc),medical and surgical cases.
Resident Airway Fellows participate in a 1:9 rota. The post is well supported by Consultant input.
Successful applicants will have competence in airway management and experience working in anaesthesia and/or critical care. Full attainment of the anaesthetic Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) is mandatory. Applicants with training backgrounds in anaesthesia, critical care and ACCS are welcome. Most successful applicants join at ST3 or above.
Support for study leave will be given. Ongoing research trials within Wessex present opportunities for presentation at national and international meetings. Our sub-speciality team recently won IC... Team of the Year.
Our Unit is recognised nationally by the UK ICM speciality training committee. Previous fellows progressed to anaesthesia, intensive care, neurosurgery and academia, ultimately gaining CCT/CESR accreditation. Our feedback is excellent.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centred care while working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation.
(1) Leadership & Management: Daily management of neurocritically unwell patients on ICU. Attendance at ward rounds including stepping up into a senior leadership role, including leading daily ward rounds and being part of the senior decision-making process.
(2) Practical Skills & Airway Competence: Resident Airway Fellows will be expected to have competence in practical skills such as preliminary airway management and transfer of the critical care patient; central venous line insertions; arterial cannulations and be able to do - and teach - these procedures independently. Evidence of competence will be required. Prior attainment of the anaesthetic skills demonstrated in the full Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) certificate or its equivalent - is
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Senior Fellow in Neurosciences Intensive Care Southampton employer: Meeveem Limited
Meeveem Limited is an excellent employer for general practitioners, offering a supportive and flexible work environment that prioritises professional growth and work-life balance. With full indemnity cover, NHS Pension, and generous leave, our team members enjoy a culture of collaboration and continuous development across our two sites, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
