ICU Clinical Fellow

NHS; Croydon; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is offering a full-time Clinical Fellow position in ITU starting February 2026 for a duration of 12 months. This role is part of the Anaesthetic and Critical Care Department at Croydon Health Services. Responsibilities include supporting day-to-day activities in a 15-bed ICU, delivering clinical teaching, and participating in research and development. The role offers a competitive salary of £52,656 per annum plus London weighting, along with comprehensive clinical training and teaching opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MBBS or equivalent.
• Possess Primary FRCA or equivalent certification.
• Have Full/Limited/Provisional GMC registration.

Responsibilities

• Support anaesthesia and ITU in day‑to‑day activities.
• Commit to 40 hours/week clinical service.
• Deliver daily clinical teaching during ward rounds.
• Participate in high‑quality research and development.
• Assist with stabilisation and transfer of patients.
• Engage in examinations and contribute to teaching.

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Primary FRCA or equivalent

Full/Limited/Provisional GMC registration

Job description

Overview

One full‑time Clinical Fellow in ITU (CT1/CT2 or CT3+) starting Feb 2026 for 12 months, level 3+ trainee, part of Anaesthetic and Critical Care Department at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust (Croydon University Hospital and Purley Hospital).

Responsibilities

• Support anaesthesia and ITU in day‑to‑day activities across a 15‑bed intensive care unit (8 level 3 and 7 level 2).
• Commit to 40 hrs/week clinical service: 40 hrs including a 1:8 on‑call rota (EWTD compliant), with regular coverage in either critical care or theatre where anaesthetic experience allows.
• Deliver daily clinical teaching during ward rounds and weekly intensive care teaching sessions, supervised by consultants.
• Participate in high‑quality research and development to enhance clinical care.
• Assist with stabilisation and transfer of patients referred from other areas of the hospital.
• Engage in examinations and contribute to in‑house teaching.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent.
• Full/Limited/Provisional GMC registration.

Benefits and Support

£52,656 per annum plus London weighting. Full clinical training with exposure to anaesthetic sessions, teaching and research opportunities.

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