Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Consultant Intensivists to join our team of Consultants in the Intensive Care Unit, which is part of the Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care. The unit has received the rating of Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.This post has risen following long term leave of consultant with responsibilities in Critical Care Medicine and Anaesthetics and service expansion. This is a Locum post and there is likelihood for a substantive post coming up in the near future.
The successful candidate will join the team of intensive care consultants to cover the intensive Care Unit at Wexham Park Hospital. We offer full time ICM Consultant post or ICM job with additional sessions in Anaesthetics. We are also keen to support candidates with other areas of special interest (Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Respiratory Medicine) and encourage them to contact the department for further discussion.
We are keen to foster individual interests within Intensive Care Medicine, including research and quality improvement ambitions and will encourage continued development within a job planning review and appraisal.
Main duties of the job
The Critical Care Unit at Wexham Park
A state of the art, purpose built 12 bedded unit, level 3 and level 2 beds can be used flexibly depending on demand. The unit admits over 700 patients per year of which 75-80% receive level 3 care. Full invasive monitoring facilities are available. The Unit is ICNARC registered and supports a part time audit nurse. From June 2022, we have moved to EPIC which is a fully comprehensive electronic patient record system.The Clinical Lead consultant for intensive Care in Wexham Park Hospital is Dr Peter Csabi and the ICM tutor is Dr. Piotr Szawarski.The Post
The successful applicant will be expected to take part in developing services within the Trust and to share the clinical, administrative and teaching work with the other consultants in the department. Participation in Clinical Audit is a requirement and an ongoing activity in the Department. Clinical research projects are encouraged. This is a full time 10 PA Locum consultant post which encompasses 9 DCC and 1SPA but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Additional sessions may be available on request. The post will be subject to the Terms and Conditions of the new Consultant Contract (2003).In addition to appraisal, the job plans of all consultants will be reviewed at least annually in conjunction with the Chief of Service and the Associate Director.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to build your career at Frimley Health, one of the country's largest and most respected trusts
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) has an outstanding reputation and a proud record of achievement. We have an ongoing commitment to improving the health and care services for the 900,000 people we serve across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and south Buckinghamshire.
We continue to invest in our services and facilities, including a £10 million upgrade to the hospital maternity unit as well as £49m major new Emergency Assessment Centre on our Wexham Park site. The opening of a brand new £100m state of the art hospital which replaced the existing hospital facility at Heatherwood and are planning to invest further in diagnostics and inpatient capacity at Frimley Park.
We have also made significant investment in our quality improvement and digital programmes to support our vision and we will ensure that we achieve our aim of providing the highest quality healthcare to our patients. Our new EPR - Epic - went live in June and we are already beginning to reap the benefits of this ambitious investment.
Our threecore values, and the behaviours that support them, guide everything we do and set out what we expect of our staff in the way they treat patients, visitors, service users and each other.
If you have a passion for clinical excellence, patient care and your own career development, you'll feel at home at Frimley Health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed timetable/Job plan
The proposed Timetable and PA allocation is indicative of the work required but is not rigid and will be flexible depending on service needs and interests of the applicant.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Deputy Chief of Service on behalf of the Chief of Service and Medical Director within three months of appointment.
The job plan will then be reviewed annually if necessary. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, this includes short periods of annual leave, sick leave, study and professional leave on a quid pro quo basis. Paid backfill is provided in exceptional circumstances. On occasions consultants may be requested to perform additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances or convert SPA time to Direct Clinical Care. Leave should not be taken during the full week of ICU cover.
Management arrangements
The Trust is organised into Clinical Directorates. The Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care spans all three sites and is led by: Chief of Service & Trust Critical Care Lead Dr Subodh Tote Associate Director Ms Julie West Clinical Lead for Critical Care Wexham Dr Peter Csabi Deputy Chief of Service DATCC HWPH Dr Dinesh Selvan
All directorates are further supported by the Corporate & Support functions of Human Resources, Finance, Information Management & Technology, etc.
The Medical Director of the Trust is Dr Timothy Ho, and the Chief Executive Officer is Mr Neil Dardis.Teaching, audit and research
The anaesthetics department offers an active teaching programme for the junior anaesthetists which includes a fixed half day each fortnight for teaching within the department. Consultants also provide tutorials for those junior staff preparing for examinations. Participation in Clinical Audit is a requirement and an ongoing activity in this department. Research activity is encouraged and supported by the Trust Research and Development Department.
