About this role
Job summary
Day-to-day care of patients on the adult neurosurgical and general Critical Care units. Full-time including participation in a full shift rota system (48 hours per week).
Applications are invited for appointment to Senior Clinical Fellow with specialist interest in Echocardiography (ST4+ or equivalence) for a Fixed Term period from August 2026 for 12 months.
The post is solely based at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for those who are looking to increase their experience in a busy tertiary intensive care unit and gain qualifications and experience in echocardiography either pre or post CCT. The job would also be suitable for those working through the certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) route to certificate of completion of training in intensive care medicine.
This is a fantastic opportunity to train in echocardiography and we are able to support accreditation in FUSIC, and both BSE Level 1 and 2. Posts can be extended up to 2 years for BSE Level 2 completion with mutual agreement. It is anticipated that about 20% of daytime activity will be protected for training in echocardiography on both the intensive care and in outpatient echocardiography lists.
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating.
Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.
We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
The Critical Care trust doctor must ensure that patients are managed in a timely and appropriate way in all aspects of critical care: resuscitation, stabilisation, working diagnosis, adequate monitoring, treatment, and discharge. Proficient in detailed handover of complex patients. Prompt assessment of the critically ill patients referred to ICU, work closely with the Outreach Team, reviewing and manage unstable patients on the ward. The trainees will participate in the daily consultant ward round and review all admissions. Coordinate and evaluate the suitability for admission to ICU in consultation with the ICU Consultant. Adequate documentation. Communicate regularly with patients relatives. Identifying patients suitable for discharge and liaise with ward teams. Attendance and participation in the critical care teaching (lectures, journal club presentations, M&M, Clinical Governance) Other areas of management can be arranged, based on the trainees achieved competencies and requirements. Complying with UHSx infection and patient safety guidelines
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications Essential
Basic medical degree Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice Advanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent
Desirable
Additional post-graduate qualification in critical care including ECHO/USS qualifications Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advance Paediatric Life Support of equivalent European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine or FFICM Primary FRCA/MRCP/MRCEM
Clinical Skills & Experience Essential
At least 2 years' experience in critical care medicine as dedicate placements Working at a senior level compatible of ST4+ Advanced airway skills - 6 months or more of dedicated anaesthetic placement Independent placement of invasive lines - CVP/arterial line/renal replacement lines
Desirable
Experience of neurosurgical intensive care Experience of cardiothoracic intensive care Additional experience in complementary specialties including emergency medicine, acute medicine, renal medicine, respiratory medicine, paediatric critical care
Organisation & Planning Essential
Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Rota management
Teaching Essential
Evidence of a commitment to teaching beyond bedside teaching
Desirable
Recognised teaching qualification Development of education programmes
Academic & Research Essential
Evidence of participation in audit or research that has impacted clinical practice and service provision
Desirable
Research experience Publications Prizes and honours Evidence of engagement in patient safety projects
Career Progression Essential
Appropriate progression of career to date Looking for a career in ICM either as a single or dual specialty
Desirable
Evidence of portfolio that is working towards a CCT in ICM as part of CESR
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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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)
Address Royal Sussex County Hospital
Eastern Road
Brighton
BN2 5BE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)