Senior Fellow in Neuro ICU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Step up into a senior leadership role, including leading daily ward rounds on Neuro ICU and being part of the senior decision making in the role of acting up Consultant.

Staff the Resident Airway Fellow rota in and out of hours on the Neuro Intensive Care Unit.

Further training in practical procedures relevant to Neuro Intensive Care including but not limited to: central venous cannulations including subclavian, transfer medicine, bedside ECHO and lung ultrasound.

Specific training in Neuro ICU procedures and monitoring such as external ventricular drains and their cerebrospinal fluid sampling, analysis and intrathecal drug administration, lumbar puncture and management of lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitoring and parenchymal brain tissue oxygenation monitoring and its management as well as participation in brain stem death testing procedure and subsequent liaison with our specialist organ donation teams (for both DCD and DBD).

Active participation in Unit and Departmental teaching in the subjects of critical care, neuro-anaesthesia, neurosurgery and acute neurology, as well as general medicine and infectious diseases relevant to the neurocritical care patient.

Opportunities for neurology, neuroanaesthesia, neurosurgery and neuro intensive care research with the aim of presentation at local, national and international meetings such as the annual NACCS (neuroanaesthesia and critical care society) UK conference, EuroNeuro and the LIVES meetings for the European Intensive Care Society.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FORPrior recent experience working in anaesthesia and critical care within a UK NHS Trust.

Successful attainment of minimal anaesthesia airway competence, demonstrated through evidence of full completion of the Initial Assessment of Anaesthetic Competence (IAC) certificate or its equivalent.

Proficiency at arterial line insertion and central venous cannulation, independent ability and interest in teaching these skills to juniors.

Proficiency at intra- (and, where possible, inter-) hospital transfers of Level 3 patients.

Interest in the speciality and knowledge of common neurological emergencies and relevant critical care syndromes.

A desire to gain more experience in the care of the neurologically injured critical care patient with ongoing training aiming towards attainment of either CCT or CESR in either Intensive Care or Anaesthesia.

Appointment will be made under local contractual terms and conditions of service for Trust appointed (non-training fellow doctors and dentists).Successful candidates will have an educational framework equivalent to training grade doctors, and there will be a named educational supervisor assigned at the start of the post. The opportunity for Continued Professional Development (CPD) is highly supported and encouraged by the Trust, with options available to take study leave. All licensed doctors must meet the GMC requirements for revalidation and there will be an annual appraisal to support this process.

Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.

Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g. additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay)

Basic Salary MT04 £61,825 | Basic Salary MT05 £70,425

Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills. Eligibility criteria for appointment to a Nodal Point 5;

-Have a minimum of 6 years of Specialty training-Hold relevant higher specialty exam (e.g FRCP, FRCA, FRCS)-A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates they meet the criteria for progression (in line with the Curriculum for the speciality similar to deanery trainee)

Travelling expenses will not be paid for attending interview Please note that GMC registration (with a licence to practice) and right to work in the UK are essential for this role.

Successful applicants will already have GMC registration or will be able to demonstrate they are eligible.

Applicants requiring Tier 2 sponsorship should ensure they meet the Home Office application criteria prior to submitting an application.

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Job Reference; 188-MA10325 - This vacancy closes on or before 16th April 2025

Successful applicants will have preliminary competence in the airway management of the critically unwell patient as well as prior experience working in anaesthesia and/or critical care for a minimum of at least 6 months. Demonstration of full attainment of the anaesthetic Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) or equivalent is essential. Experience in intra- (and where possible inter-) hospital transfers is required. Proficiency at central venous and arterial cannulation is mandatory. Appropriate supporting evidence would include satisfactory workplace-based assessments (WBPAs) or equivalent, which demonstrate independent practice. Applicants with training backgrounds in anaesthesia, critical care and any Acute Care Common Stem speciality training will be considered. The majority of our successful applicants join us at ST3 or above.

Full support for study leave will be given. Resident Airway Fellows are encouraged to participate in the many ongoing clinical research trials within the Wessex Neurological Centre and present at relevant regional, national and international meetings with full funding available for this.Our sub-speciality team have recently been named Team of the Year at the Intensive Care Society Awards 2023 and we are proud to have a hugely talented multidisciplinary group of individuals who contribute to our excellent patient outcomes. The Unit is recognised nationally by the UK Intensive Care Medicine speciality training committee for training in Intensive Care Medicine. Previous fellows have gone on to gain successful training posts in anaesthesia, intensive care, medicine, neurosurgery, academia and emergency medicine, ultimately leading to successful CCT or CESR accreditation. Our feedback in providing training and development in these areas is consistently excellent.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Training & Experience

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• Previous work in NHS anaesthesia
• Completion of 3-6 month attainment of the anaesthetic "Initial Assessment of Competence" (IAC) Certificate or equivalent demonstrating airway competence
• More than 3 years working as a doctor since gaining medical degree

Desirable

• Advanced life support certification (ALS or equivalent)
• Post graduate examinations (FRCA/MRCP/FFICM/MCEM/EDIC) or equivalent
• Previous work in NHS Intensive Care Unit/s
• Previous work in other acute specialty

Aptitudes and skills

Essential

• Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
• Core ICU practical & transfer skills: WBPA evidence or equivalent

Desirable

• Advanced ICU practical skills such as FICE accreditation at ECHO and/or lung ultrasound
• Evidence of competence at inter-hospital Level 3 transfers

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

Address

Southampton General Hospital

Tremona Road

Southampton

SO16 6YD

Employer's website

https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)