Job summary This is a 12-month clinical trust grade post in Leeds Teaching Hospitals commencing August 2025 and designed to provide comprehensive experience in all aspects of critical care medicine. This post is suitable for applicants wishing to gain or develop their experience in Intensive Care Medicine. Typical applicants undertake this position with a view to gaining experience in ICM whilst considering their career preferences in either anaesthesia, emergency medicine, or the acute medical specialties. St Jamess University Hospital provides acute medical and surgical services to the population of Leeds, and tertiary services for a large surrounding population. The successful applicants will join an existing team of Acute Common Stem and Anaesthetic trainees on the rota. There is extensive support from the 16 Critical Care Consultants and this post provides an excellent environment to experience a complex, diverse and busy intensive care environment. There is also occasional potential to cover shifts at Leeds General Infirmary, which is a regional centre for Cardiac and Neurological Surgery, a Major Trauma centre and a centre for interventional cardiology. Main duties of the job 1. To work with other critical care colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive critical care service to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. 2. To develop and / or consolidate expertise and experience in intensive care medicine. 3. To support service plans for the specialty, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available. 4. To participate in and progress Clinical Governance. 5. To develop specialised areas of interest eg Simulation, Teaching and Research. About us Our critical care service for all general and specialist disciplines within Intensive Care Medicine All acute medical and surgical specialties Regional and supra-regional specialist units for: Neurosurgery and neurology Head and neck surgery Cardiac surgery and cardiology Vascular surgery Major Trauma Centre Thoracic surgery Upper GI surgery Hepatobiliary surgery Pancreatitis Oncology Haematology Nephrology Infectious diseases Supra-regional centre for hepatology and liver transplantation. Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions. Date posted 17 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £49,909 a year OOH Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9298-MED-734 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Job description Job responsibilities 3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST 3.1 General Training and Qualifications The appointee must have full registration with the General Medical Council and have as a minimum completed Foundation Year Training, or equivalent, post basic Medical qualification. Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further. 3.2 Experience The appointee must have sufficient experience that they are able to competently manage the acutely deteriorating patient who requires intensive care support. This includes management of the airway of an unconscious patient. 3.3 Research Although this is a clinical post, the appointee will have the opportunity to actively participate in research projects. All main Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Medicine journals are available in the Hospital Library. The involvement of trainees in research is encouraged and supervision is provided. PC access and other I.T. support is also available. 3.4 Personal Attributes The appointee will have excellent communication skills in both written and oral English, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. They will have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware of the responsibilities that a clinical fellow post brings. 3.5 Clinical Audit The appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead in the following (e.g.):- Mortality and morbidity meetings Clinical audit Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines Simulation in Critical Care In the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education. 4. TEACHING The Trust as a Teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the University of Leeds School of Medicine for the Undergraduate teaching and all Clinical fellow and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The post holder will be required to participate in the informal teaching of medical students, nurses and operating department practitioners/assistants. The post holder will have access to the Trusts extensive and spacious library in the Clinical Sciences Building that houses approximately 5,500 books and several hundred journals. Staff in this library will also arrange loans of books etc. from the Medical School Library and the National Lending Library based at Boston Spa. 5. JOB PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS Aim This post is designed to provide clinical service to, and experience in, Intensive Care Medicine, primarily in St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds. Opportunities may be available to cover shifts at Leeds General Infirmary, where appropriate. Objective The post should attract those wanting to specialise in anaesthesia or ICM and it will provide extensive experience in ICM for a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. It will also give significant opportunities for clinical audit and research. Summary of post Critical care in SJUH is provided in two areas: a 23-bedded ICU and a 16-bedded ICU. Duties include the management of all aspects of patient care in the critical care environment, as part of a team comprising trainees in anaesthesia and ICM, core trainees from other acute specialties, advanced nurse practitioners and consultants. A wide case-mix of patients is admitted to critical care in SJUH: All acute medical and surgical specialties Regional specialist units for Thoracic surgery Upper GI surgery Hepatobiliary surgery Pancreatitis Oncology Haematology Nephrology Infectious diseases Supra-regional centre for hepatology and liver transplantation. Job description Job responsibilities 3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST 3.1 General Training and Qualifications The appointee must have full registration with the General Medical Council and have as a minimum completed Foundation Year Training, or equivalent, post basic Medical qualification. Applicants must provide information regarding their status from the GMC and/or relevant Royal College at the time of application, in order for their application to be progressed further. 