Senior Clinical Fellow - Organ Donation

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Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Organ Donation. This 12-month position requires Full/Limited GMC registration and completion of at least two years of post-foundation training. The role involves clinical duties at major hospitals, leading trainees, and promoting best practices in organ donation. Ideal candidates will have anaesthetics and critical care experience, along with strong communication skills. A dynamic work environment with professional development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion support

Qualifications

• Two years of post-foundation training in an acute specialty.
• One year of anaesthetics experience and three months of critical care experience.
• Completion of Stage 1 Critical Care Training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-calls on the Senior Critical Care rota.
• Provide leadership to trainees and fellows out of hours.
• Advise on implementation of best practice in organ donation.

Skills

Stabilisation of deteriorating patients

Intubation

Initiation of organ support

Competence in bronchoscopy

Lung ultrasound

Focused echocardiography

Education

MB ChB or equivalent

Primary FRCA or equivalent higher qualification

Job description

Job Ref: 164-7651247-VC | Employer: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust | Salary: £73,992 per annum | Closing date: 19/01/2026 23:59

Senior Clinical Fellow – Organ Donation

We are recruiting for a 12‑month Senior Clinical Fellow post in Organ Donation with Adult Critical Care at Nottingham University Hospitals from August 2026. The role is for doctors holding Full/Limited GMC registration who have completed at least two years of post‑foundation training and possess a Primary FRCA or equivalent (eg MRCP(UK), MRCEM).

Responsibilities

• Participate in on‑calls on the Senior (Airway) Critical Care rota (50% of time).
• Provide leadership to trainees and fellows out of hours under the support of the Duty Critical Care Consultant.
• Deliver clinical duties at the Queen’s Medical Centre and Nottingham City Hospital.
• Develop a specialist interest in Organ Donation (50% of time) and plan a project with a supervisor.
• Maintain logbook, facilitate appraisal, and develop a learning plan and portfolio.
• Advise on and support the implementation of best practice in organ donation and critical care.

Qualifications and Training

• MB ChB or equivalent with Full/Limited GMC registration.
• Two years of post‑foundation training in an acute specialty (Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or ICM). Successful completion of FY2 in an NHS setting.
• Primary FRCA or equivalent higher qualification (ALS, ATLS, etc.).
• One year of anaesthetics experience and three months of critical care experience (or equivalent).

Experience

• Completion of Stage 1 Critical Care Training and senior on‑call roles in acute specialties.
• Audit cycle or quality improvement project and participation in research (published or ongoing).
• Evidence of academic achievement, additional qualifications, or prizes.

Core Skills

• Stabilisation of deteriorating patients, intubation, initiation of organ support.
• Competence in bronchoscopy, lung ultrasound, focused echocardiography.
• Continuous career development and attendance at relevant meetings, courses, or societies.

Interpersonal and Professional Qualities

• Effective written communication and teamwork.
• Sensitivity to patient and colleague needs.
• Human Factors training and professional behaviour in line with GMC guidelines.
• Timeliness, appearance, and professional attitude.

Working for Our Organisation

We are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire, with over 20,000 staff across three sites, offering a dynamic environment and wide opportunities for professional development. As a teaching hospital, we provide robust training and research programmes and value diversity and inclusion.

Equal Opportunities

We welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled. We support applicants with disabilities through easy‑read application forms and interview preparation support.