Job Description

Please note the vacancy we have from August 2025 will commence in Haematology for the first six months. There is no option to begin in any other specialty at this time.



In 2020 NUH created an Acute Rescue Team (ART) on the City campus. The purpose of this team is to improve the standard and timeliness of care provided to acutely unwell and deteriorating patients. This is a team of four in addition to a fifth Patient Safety Fellow working within patient safety.



We are seeking a colleague to join our ART team from August 6th 2025 for 12 months.



During the tenure of the post, there will be the opportunity to work 'in hours' for 6 months in each of two specialties - Haematology, Respiratory, Renal or Cardiology. There is also the option to remain in one specialty for the full 12 months. The first 6 month rotation for this post will be Haematology



Doctors will work their 'normal working days' (Monday to Friday) in their base specialty, usually 09:00 - 17:00. Their 'on calls' will be working twilight shifts 16:30 - 02:30 as a block of Monday to Thursday and Friday to Sunday with a 1 in 5 frequency.



Previous applicants need not apply.



The ART Fellow's are service posts so do not have educational approval, but successful applicants will be provided with excellent training and educational opportunities, tailored to meet individual needs. Where service provision allows, successful applicants are encouraged to attend educational teaching sessions.



NUH is a leader in the field of using new data sets to improve doctor experience/training, and has forged strong research links with the University of Nottingham. There will be opportunities to be involved in exciting and innovative projects around the use of novel IT solutions and app development.



Post holders will be expected to keep themselves up to date with current knowledge and practice, to attend clinical meetings within departments and to participate in audit and in service training of other professionals.



Please see the job description document for further detail about the role, the specialties and what can be offered.



Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country with a budget of over 1billion and over 17,000 staff. We provide services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottinghamshire.



NUH has a national and international reputation for the quality of our patient care and for research, education and innovation.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:

Access to the Staff Wellbeing programme including our free 24 hour staff advice and emotional support service, financial advice service, a staff physiotherapy service and staff support networks



On site day nursery



Amazon parcel collection points



Secure cycle facilities



Access to Spiritual and Pastoral Care Services



Salary sacrifice schemes



Cycle to work and travel passes



NHS discounts



Please note the vacancy we have from August 2025 will commence in Haematology for the first six months. There is no option to begin in any other specialty at this time.

Post holders can expect:

To build upon postgraduate clinical experience and CT experience (or equivalent)



To develop further expertise in the management of the acutely deteriorating patient



To gain experience and familiarity in identifying and managing a wide variety of medical conditions



To build a strong CV in advance of an application for specialty training



To master a number of procedural techniques



To hone communication skills with patients, relatives and colleagues



To develop skills of management and leadership



To develop skills in managing time and conflicting priorities.



To increasingly work towards independent practice at Registrar level, leading ward rounds, assessing patients, making decisions etc. with Consultant support and supervision available at all times



There will be opportunities to undertake audits, to be involved in governance activities and to take part in service improvement projects to enhance the post holder's CV.