Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a skilled and versatile Consultant Intensivist, with good inter-personal skills, to join this large, friendly and supportive department. The GICU team is fully integrated with the Anaesthetic department, and a majority of GICU Consultants also deliver Anaesthetic sessions.
UHS is the largest centre for Intensive Care on the South Coast and has a regional responsibility for delivery of specialist care, education and Research. The Unit achieves very high quality ICNARC data and some of the best outcomes nationally from wave 1 of the SARS-Covid19 pandemic.
The General ICU has been recently completely rebuilt, and this state-of-the-art facility opened in November 2020. The quality of the environment in the new unit is second to none and provides a greatly enhanced GICU environment to the benefit of both staff and patients. The final phase of this refurbishment is in progress.
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached for full details of duties.
UHS is the Major Trauma Centre for the region. UHS has extensive Research facilities including the Welcome Clinical Research and the Biomedical Research Unit, and the GICU team plays a major part in relevant and national Research agendas.
You will be joining a cohesive team who are working together to deliver high quality care for patients in these difficult and uncertain times. We are concerned for the well-being of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans. Although we are a large department overall, we are able to offer a supportive environment for work. There is a culture of collaboration and co-operation across the Department. We are passionate about patient care and believe that is best achieved by well supported staff.
These posts are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service determined by the UHS NHS FT Board.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held: TBC Job Reference; 188-MA10225
This vacancy closes on or before; 20th February 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached for full details of duties.
UHS is the Major Trauma Centre for the region. UHS has extensive Research facilities including the Welcome Clinical Research and the Biomedical Research Unit, and the GICU team plays a major part in relevant and national Research agendas.
You will be joining a cohesive team who are working together to deliver high quality care for patients in these difficult and uncertain times. We are concerned for the well-being of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans. Although we are a large department overall, we are able to offer a supportive environment for work. There is a culture of collaboration and co-operation across the Department. We are passionate about patient care and believe that is best achieved by well supported staff.
These posts are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service determined by the UHS NHS FT Board.
Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held: TBC Job Reference; 188-MA10225
This vacancy closes on or before; 20th February 2025
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- Dual ICM accreditation - ie. FFICM, DICM, EDIC or equivalent
- Accreditation in Anaesthetics - FRCA+CCT
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- At least 2 years work in the NHS or Ireland at minimum of Speciality Trainee level
- Wide clinical experience
- Teaching experience
- Evidence of participation in Audit
Desirable
- Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP), or other higher certificates, eg MSc, Cert Ed, completed or currently in progress.
- Focussed Intensive Care Echo (FICE) accredited
- Core Ultrasound In Critical Care (CUSIC) trained
- Experience in Outreach
- Experience in ICU follow-up clinics
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Person Specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential
- Dual ICM accreditation - ie. FFICM, DICM, EDIC or equivalent
- Accreditation in Anaesthetics - FRCA+CCT
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
- At least 2 years work in the NHS or Ireland at minimum of Speciality Trainee level
- Wide clinical experience
- Teaching experience
- Evidence of participation in Audit
Desirable
- Post graduate medical qualification (eg MRCP), or other higher certificates, eg MSc, Cert Ed, completed or currently in progress.
- Focussed Intensive Care Echo (FICE) accredited
- Core Ultrasound In Critical Care (CUSIC) trained
- Experience in Outreach
- Experience in ICU follow-up clinics
Aptitudes and skills
Essential
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
Trust Values
Essential
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
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).
