Fellow in Paed Cardiac Intensive Care and Mechanical Support (ST6+)

We are delighted to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team. This post provides an unparalleled opportunity for senior trainees in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine to further their training in all aspects of Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care with an emphasis on heart failure, mechanical support and transplantation. There are research opportunities in the fields of heart failure and mechanical support. The post is most suitable for trainees who are close to completion of training in PICM or post CCT; in particular those who would like to pursue a career in Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care.

The start date for this post is May 2026 for 12 months. The post would be based on the Paediatric Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at Freeman Hospital with responsibility for outreach to paediatric cardiology patients on the Ward and a 6‑beded HDU when on call. On PICU the post holder is responsible for a 12‑beded quaternary Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit.

Responsibilities include:

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• Providing full‑time care in a 12‑bed “quaternary” Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and on‑call responsibilities for the paediatric cardiology ward.
  
• Participation in the active mechanical support programme for children with end‑stage heart failure, including the second biggest Berlin Heart programme in the world.
  
• Carrying out a research project/audit during tenure and presenting at national/international meetings.
  
• Organising the departmental ECMO/mechanical support meetings and contributing to the related teaching programme.
  
• Supporting the 48‑hour week full‑shift system within a hybrid rota of 9 personnel (together with trainees from Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthesia, Paediatric Intensive Care and Advanced Paediatric Critical Care Practitioners).
  

The post offers clinical exposure to all aspects of Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Medicine and a senior role in clinical shifts. Trainees will have opportunities for research in mechanical support and heart failure, participation in departmental mechanical support and CHD research meetings, and involvement in mobile ECMO service, theatre, echo clinics, and protected teaching.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we are developing our service provision to be responsive to patient needs. Some staff groups may be asked to work more flexible patterns, including evenings and weekends, if required.

Dr Yamuna Thiru, Consultant Paediatric Intensivist – 0191 2137488 (secretary) or email at [email withheld]

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2. Education and Qualifications (Essential)
   
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   • Primary Medical Qualification
     
   • MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent; satisfactory completion of training to minimum of ST6 level or equivalent
     
   • Evidence of self‑reflective practice
     
   • Full GMC registration or eligibility to obtain this
     
   • 12‑18 months training in general paediatric intensive care, including 6 months of paediatric cardiac intensive care
     
   
   
   
3. Interests and Experience (Desirable)
   
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   • Intercalated BSc or equivalent; higher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (where research thesis not part of full medical degree)
     
   • Experience of paediatric cardiology
     
   • APLS provider or equivalent
     
   • Wide paediatric/anaesthetic experience and neonatal intensive care training
     
   
   
   
4. Clinical Skills and Knowledge (Essential)
   
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   • Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
     
   • Able to prioritise clinical need and work independently on PICU with consultant supervision
     
   • Proficiency in a range of medical procedures and management of medical emergencies
     
   • Good history and examination skills; ability to formulate a working diagnosis; order appropriate investigations and manage common medical emergencies
     
   • Knowledge of when to seek assistance from a senior colleague
     
   
   
   
5. Maintaining Clinical Competence (Essential)
   
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   • Written evidence of satisfactory training to date (e.g., workplace assessments)
     
   
   
   
6. Teaching (Essential)
   
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   • Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in the clinical setting
     
   
   
   
7. Teaching (Desirable)
   
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   • Experience in teaching undergraduate medical students & junior doctors/nurses
     
   • Contribution to departmental training sessions
     
   
   
   
8. Clinical Governance, Audit and Research (Essential)
   
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   • Demonstrates understanding of the importance of audit and research
     
   • Experience of active participation in audit projects
     
   
   
   
9. Clinical Governance, Audit and Research (Desirable)
   
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   • Organised or contributed to an audit project that has resulted in change
     
   • Research experience and publications
     
   
   
   
10. Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues (Essential)
    
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    • Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team, build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
      
    • Able to work in multi‑professional teams and supervise junior medical staff
      
    • Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines
      
    
    
    
11. Personal Attributes (Essential)
    
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    • Alignment with the Trust's Values
      
    • Logical/lateral thinking to solve problems and make decisions
      
    • Capacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
      
    • Time management skills and capacity to prioritise time and information
      
    • Capacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward
      
    • Basic IT skills
      
    • Capacity to operate under pressure
      
    • Demonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances
      
    • Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development
      
    • A commitment to personal/unit CPD
      
    • Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality
      
    
    
    

Country: United Kingdom. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. The position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check and may require a certificate of sponsorship for skilled worker visa holders.

Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Freeman Hospital

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

Website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us