Job summary
We are inviting applications to senior clinical fellow posts in the Critical Care department at King's College Hospital (the department covers both the Denmark Hill and Princess Royal University Hospital sites).
Thesuccessful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience of working in a large tertiary critical caredepartment under the mentorship of consultants with a range of tertiary hospital sub specialist interests(including, but not limited to: major trauma; neurology and neurosurgery; cardiology and cardiothoracicsurgery; haematology including haemoncology.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will involve performing daily reviews on ICU patients and present findings on the MDT ward round in conjunction with the consultant support the clinical decision making of junior medical and nursing staff as the senior member of the critical care team
Review critically unwell patients outside of critical care- Admit, stabilise and formulate an initial management plan for critically unwell adults
Completely initiate ventilation, use vasopressors, insert CVC and arterial lines and be able to transfer the critically unwell patient.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of £1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and around 14,000 staff based across 5 main sites in South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local hospital services across its different sites, and specialist services from King's College Hospital (KCH) sites at Denmark Hill in Camberwell and at the Princess Royal University Hospital (PRUH) site in Bromley.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
The trust-wide strategy Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we can take Team King's to another level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Also within time in post the successful candidate will also be asked to support the learning development of other members of the critical care team (including undergraduates); participate in clinical governance and quality improvement and also to set individual goals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Also within time in post the successful candidate will also be asked to support the learning development of other members of the critical care team (including undergraduates); participate in clinical governance and quality improvement and also to set individual goals
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable Medical Qualification
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g MD)
Professional/Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration and licensing with the GMC at time of appointment
Training and experience
Essential
- At least 1 year working within critical care OR 6 months working within critical care AND 3 years working within an acute medical specialty (anaesthesia, emergency medicine, acute medicine, internal medicine specialties)
Desirable
- Evidence of special commitment to critical care
- Demonstrable research experience
- Demonstrable teaching experience
- Experience of working within the NHS
Personal Skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
Desirable
- ATLS
- Airway Compotent
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Communication
Essential
- Good standard of written and spoken English to facilitate communication with patients, healthcare professionals and other staff
Desirable
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable Medical Qualification
Desirable
- MRCP or equivalent
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g MD)
Professional/Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration and licensing with the GMC at time of appointment
Training and experience
Essential
- At least 1 year working within critical care OR 6 months working within critical care AND 3 years working within an acute medical specialty (anaesthesia, emergency medicine, acute medicine, internal medicine specialties)
Desirable
- Evidence of special commitment to critical care
- Demonstrable research experience
- Demonstrable teaching experience
- Experience of working within the NHS
Personal Skills and attributes
Essential
- Effective communicator, able to work in a close-knit team and co-operate with all medical and paramedical staff
Desirable
- ATLS
- Airway Compotent
- Familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Communication
Essential
- Good standard of written and spoken English to facilitate communication with patients, healthcare professionals and other staff
Desirable
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).
