Clinical Fellow in Emergency Medicine + Critical Care
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust (UHBWFT) seeks applicants for 12-month Clinical Fellow posts, in Critical Care, at SHO / ST1-2 level to commence August 2025 to meet the increasing demand for critical care services within the trust.
UHBWFT includes the Emergency Departments (ED) of Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI), Bristol Children's Hospital and Weston General Hospital (WGH). Both BRI and WGH provide intensive care services. This post will be based in the adult BRI ED service and the adult BRI intensive care service. The post provides an ideal opportunity for the successful candidate to work in a busy inner city university hospital which forms part of a large tertiary referral centre for several specialities including cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery.
This post comprises six months of Intensive Care Medicine and six months of Emergency Medicine. The total duration of the appointment is 12 months.
All BRI Clinical Fellows have an Educational Supervisor, within the relevant department, and access to the 14 Fish portfolio platform provided by the Trust. Successful applicants will have access to full support and advice for career progression.
Salary will be calculated by HR and will be fully compliant with the current national regulations.
Main duties of the job
The post would be suitable for trainees who have completed Foundation or core speciality training and will offer the successful applicant an opportunity to develop their skills in Intensive Care Medicine. You will join a highly motivated team of medical, nursing and allied health professionals and work in a busy, thriving, well supported unit. The full shift rota comprises shifts across the General Intensive Care Unit (GICU), the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) and Critical Care Outreach. You will gain experience in a number of different organ support modes including respiratory, cardiovascular and renal support. The successful candidate could expect to gain skills in airway management, invasive monitoring and ultrasound.
UHBWFT is one of the busiest EDs in the Southwest having over 70,000 adult attendances per year. Attendances are of high acuity and reflect the broad spectrum of patients attending an inner-city ED which forms part of a large tertiary referral centre for several specialities including cardiology, with 24 hour PPCI availability, and cardiothoracic surgery. The post participates in a 24-hour full shift, fully compliant, SHO / ST1-2 rota and benefits from seven day a week consultant cover up until midnight and 24 hour registrar grade support. This post would be ideal for any candidate planning a career in Emergency Medicine, or any acute speciality, and is also suitable for doctors wishing to pursue a career in General Practice.
Job responsibilities
For a more comprehensive breakdown of the main duties and responsibilities of the role please see the attached Job Description.
Full GMC registration, with a licence to practice, is required at the time of application. At least 6 months UK NHS Clinical practice (not observing or attachment) is mandatory.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Good clinical care
* Maintaining good medical practice
* Good relationships and communication with patients
* Good working relationships with colleagues
* Good teaching and training
* Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
* Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team
* Demonstrates good clinical judgement
* Understands audit and governance processes
* Completed specialist skills courses (e.g. difficult airways, ATLS/APLS, ultrasound)
* Designed and / or completed audits
Skills and Abilities
* All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues which could be demonstrated by one of the following; A) that applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical training in English; or B) have the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Overall 7, Speaking 7, Listening 6, Reading 6, Writing 6.
* Capacity & motivation to take in others' perspectives & treat others with understanding
* Capacity to recognise own limitations and develop appropriate coping mechanisms
* Ability to organise and prioritise workload
* Honesty and reliability
* Ability to work effectively within a team
* Flexibility
* Inquiring and critical approach to work
* Demonstrates initiative
* Appropriately assertive
* Ability to gain confidence of both staff and patients
* Ability to take on administrative roles within the Department
* A willingness to undertake additional clinical duties when necessary, including cover for colleagues on leave
Additional & Aptitudes
* UHBW Trust values: We are supportive. We're always there for each other
* We are respectful. We always look for the best in people
* We are innovative. We're full of bright ideas
* We are collaborative. We do things together
Qualifications and Training
* At least 6 months previous NHS clinical experience (not observing)
* Full registration with the GMC, with a licence to practice, at time of application
* Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards
* Meets professional health requirements (in line with GMC standards/Good Medical Practice)
* Fitness to practice is up to date and fit to practice safety
* No unexplained career gaps
* At least 24 months' experience (at FY1/2 level) in appropriate posts
* Advanced Life Support Provider
* MRCP / MRCS (Part 1) or equivalent
* Other membership, fellowship or diplomas
Other
* Eligibility to work in the UK
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.
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