3.2 Experience The appointee must have sufficient experience that they are able to competently manage the acutely deteriorating patient who requires intensive care support. This includes management of the airway of an unconscious patient. 3.3 Research Although this is a clinical post, the appointee will have the opportunity to actively participate in research projects. All main Anaesthetic and Intensive Care Medicine journals are available in the Hospital Library. The involvement of trainees in research is encouraged and supervision is provided. PC access and other I.T. support is also available. 3.4 Personal Attributes The appointee will have excellent communication skills in both written and oral English, and be able to work effectively as part of a team. They will have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware of the responsibilities that a clinical fellow post brings. 3.5 Clinical Audit The appointee will be expected to contribute and, where appropriate, take the lead in the following (e.g.):- Mortality and morbidity meetings Clinical audit Development and application of agreed clinical guidelines Simulation in Critical Care In the discharge of these responsibilities the candidate will be expected to maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical education. 4. TEACHING The Trust as a Teaching hospital recognises the importance of links with the University of Leeds School of Medicine for the Undergraduate teaching and all Clinical fellow and medical staff are required to provide an appropriate contribution to the undergraduate teaching programme. The post holder will be required to participate in the informal teaching of medical students, nurses and operating department practitioners/assistants. The post holder will have access to the Trusts extensive and spacious library in the Clinical Sciences Building that houses approximately 5,500 books and several hundred journals. Staff in this library will also arrange loans of books etc. from the Medical School Library and the National Lending Library based at Boston Spa. 5. JOB PLAN AND WORKING ARRANGEMENTS Aim This post is designed to provide clinical service to, and experience in, Intensive Care Medicine, primarily in St Jamess University Hospital, Leeds. Opportunities may be available to cover shifts at Leeds General Infirmary, where appropriate. Objective The post should attract those wanting to specialise in anaesthesia or ICM and it will provide extensive experience in ICM for a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. It will also give significant opportunities for clinical audit and research. Summary of post Critical care in SJUH is provided in two areas: a 23-bedded ICU and a 16-bedded ICU. Duties include the management of all aspects of patient care in the critical care environment, as part of a team comprising trainees in anaesthesia and ICM, core trainees from other acute specialties, advanced nurse practitioners and consultants. A wide case-mix of patients is admitted to critical care in SJUH: All acute medical and surgical specialties Regional specialist units for Thoracic surgery Upper GI surgery Hepatobiliary surgery Pancreatitis Oncology Haematology Nephrology Infectious diseases Supra-regional centre for hepatology and liver transplantation. Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Well-organised and skilled in time management. Effective interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills in written and oral English Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Experience Essential Evidence of career interest in ICM or allied specialty. Sufficient experience in diagnosis and provision of basic initial management of the acutely deteriorating patient. ALS, ATLS or equivalent. Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Understanding of research processes, and an ability to interpret research evidence and relate this to best clinical practice. A desire to teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors in small and large groups. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Knowledge of the audit process. Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Understanding of research processes, and an ability to interpret research evidence and relate this to best clinical practice. A desire to teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors in small and large groups. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Knowledge of the audit process. Qualifications Essential Basic Medical Qualification (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent). Full GMC Registration. Post Foundation Training or equivalent. Desirable Primary FRCA or equivalent. Person Specification Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills Essential Well-organised and skilled in time management. Effective interpersonal skills, including excellent communication skills in written and oral English Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Experience Essential Evidence of career interest in ICM or allied specialty. Sufficient experience in diagnosis and provision of basic initial management of the acutely deteriorating patient. ALS, ATLS or equivalent. Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Understanding of research processes, and an ability to interpret research evidence and relate this to best clinical practice. A desire to teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors in small and large groups. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Knowledge of the audit process. Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills Essential Understanding of research processes, and an ability to interpret research evidence and relate this to best clinical practice. A desire to teach undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors in small and large groups. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Knowledge of the audit process. Qualifications Essential Basic Medical Qualification (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent). Full GMC Registration. Post Foundation Training or equivalent. Desirable Primary FRCA or equivalent. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)