Job summary
This is an exciting time for a consultant in intensive care to join a growing department in a hospital into which emergency services are being centralised.
The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in intensive care medicine. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for intensive care medicine or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
- Leading the care of critically unwell patients in the intensive care unit
- Formulating management plans, updating relatives, performing and supervising practical procedures
- Assessment of patients referred to the intensive care unit from the ward, ED or operating theatre and decision making regarding appropriateness of intensive care admission
- Airway management of all adult patients in the hospital outside the operating theatre
- Supervision and training of trainee doctors, clinical fellows and specialty doctors
- Contribution to the running and management of the intensive care unit so that the highest possible quality of care is delivered to our patients
About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
- FFICM, EDIC or equivalent
- Inclusion on the specialist register / Admission to the register within 6 months of interview (single, dual or joint CCT in Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent)
- Primary medical degree
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
Desirable
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Skills in critical care echocardiography and ultrasound
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g., book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
- Evidence of development and management of change
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions.
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
Desirable
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
- Attendance at management course
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a valid license to practice
- FFICM, EDIC or equivalent
- Inclusion on the specialist register / Admission to the register within 6 months of interview (single, dual or joint CCT in Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent)
- Primary medical degree
Desirable
- Evidence of Accredited Clinical & Educational Supervision of Medical Learners
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Wide experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Broad experience in the management of all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine
- Good understanding of Clinical Governance
- Evidence of audit work and where this has brought about change
Desirable
- Research Skills: Publication of research articles, demonstrating understanding of research methodology and commitments
- Skills in critical care echocardiography and ultrasound
- Evidence of relevant peer reviewed papers and other publications (e.g., book chapter, book editor, case report - not abstracts or letters)
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective teams
- Positive attitude towards members of the wider healthcare team
- Evidence of good organisational and leadership skills
- Evidence of development and management of change
- Ability to manage risk and end of life decisions.
- An understanding of management in the context of the Health Service
Desirable
- Able to manage and lead change internally and within multi-agency setting
- Attendance at management course
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).