Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
About
On 1 January 2025 Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust became one of the largest trusts in the UK following the acquisition of North Middlesex University Hospital.
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers’ money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Key details
Location
Site: Royal Free Hospital
Address: Pond Street
Town: London
Postcode: NW3 2QG
Major / Minor Region: London
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Full-shift ICU Rota B)
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week
Salary
Salary: £61,825 Dependent on Experience
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (NHS Medical & Dental: Local Appointment nodal point 4 (MT04))
Specialty
Main area: Intensive Care Medicine
Job overview
The Royal Free Hospital Intensive Care Department is looking for a motivated senior clinical research fellow to focus on the delivery of our research programme. Dedicated time will be provided for research alongside clinical shifts.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate an interest in research and previous experience in intensive care medicine is essential.
The post is best suited for the following candidates:
1. ICM, Medical or Anaesthetic trainees planning to take time out of higher specialist training
2. Post CCT Trainees looking to develop their experience in research
Trainees considering an out of programme experience need agreement with the relevant Specialty Training Committee and Deanery.
The post is for 12 months, commencing August 2025 and is based at the Royal Free Hospital site in Hampstead, London. It would comprise 50% research activities and 50% clinical work on the intensive care unit.
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* Resuscitation of the sick patient
* Communication with the multi-disciplinary team
* Criteria for admission and discharge from critical care
* An EBM approach to, and an application of care bundles, to the management of critically ill patients.
* Recognition and management of the critically ill patient
* Recognition and management of acute medical emergencies
* Supporting the sick patient to prevent further deterioration and hence the need for admission to Intensive Care
* Circulatory support, advanced respiratory support and renal replacement therapies
* Practical procedures including arterial and venous cannulation, the use of ultrasound
* The interpretation of complex monitoring used in intensive care
* The management of patients following complex major surgery
* Identification of patients who will benefit from Intensive Care
* Management of complex ethical issues and the delivery of difficult news to relatives
Working for our organisation
Research and development is a major component of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust strategy and reflects the Trust’s desire to maintain its position as one of the top ten trusts for R&D income in the UK. The research efforts of the Trust and Medical School are closely integrated and there are extensive facilities for both clinical and basic science research. Consultant staff are encouraged to participate in research according to their skills and speciality. Proposals for funded research will be welcomed, and this can be incorporated in the job plan by agreement.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role offers the opportunity to combine an exciting Intensive Care clinical role with gaining further experience in research. The role offers great experience for those wishing to gain more experience of Tertiary Intensive Care as well as enhancing their experience of Research related to Perioperative medicine and Intensive Care.
Applicant requirements
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.
Person specification
Educational and Professional Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Possession of MBBS or equivalent Medical Qualification
* Working towards a postgraduate qualification eg Primary FRCA or MRCP
* Advanced Life Support course completed
* GMC Registration to work
* Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Experience
Essential criteria
* Successful completion of core training in medicine, surgery, emergency medicine or anaesthesia or equivalent experience
* Minimum experience of 3 months Intensive Care experience to work at ST3 level
* Commitment to Clinical Research
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
* Excellent clinical skills
* Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels
* Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
* Strong oral and written communication skills in English
* Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary, escalate
* Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
* Committed to personal development and learning
* Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
* Ability to organize and prioritise personal workload
* Flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today’s rapidly changing NHS
* Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
Other requirements
Essential criteria
* Committed to personal development and learning on the job
* Committed to high standard of ethics; personal integrity
* Motivated to strive for excellence and work to the best of their ability
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Brian Hogan
Job title: ICU Consultant
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 020 7794 0500
If you have problems applying, contact
If you have any queries, please contact NLPSS Recruitment Helpdesk tel. 020 3758 2060
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