Job summary
The post is suitable for intensivists wishing to enhance their specialist experience in all aspects of adult cardiothoracic critical care, including transplantation, mechanical assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, focused ultrasound examinations and transoesophageal echocardiography (TOE). Applicants will be expected to have completed or be within two years of completing specialist training in their parent specialty.

Specialist Registrars currently enrolled in a UK training programme who wish to retain their National Training Number (NTN) whilst at Royal Papworth, should discuss this 'out-of-programme-experience' (OOP) with their Programme Director. Those not currently in a UK training programme will be appointed as Senior Clinical Fellows, and will be Locally Employed doctors within the Trust. UK applicants should be aware that time spent in a Trust appointed post may not be counted towards the award of the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). Prospective approval for up to one year can normally be sought from the relevant Royal College when a numbered post has been obtained following such an appointment. Overseas candidates are advised to check the latest GMC requirements for registration, including English language skills.

This post is available for a period of 6 to 12 months starting February 2027.

Main duties of the job

• To participate fully in the delivery of critical care services, research, and training and educational programmes;
• To maintain a logbook and appropriate records of progress;
• To participate in regular performance reviews;
• To provide an out of hours' service;
• The ICU Specialist Registrars (Resident) or ICU Fellow will provide immediate support for the critical care areas and emergency resuscitation support for the entire hospital;
• The daytime ICU cover is provided by 3 ICU consultants along with a minimum of four doctors, including ICU fellows, ICU higher specialty trainees, Internal Medicine trainees and Foundation Programme Doctors. At night, there are 3 registrar level doctors, plus cover for the Enhanced Recovery Unit is provided by a resident doctor in Anaesthesia.
• To complete accurate records, such as patient notes and medical audit records;
• Participation in teaching of medical staff, undergraduate students and other non-medical staff as required by the hospital;
• Participation in clinical audit activities
• To adhere to the hospital and departmental policy for the booking and taking of leave;
• The Department is actively involved in both basic and clinical research. Encouragement is given to participate in on-going research projects;
• Trainees will be required to observe all hospital policies and procedures, and appropriate clinical procedures.

About us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Details
Date posted 14 September 2026
Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade Doctor - other
Salary £55,355 to £77,348 a year
Contract Fixed term
Duration 6 months
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 175-26-1990
Job locations Royal Papworth Hospital, Papworth Road, Cambridge Bio Medical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role. We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application. Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration. If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• FRCA or MRCP or MRCS or equivalent

Desirable

• CC(S)T or equivalent
• Other diplomas (e.g. FICM, EDICM)
• Other degrees (e.g. BSc, MSc)
• Higher degree (e.g. MD, PhD)

Experience
Essential

• Have successfully completed year 3 of higher specialist training or equivalent.
• Experience of invasive monitoring
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrates effective judgement and decision-making.
• Understands principles of audit
• Understanding of clinical governance
• Understands the principles of clinical research, good clinical practice in research and research governance
• Demonstrates interest in clinical research
• A commitment to cardiothoracic critical care
• Able to self learn
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to cope with stressful situations
• Time management, punctual and reliable
• Willing to work in location as specified
• Full GMC Registration
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• No outstanding fitness to practice issues

Desirable

• 6-12 months' experience of cardiothoracic critical care
• Not more than 10 years' specialist experience
• Presentation skills
• Information technology proficiency
• Evidence of involvement in audit
• Evidence of experience of clinical or laboratory research
• Relevant scientific publications
• Membership of ACTACC or other national / international association.
• Personable
• Ability to lead a team
• Specialist registration

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Papworth Hospital, Papworth Road, Cambridge Bio Medical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY, United Kingdom
Employer's website https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/working-here

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Hiring Manager, Karen Panesar, karen.panesar1@nhs.net

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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.