Job summary
- To provide a high quality and responsive delivery of patient care to the patients in PICU.
- To participate fully in all aspects of the service appropriate to the grade and experience of the potholder.
Main duties of the job
Clinical:
- To manage PICU patients under the supervision of the Chief PICU Fellow and Consultant on Duty.
- To take part in a full-shift rota which will include being resident when on the night shift.
- To undertake teaching and guideline development within the fixed rota.
- To participate in the Paediatric Retrieval rota, initially in a Supernumerary role, the length of which will depend on previous Retrieval experience.
- To have the opportunity to gain airway and access skills experience in theatres.
- To participate in the training of the Retrieval Nurse Practitioners.
- To undertake a P.A.L.S or A.P.L.S Course if have not already done so.
Training of junior staff:
The post holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
There is a structured, formal teaching programme already in place within the PICU.
There are monthly morbidity and mortality meetings
Appointees will also be able to participate in the CME programs within the Departments of Adult ICU, Paediatrics and Anaesthesia.
About us
Department Information:
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit has 23 beds and admits 1,200 general and cardiac patients each year. The South Thames Retrieval Service operates from within the PICU and receives over 1,750 requests each year and retrieves about 950 of these patients.
The unit is accredited to undertake both Year 1 and Year 2 PICM training. Candidates, who have completed their training, in their parent specialty, may wish to seek employment for 6 months.
Main place of employment:
The post will be based at the Evelina Children's Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Training of junior staff:
The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Other Duties and responsibilities:
Clinical:
The postholder will, together with colleagues, be responsible for the provision of services to the Guys & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust to include:
(a) Diagnosis and treatment of patients of the trust in such hospitals, health centres or clinics or other premises as required.
(b) Continuing clinical responsibility for the patients in your charge, allowing for all proper delegation to, and training of, your staff.
Training of junior staff:
The postholder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that postholder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
The postholder will be expected to contribute as appropriate in the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Clinical Governance:
All medical and dental staff are expected to take part in clinical governance activity, including clinical audit, clinical guideline and protocol development and clinical risk management. They will be expected to produce evidence of their contribution in these areas and their audit of their own clinical work as part of their appraisal.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Registration with the Intercollegiate Board for Training in P.I.C.M
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic - MB BS or equivalent. Postgraduate - MRCP, FRCA or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Additional e.g. BSc
- Courses: APLS, or PALS
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of experience and training in parent speciality
- At least 4 complete postgraduate years, or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience in Cardiac or Paediatric Intensive Care
Ability
Essential
- Knowledge - Level of MRCP, FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical skills - Able to perform CPR, intubation, central and arterial lines, intercostal drainage and lumbar puncture
- Clinical skills - Able to make good medical notes
Audit
Essential
- Understand principles and evidence of participation
Desirable
- Presentation at audit meeting
Research
Essential
- Understands principles. Evidence of interest
Desirable
- Publications from research work undertaken previously
Management ability
Essential
- shows interest and demonstrates ability
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to specialty and to learning
- Punctuality and initiative
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- Maintenance of Intensive Care Training log book
Personality
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Registration with the GMC
Desirable
- Registration with the Intercollegiate Board for Training in P.I.C.M
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic - MB BS or equivalent. Postgraduate - MRCP, FRCA or equivalent.
- Full registration with GMC
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- Additional e.g. BSc
- Courses: APLS, or PALS
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of experience and training in parent speciality
- At least 4 complete postgraduate years, or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience in Cardiac or Paediatric Intensive Care
Ability
Essential
- Knowledge - Level of MRCP, FRCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Clinical skills - Able to perform CPR, intubation, central and arterial lines, intercostal drainage and lumbar puncture
- Clinical skills - Able to make good medical notes
Audit
Essential
- Understand principles and evidence of participation
Desirable
- Presentation at audit meeting
Research
Essential
- Understands principles. Evidence of interest
Desirable
- Publications from research work undertaken previously
Management ability
Essential
- shows interest and demonstrates ability
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to specialty and to learning
- Punctuality and initiative
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time
- Maintenance of Intensive Care Training log book
Personality
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities
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).
