Job summary
We are looking for 1 Senior Clinical fellow at University Hospital Lewisham, Lewisham, ICU. The post is full-time and is entirely within the Critical Care Unit for the contract duration. Rota pending, applicants who perform satisfactorily may be given a further period of 6 months within Critical Care or Anaesthesia.
The successful applicant will work in a EWTD compliant, 1:6 rota with prospective cover of annual and study leave. There are at least 2 juniors on both LDs and Nights.
The critical care unit is a new 18-bed unit on the third floor of a new 6 storey PFI development that was completed in 2006. The unit consists of single cubicle bed spaces and is equipped with modern monitoring and diagnostic equipment and with IT access at each bed space. The unit admits 800 patients per year - 40% of whom receive level 3 care and 60% are from Medical specialties.
The unit subscribes to ICNARC which provides a comparative audit service to more than 90% of units in England, outcome data is consistently better than that predicted by patients' illness severity.
Main duties of the job
Assess each patient every day on the ward round and plan patient care under the supervision of the Critical Care Consultant.
Participate with the other members of the team in the ongoing medical care of all the patients on the unit.
Attend and present patients every morning at the handover round and again each evening at the handover round to the Critical Care Resident on night shift
Document and execute a clinical management plan with the Critical Care Consultant on the unit during the day or on call at night regarding the care of all patients on the unit
About us
Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:
- Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
- Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
- Improving the experience of staff with disability
- Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
- Making equalities mainstream
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communicate effectively with the Critical Care Consultant regarding all new referrals for admission.
Work effectively with trainees from other specialties (most commonly Anaesthetics) to provide safe out of hours care to critically ill patients
Follow all Trust and Critical Care Unit policies at all times, including policies for the clinical management of patients, Infection Control policy and reporting of accidents and incidents according to the Trusts Clinical Risk Management policy.
Participate in the ongoing Clinical Audit program on the unit as well as any clinical research projects that are in progress.
Participate in the teaching and education program for all trainees on the unit
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communicate effectively with the Critical Care Consultant regarding all new referrals for admission.
Work effectively with trainees from other specialties (most commonly Anaesthetics) to provide safe out of hours care to critically ill patients
Follow all Trust and Critical Care Unit policies at all times, including policies for the clinical management of patients, Infection Control policy and reporting of accidents and incidents according to the Trusts Clinical Risk Management policy.
Participate in the ongoing Clinical Audit program on the unit as well as any clinical research projects that are in progress.
Participate in the teaching and education program for all trainees on the unit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full Registration with GMC with license to practice
Competencies
Essential
- ALS provider (Advanced Life Support)
Desirable
- Airway management skills
- Competency in vascular access, including central venous catheter insertion
Experience
Essential
- Foundation Year 2 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- At least one year post foundation year experience in Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience in Anaesthesia
- Evidence of participation in research and/or clinical audit projects
General skills
Essential
- Good communication skills in verbal and written English
- Basic IT (information technology skills) and familiar with software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Ability to prioritise tasks and show effective time management
- Enthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliable
- Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically/Mentally fit to pass occupational health assessment.
- New work permit rules apply to this post
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree
- Full Registration with GMC with license to practice
Competencies
Essential
- ALS provider (Advanced Life Support)
Desirable
- Airway management skills
- Competency in vascular access, including central venous catheter insertion
Experience
Essential
- Foundation Year 2 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- At least one year post foundation year experience in Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience in Anaesthesia
- Evidence of participation in research and/or clinical audit projects
General skills
Essential
- Good communication skills in verbal and written English
- Basic IT (information technology skills) and familiar with software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good interpersonal skills
- Working with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Personal qualities
Essential
- Able to work under pressure
- Aware of own limitations and when to ask for help
- Ability to prioritise tasks and show effective time management
- Enthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliable
- Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements
Essential
- Physically/Mentally fit to pass occupational health assessment.
- New work permit rules apply to this post
Administration
Essential
- Familiar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changes
Desirable
- Some understanding of clinical risk management
Audit
Essential
- Through understanding of principles of medical audit
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in audit project
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).