Attendance at the monthly educational day is mandatory.Postgraduate Medical Education
There is a superb purpose-built postgraduate centre at Wexham Park, the John Lister Postgraduate Centre (www.johnlister.ac.uk). The centre is the headquarters of postgraduate medical education for the district. The centre comprises a lecture theatre, 4 seminar rooms, the main medical library, a skills lab and a large meeting and dining area. The lecture theatre has computer facilities, and the library is equipped with on-line facilities. The training centre at Heatherwood Hospital has a small medical library and 2 seminar rooms.Training Programme and Courses in Anaesthetics / ICU
The Anaesthetic / ICU department at Wexham has very active hands-on workshops on various topics. There is a once monthly Trust ITU clinical governance/education meeting.The skills lab at the postgraduate centre has a dedicated wet lab. Difficult airway workshops are held annually. The workshop follows the RCoA CPD matrix and is accredited for 5 CME points. Courses relating to Obstetrics, Human Factors and Regional anaesthesia are also run.
The WexSim centre is a fully equipped medium fidelity simulation centre. Scenarios of various aspects of anaesthetic and intensive care management can be practiced here. The WexSim is busy and used by doctors and nurses with very positive feedback.The ICU has recently procured a Point of Care ultrasound system. Our consultants include accredited CUSIC and FICE mentors. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop their skills in emergency point of care ultrasonography and pursue formal accreditation; or if they already are accredited CUSIC or FICE mentors they will have an opportunity to get involved in organising and providing US training. Continuing Professional Development
The post holder will be expected to keep themselves fully up to date with their relevant area of practice. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate personal development needs. The post holder is expected to meet the Continuing Professional Development requirements of the relevant Royal College.The Trust currently makes a financial contribution in support of these activities up to an agreed limit, which is currently £750 per annum.General information
The appointee will be expected to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travelling time of Wexham Park Hospital, Slough. A relocation package is available to the successful candidate. You are required to maintain registration with the General Medical Council. Applicants should hold the appropriate qualifications and be on the GMC register as specified in the person specification.All consultants are expected to comply with the Trusts clinical Governance arrangements including participation in clinical audit and annual appraisal.Applications are to be completed online via the NHS Jobs website (www.jobs.nhs.uk). Please note that CVs will not be accepted. When applying, please quote job reference.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department to get an opportunity to discuss the post. For an informal discussion, further information about the post, or to arrange a visit to the Trust, potential applicants may contactDr Dinesh Selvan on s.dinesh-selvan@nhs.net or call 03006153195 to book an appointment and Dr Peter Csabi Lead Consultant for ITU WPH on peter.csabi@nhs.net or call 0300 615 3202 to book an appointment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Proposed timetable/Job plan
The proposed Timetable and PA allocation is indicative of the work required but is not rigid and will be flexible depending on service needs and interests of the applicant.
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Deputy Chief of Service on behalf of the Chief of Service and Medical Director within three months of appointment.
The job plan will then be reviewed annually if necessary. It will cover all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education, and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition, it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan and the objectives.
So far as is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties, the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues, this includes short periods of annual leave, sick leave, study and professional leave on a quid pro quo basis. Paid backfill is provided in exceptional circumstances. On occasions consultants may be requested to perform additional duties in emergencies or unforeseen circumstances or convert SPA time to Direct Clinical Care. Leave should not be taken during the full week of ICU cover.
Management arrangements
The Trust is organised into Clinical Directorates. The Directorate of Anaesthesia, Theatres and Critical Care spans all three sites and is led by: Chief of Service & Trust Critical Care Lead Dr Subodh Tote Associate Director Ms Julie West Clinical Lead for Critical Care Wexham Dr Peter Csabi Deputy Chief of Service DATCC HWPH Dr Dinesh Selvan
All directorates are further supported by the Corporate & Support functions of Human Resources, Finance, Information Management & Technology, etc.
The Medical Director of the Trust is Dr Timothy Ho, and the Chief Executive Officer is Mr Neil Dardis.Teaching, audit and research
The anaesthetics department offers an active teaching programme for the junior anaesthetists which includes a fixed half day each fortnight for teaching within the department. Consultants also provide tutorials for those junior staff preparing for examinations. Participation in Clinical Audit is a requirement and an ongoing activity in this department. Research activity is encouraged and supported by the Trust Research and Development Department.
