Applications are invited for the post of Clinical Fellow (Higher) in Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) at Addenbrooke's Hospital, part of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) to commence on 30 October 2021 until 06 March 2022 with the possibility of extension.

Those applying for a PICU post from a paediatric background should have had at least six months previous experience of NICU, and 1 year in Paediatrics; PICU experience is desirable.

Applications would also be welcomed from individuals with at least 2 years of experience of Anaesthesia, or Accident and Emergency. Previous experience in PICU/AICU is essential. In all cases MRCPCH or equivalent is essential. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will participate on the Middle Grade out of hours rota, which is a full shift pattern. 

Support for study leave will be given and participation in research and audit activities is strongly encouraged, although the training opportunities associated with these posts will be equal to those for the Specialty Registrars in the department.

Please note that these posts do not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval or training recognition.

Full Registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council at time of application is required.

Working for your organisation

The applicant must have demonstrable skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking in English that enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues, as set out in the GMC’s Good Medical Practice (2013). Non-UK applicants must possess the IELTS/OET exam before obtaining a GMC licence to practice.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

It is a requirement for skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals. We are one of the largest and busiest hospitals in the country with an outstanding reputation that is down to the exceptional people that work here.

Our philosophy is to keep the patient at the heart of everything we do. Every person that works for the Trust, regardless of their role, comes into contact with our patients and visitors and is expected to uphold our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent at all times.

We look for people who are willing to go the extra mile, not because they are asked to, but because they are committed to being part of a healthcare team that delivers an excellent caring service to our patients.

Please refer to the Job description and Person specification attached for further details on the main responsibilities and duties for this post.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Informal enquiries about this post should be addressed to Dr Shruti Agrawal, Consultant in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine at shruti.agrawal@addenbrookes.nhs.uk or via telephone on 01223 348066 or Dr Roddy O’Donnell, Specialty Lead for Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine at roddy.odonnell@addenbrookes.nhs.uk or via telephone on 01223 349196.