Trust Grade (eqv in ST4+) in Neurocritical Care Research

Job summary

Applications are invited for a Neurocritical Care Research Fellow post at The Royal London Hospital (RLH), part of Barts Health NHS Trust, commencing August 2027 for 12 months in the first instance.

Main duties of the job

This is a superb opportunity for an ST4+ trainee (or equivalent) with an interest in neurocritical care to join one of London's busiest critical care units and contribute directly to an active programme of neurocritical care research. The post-holder will have dedicated time to support ongoing studies on the unit, working alongside clinical and academic colleagues, while maintaining clinical duties across our 44-bed general ICU/HDU on the 4th floor.

RLH is a tertiary referral centre for Neurology, Stroke Medicine and major trauma, and is the base hospital for London's HEMS service, giving fellows exposure to a rich and varied neurocritical care caseload. Candidates should have a minimum of two years' anaesthetic or critical care experience and a genuine interest in developing a research portfolio in this field.

This post suits a trainee looking to combine high-quality clinical training with meaningful research experience ahead of a career in critical care or neurointensive care medicine.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job responsibilities

Barts Health supports The Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent

Desirable

• MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, FRCA, EDIC, FFICM or equivalent

Higher Qualifications

Essential

• Medical registration (GMC or equivalent depending on country)
• Advanced Life Support Certification (ALS) or equivalent

Desirable

• Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (ATLS) or equivalent
• Postgraduate Qualification (eg: MSc, MD, PhD)
• Formal qualification in education

Knowledge Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality:

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months experience practicing Intensive Care Medicine in an NHS setting or equivalent public sector experience
• Previous experience working on a Neuro-critical care or neurosurgical unit

Desirable

• A minimum of 24 months experience practicing Intensive Care Medicine in an NHS setting or equivalent public health care setting
• Experience in using advanced neuro-monitoring systems
• Accreditation in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Training Expected

Essential

• Post foundation training (Postgraduate years 1 and 2) or equivalent
• Additional postgraduate training to Core level (Acute Care Common
• Stem ACCS, Internal Medicine Training IMT, Core Anaesthetics training CAT, or equivalent)

Desirable

• Advanced airway skills including transfer of the critically ill and intubation skills
• Completion of stage 1 ICM training or equivalent
• Previous experience of managing or delivering governance-related activity

Academic Achievements

Essential

• Some evidence of postgraduate academic or educational work
• Participation in audit/ quality improvement project work

Desirable

• Any published peer reviewed abstract or paper
• Presentations at International conference(s)
• Previous experience in delivering education, ideally in an inter-professional setting
• Skills in experimental design Previous research experience Previous scientific publications Presentations at National or International conferences GCP training

Personal Skills

Essential

• Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
• Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Personal qualities

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure
• Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority
• Reliable work record