Job summary

Clinical Fellow in Critical Care Medicine - Adult Critical Care Unit, Royal London Hospital

Applications are invited for Clinical Fellow posts in Critical Care Medicine at The Royal London Hospital (RLH), part of Barts Health NHS Trust, for trainees at ST4+ level or equivalent.

RLH is home to one of the busiest and most dynamic critical care units in London: a 44-bed general ICU/HDU on the 4th floor, alongside a further 12-bed post-operative surgical HDU on the 3rd floor. The unit manages a broad case-mix, including tertiary referrals in Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Renal and Stroke Medicine, high-risk surgical patients, and major trauma, supported by London's HEMS base and a busy Emergency Department.

Main duties of the job

There are 2 types of posts. The first are 12 month long Specialist ICM posts with interests in either Trauma or Critical Care Follow up. The holders of these posts will receive dedicated clinical time to pursue projects related to these sub-specialty interests. The second are 18 month long CESR posts for trainees with significant experience in Anaesthesia (minimum 2 years) and Critical Care medicine. These posts offer the possibility to achieve documentary evidence in 11 of the 14 HiLos required for CESR accreditation in Intensive Care Medicine with the GMC. The 18 months would include 12 months General, Neuro and Trauma Adult Critical Care on the Adult Critical Care Unit at RLH, 3 months of Paediatric Critical Care at the PICU in RLH, and 3 months of Cardiac Critical Care ate Barts Hospital.

About us

Successful candidates will gain excellent clinical exposure across level 2 and 3 care, with structured opportunities for education, audit and research. Within this programme, fellows are warmly encouraged to enquire about dedicated sub-specialty fellow posts currently available, including Critical Care Follow-Up, End-of-Life Care, and Trauma Governance - each offering protected time to develop expertise and a project portfolio in these areas.

This is an outstanding opportunity for trainees seeking varied, high-acuity critical care experience within a supportive and academically active department.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£54,121 to £69,976 a year Per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED8339474RLH-A

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Royal London Hospital (RLH) forms part of Barts and The London NHS Trust. The ACCU (Adult Critical Care Unit ) is a 44 bedded critical care unit in the brand new hospital into which the Royal London moved in December 2011. The ACCU accepts referrals for medical and surgical patients requiring level 2 and 3 care. The hospital receives tertiary referrals for a number of Medical Specialties including Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Renal and Stroke Medicine. In addition, there is a 12 bedded Surgical HDU for hi risk post-op elective admissions from surgical specialties such as hepatobiliary surgery, upper and lower GI tract surgery, major vascular, maxillofacial, Neuro and ENT surgery.

The RLH is the base hospital for the Londons Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and the NE London Stroke Referral Unit. The Accident & Emergency Department caters for over 100,000 patients every year.

Further information from Dr Andrew Clarke or Dr Nikul Patel

ICU Consultants, on 0207 377 7007 or via The Royal London Hospital switchboard on 0207 3777000

If you are interested in this post, please make an online application at: http://www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/workforus/vacancies.asp or www.jobs.nhs.uk

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Job description Job responsibilities The Royal London Hospital (RLH) forms part of Barts and The London NHS Trust. The ACCU (Adult Critical Care Unit ) is a 44 bedded critical care unit in the brand new hospital into which the Royal London moved in December 2011. The ACCU accepts referrals for medical and surgical patients requiring level 2 and 3 care. The hospital receives tertiary referrals for a number of Medical Specialties including Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Renal and Stroke Medicine. In addition, there is a 12 bedded Surgical HDU for hi risk post-op elective admissions from surgical specialties such as hepatobiliary surgery, upper and lower GI tract surgery, major vascular, maxillofacial, Neuro and ENT surgery. The RLH is the base hospital for the Londons Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and the NE London Stroke Referral Unit. The Accident & Emergency Department caters for over 100,000 patients every year. Further information from Dr Andrew Clarke or Dr Nikul Patel ICU Consultants, on 0207 377 7007 or via The Royal London Hospital switchboard on 0207 3777000 If you are interested in this post, please make an online application at: http://www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/workforus/vacancies.asp or www.jobs.nhs.uk The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, FRCA, EDIC, FFICM or equivalent

Higher Qualifications

Essential

• Medical registration (GMC or equivalent depending on country)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification or equivalent

Desirable

• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate Qualification (eg: MSc, MD, PhD)
• Formal qualification in education

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months critical care experience
• Experience of working within a national health service or equivalent

Desirable

• A minimum of 24 months critical care experience
• Previous experience working on a Neurocritical care or neurosurgical unit
• Accreditation in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Training Expected

Essential

• Post foundation training (Postgraduate years 1 and 2) or equivalent
• Additional postgraduate training to Core level (Acute Care Common Stem ACCS, Internal Medicine Training IMT, Core Anaesthetics training CAT, or equivalent)

Desirable

• Advanced airway skills including transfer of the critically ill and intubation skills
• Completion of stage 1 ICM training or equivalent Post CCT or equivalent
• Previous experience of managing or delivering governance-related activity

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Some evidence of postgraduate academic or educational work
• Participation in audit/ quality improvement project work

Desirable

• Any published peer reviewed abstract or paper
• Presentations at International conference(s)
• Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an interprofessional setting

Personal Skills

Essential

• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
• Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
• Ability to interact well with all members of a multiprofessional team & at all grades of seniority
• Reliable work record

Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent Desirable MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, FRCA, EDIC, FFICM or equivalent Higher Qualifications Essential Medical registration (GMC or equivalent depending on country) Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification or equivalent Desirable Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (or equivalent) Postgraduate Qualification (eg: MSc, MD, PhD) Formal qualification in education Knowledge & Experience Essential A minimum of 12 months critical care experience Experience of working within a national health service or equivalent Desirable A minimum of 24 months critical care experience Previous experience working on a Neurocritical care or neurosurgical unit Accreditation in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training Expected Essential Post foundation training (Postgraduate years 1 and 2) or equivalent Additional postgraduate training to Core level (Acute Care Common Stem ACCS, Internal Medicine Training IMT, Core Anaesthetics training CAT, or equivalent) Desirable Advanced airway skills including transfer of the critically ill and intubation skills Completion of stage 1 ICM training or equivalent Post CCT or equivalent Previous experience of managing or delivering governance-related activity Academic Achievements Essential Some evidence of postgraduate academic or educational work Participation in audit/ quality improvement project work Desirable Any published peer reviewed abstract or paper Presentations at International conference(s) Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an interprofessional setting Personal Skills Essential Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint Personal qualities Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to work flexibly and under pressure Ability to interact well with all members of a multiprofessional team & at all grades of seniority Reliable work record

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd.

London

E1 1FR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)