Job summary
Applications are invited for Clinical Fellow posts in Neurocritical Care (Intensive Care) at The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, for a 6-month period, that can be extended to a year or more, subject to satisfactory appraisal. We have three posts available that will commence 3rd February 2027. The successful applicants will work under consultant supervision at a level best matched to their learning needs and experience.

Main duties of the job
The posts would be suited to anyone wishing to experience intensive care medicine in a nurturing environment with a view to improving their curriculum vitae with the aim of applying for core training in intensive care medicine, emergency medicine, acute medicine, neurology or neurosurgery. Despite being a neurosciences intensive care unit, many of the principles of intensive care medicine remain the same as for a general ICU. The posts are also suitable for those wanting to further their experience of neurocritical care for specialist training.

Job responsibilities
The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery provides neurological and neurosurgical services on a regional, national and international basis. The neuroscience critical care unit is a 28 bedded unit with approximately 850-950 admissions a year of which 35-40% are planned elective admissions. We provide care for neurology, acute stroke and neurosurgical patients, in one of the largest dedicated neurocritical care facilities in the UK. There is excellent senior support 24/7 for the unit, with two daily ward rounds by ICU consultants and a dedicated anaesthetic registrar to help with airway management, line placement and training, and other out-of-hours intensive care issues. There are opportunities to be involved with teaching, MDT simulation sessions, clinical governance and quality improvement projects to strengthen portfolios for applications for training posts, as well as developing technical skills and competencies in Intensive Care Medicine. The successful applicant will join a team of 17 doctors, including HEE trainees from various specialities (ICM, IMT and neurosurgery), Clinical Fellows (ST1+), CESR ICM fellows and senior neuroanaesthesia fellows (ST5+) as part of an EWTD compliant full shift rota. This post is a remunerated as a locally employed doctor in line with the 2016 terms and conditions of service.

There are weekly MDT neurocritical care meetings to discuss patients with neurologists, neurosurgeons, clinical psychologists and AHP. The monthly M&M meetings include interesting learning cases where decision making, and ethical dilemmas are discussed. There is a formal weekly educational programme, consisting of consultant/senior delivered teaching, journal club, as well as informal bedside teaching, tea trolley teaching, in situ MDT simulation and a CVC simulation course for the junior clinical fellows. Some of the consultants are POCUS accredited and can mentor FUSIC heart, lung and transcranial ultrasound. You will be allocated an Educational Supervisor to enable regular appraisal and support in the development of a learning plan and portfolio.

The successful candidate will share the responsibility for the assessment, resuscitation and treatment of all patients referred to the Critical Care Unit, working as part of a team with the on-call ICU consultant. Work alongside our trainees on a full shift rota. This is a full shift rota, and the successful candidate will be required to be resident in the hospital during the working hours allocated to them on the rota. Share the responsibility for direct clinical supervision and teaching of the trainee staff, nurses and medical students. Assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient critical care service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients. Carry out all duties at the highest possible standard taking responsibility for individual patients in their care. Comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and employ the basic principles of infection control practice to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff. Maintain good electronic clinical records and effective working relationships with medical, nursing and allied healthcare professionals on the critical care team. Take an active role in the departmental clinical governance activity.

Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practise. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 and PLAB2. This post is full-time and is covered by the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service.

Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Tentative interviews to be held via Microsoft Teams. Date TBC.

Please ensure you regularly check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our essential and desirable person specification will be shortlisted for interview.

Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC and in possession of a current licence to practise at time of appointment. Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register by date of appointment having completed both PLAB1 and PLAB2.

Desirable

• Postgraduate degree (MA, MSc, MD, PhD and similar - intercalated BSc does not count) or exam (MRCP, MRCS, EDIC, MCEM etc)
• Research, quality improvement, management, teaching experience

Experience
Essential

• Foundation year 2 competencies OR 2 years' work as a doctor after gaining medical degree.

Desirable

• At least one post foundation year experience in medicine, EM, anaesthesia or ICM
• Some experience of either NHS intensive care or NHS anaesthetics

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• ALS certification (or equivalent)

Desirable

• Trauma certification (ATLS, ETC or similar)
• Attendance of ALERT, CCrISP, BASIC or IMPACT courses
• Other certifications related to ICM (echo, bronchoscopy etc)

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Consultant in Neurocritical Care, Dr Enrico Sorrentino, enrico.sorrentino1@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £55,355 a year per annum + London Weighting
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 309-UCLH-8391649
Job locations: National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, WC1N 3BG, United Kingdom

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