Attendance at the monthly educational day is mandatory.Postgraduate Medical Education
There is a superb purpose-built postgraduate centre at Wexham Park, the John Lister Postgraduate Centre (www.johnlister.ac.uk). The centre is the headquarters of postgraduate medical education for the district. The centre comprises a lecture theatre, 4 seminar rooms, the main medical library, a skills lab and a large meeting and dining area. The lecture theatre has computer facilities, and the library is equipped with on-line facilities. The training centre at Heatherwood Hospital has a small medical library and 2 seminar rooms.Training Programme and Courses in Anaesthetics / ICU
The Anaesthetic / ICU department at Wexham has very active hands-on workshops on various topics. There is a once monthly Trust ITU clinical governance/education meeting.The skills lab at the postgraduate centre has a dedicated wet lab. Difficult airway workshops are held annually. The workshop follows the RCoA CPD matrix and is accredited for 5 CME points. Courses relating to Obstetrics, Human Factors and Regional anaesthesia are also run.
The WexSim centre is a fully equipped medium fidelity simulation centre. Scenarios of various aspects of anaesthetic and intensive care management can be practiced here. The WexSim is busy and used by doctors and nurses with very positive feedback.The ICU has recently procured a Point of Care ultrasound system. Our consultants include accredited CUSIC and FICE mentors. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to develop their skills in emergency point of care ultrasonography and pursue formal accreditation; or if they already are accredited CUSIC or FICE mentors they will have an opportunity to get involved in organising and providing US training. Continuing Professional Development
The post holder will be expected to keep themselves fully up to date with their relevant area of practice. Professional or study leave will be granted at the discretion of the Trust, in line with prevailing Terms and Conditions of Service, to support appropriate personal development needs. The post holder is expected to meet the Continuing Professional Development requirements of the relevant Royal College.The Trust currently makes a financial contribution in support of these activities up to an agreed limit, which is currently £750 per annum.General information
The appointee will be expected to live within 10 miles or 30 minutes travelling time of Wexham Park Hospital, Slough. A relocation package is available to the successful candidate. You are required to maintain registration with the General Medical Council. Applicants should hold the appropriate qualifications and be on the GMC register as specified in the person specification.All consultants are expected to comply with the Trusts clinical Governance arrangements including participation in clinical audit and annual appraisal.Applications are to be completed online via the NHS Jobs website (www.jobs.nhs.uk). Please note that CVs will not be accepted. When applying, please quote job reference.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department to get an opportunity to discuss the post. For an informal discussion, further information about the post, or to arrange a visit to the Trust, potential applicants may contactDr Dinesh Selvan on s.dinesh-selvan@nhs.net or call 03006153195 to book an appointment and Dr Peter Csabi Lead Consultant for ITU WPH on peter.csabi@nhs.net or call 0300 615 3202 to book an appointment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Appropriate postgraduate qualifications (FRCA, DICM, EDICM, FFICM) or equivalent
- Entry on specialist register, CCT (or equivalent) for Anaesthesia, ICM, Acute Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, complimentary speciality or within six months of anticipated CCT or having submitted CESR application
Desirable
- Membership ESICM
- Membership ICS
- Formal teaching or instructing qualification
- Joint accreditation in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia/or related speciality
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience in Intensive Care and related speciality
- Current or previous experience of working in the NHS
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for critically ill patients
- Evidence of participation in training & supervision of trainees
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in ECHO
- Published research in peer review journals.
- Evidence of presentations at meetings of learned societies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Appropriate postgraduate qualifications (FRCA, DICM, EDICM, FFICM) or equivalent
- Entry on specialist register, CCT (or equivalent) for Anaesthesia, ICM, Acute Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, complimentary speciality or within six months of anticipated CCT or having submitted CESR application
Desirable
- Membership ESICM
- Membership ICS
- Formal teaching or instructing qualification
- Joint accreditation in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia/or related speciality
Experience
Essential
- Broad general experience in Intensive Care and related speciality
- Current or previous experience of working in the NHS
- Ability to take full independent responsibility for critically ill patients
- Evidence of participation in training & supervision of trainees
- Participation in Clinical Audit
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience in ECHO
- Published research in peer review journals.
- Evidence of presentations at meetings of learned societies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
