Junior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Therapy Unit

Overview

This position is ideally suited for medical trainees who are currently between clinical rotations, typically ranging from Foundation Year 2 (F2) to Core Training Year 3 (CT3) level. Candidates from acute specialties such as Accident & Emergency, Anaesthesia, Medicine, and Surgery are encouraged to apply.

The post is based at Northwick Park/St Mark's Hospital, a large district general hospital that also functions as a national referral centre for colorectal surgery and intestinal failure. The hospital offers district and supra-district services across various specialties including ENT, maxillofacial, vascular surgery, and infectious diseases.

Intensive Care Unit Details

The Intensive Care Unit comprises 48 beds divided between two separate units, managing approximately 400 patient admissions annually. It is an accredited training environment providing basic, intermediate, and advanced levels of training in Intensive Care Medicine. The program aims to deliver education and clinical experiences that meet the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM) training requirements.

Post-holders will collaborate and train alongside formal trainees from Anaesthetic, Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS), and Internal Medical Training (IMT) rotations, receiving equivalent teaching, clinical exposure, and assessments.

About the Trust

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust serves a diverse population approaching one million across Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and surrounding areas, supported by over 8,200 clinical and support staff. The trust manages major acute services across four hospital sites:

• Northwick Park Hospital, featuring one of the busiest emergency departments nationally and a leading hyper-acute stroke unit and rehabilitation centers.
• St Mark's Hospital, internationally recognized for specialist bowel disease services.
• Ealing Hospital, providing comprehensive district general hospital services including 24/7 emergency and urgent care.
• Central Middlesex Hospital, focused on planned care and outpatient services, co-located with an urgent care center.

Additional Information

As a university teaching NHS trust, LNWH emphasizes clinical training and research integration to benefit patient care.

For further information or to arrange informal visits, please contact:

Latha Kumar
Directorate Office Manager
Email: Latha.kumar@nhs.net
Phone: 02088693969

For ICU-specific enquiries:

Anaesthetic Department
Phone: +44 (0)20 8869 3969 / 07878145541

Note: Applications for clinical attachments, observer, or general anaesthesia posts will not be considered and will be deleted without response.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must possess GMC registration. Prior clinical experience within acute or emergency NHS settings is highly desirable.