Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine | Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Homerton is an innovative and friendly Foundation Trust providing a wide range of services to the local community of Hackney and specialist services on a national level. Located in the multicultural east end of London we are situated close to the heart of the capital, whilst being within easy reach of the M11 and M25. The Hospital has a modern Medical Education Centre and an active Postgraduate Teaching Programme and a well‑stocked library. We are looking for a senior clinical fellow to join us for, commencing in March 2025. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a doctor with an interest in critical care to develop as a clinician. The post is designed to provide a wide range of critical care experience, including attending the follow‑up clinic and working with a range of specialities to continue to develop critical care services within the Trust. Previous adult critical care experience and advanced airway skills are essential for the post holder. Full registration with the General Medical Council is required at the time of application. Possession of a higher qualification is desirable, though not essential. This job description sets out the details and service conditions for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine, based at Homerton University Hospital. This is an opportunity for a trainee or non‑training grade doctor, to gain additional critical care skills and develop further their clinical decision making. We would also be supportive of trainees looking for additional time prior to professional examinations or appropriately qualified applicants who are looking for experience working in the NHS. The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the main hospital for the London borough of Hackney and is attached to the St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry (part of University of London). The hospital has approximately 500 beds at present and provides a full range of acute services for the local populations and a range of specialist services including perinatal (level 3) NICU and high‑risk obstetrics, bariatric and laparoscopic surgery, stroke and neuro‑rehabilitation. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has 12 beds which can all provide Level 3 support, although Level 2 (HDU) patients are also cared for there. The intensive care team operate a closed unit policy, and provide input into all other areas of the hospital, particularly the Emergency Department. The case mix is varied and covers complex medical, post‑surgical and maternal critical care. Due to the diverse population there is a wide spectrum of disease process and pathology. The pandemic has obviously brought changes to the unit and we are capable of surging up to 30 beds if required. In addition, there are significant building works planned in the near future to increase the amount of isolation rooms that we can provide and generally enhance the workplace. Main responsibilities Provide a clinical service on the ICU Participate in a 1:7 on‑call rota (this may vary according to staff allocation) Participate in clinical governance Ensure continued development of skills and learning Additional duties of the post Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Intensive Care Medicine service Provide evidence‑based care when appropriate Have regard at all times to the clinical and quality standards set out in national standards and the local commissioners’ contracts The post holder will be expected to contribute and participate in the department’s ongoing clinical audit programme and will carry out all administrative duties associated with the care of their patients. Intensive Care has a strong focus on clinical audit and clinical risk management and there are regular clinical governance meetings which the appointee will be expected to attend when possible. For full details of the role please click on the enclosed job description and person specification. This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr