Job summary
Consultant Anaesthetist with an Interest in Intensive Care Medicine
There is major anaesthetic involvement in the Critical Care Unit. The Critical Care Unit contains 6 ITU beds and 3 Surgical HDU beds used flexibly. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in the development of further services at the Trust. The Critical Care Unit is part of Northwest Critical Care Network and participate actively in RICON (risk in critical care over network) and ICNARC.
Emergency Surgery is particularly well catered for around the week; 10 theatre sessions are provided each week for Trauma. In addition, there is 24 hour cover for all emergencies, though after 12 am the policy of operating only on life or limb threatening cases or maternity is in force.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high quality anaesthetic service to the people of Tameside and Glossop.
The Critical Care Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust is situated on the First Floor; 9 bedded facility including 6 level III beds and 3 level II (surgical HDU) beds, though beds are used flexibly. It is a modern facility with state of the art monitoring and capacity for cardiac output monitoring (LidCO and ODM), invasive monitoring and haemofilteration (using Prismaflux machines). The unit has recently purchased a high frequency oscillator for use in severe hypoxaemia.
The unit is covered weekdays by a consultant with an interest in ITU (forms part of a 9 week rota) and two staff grade or trainee. One of these two staff grades or trainees is responsible to take outreach referrals under supervision of Consultant. Trainees rotate on occasion through ITU, which is accredited for basic and intermediate ICM training. There is ICM consultant ward rounds twice daily as required by ICS standards and RCoA. There is separate Critical Care and General Consultant oncall rota.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE PROVISION
Services
Critical care is covered by 9 Consultants on a hot week basis with out of hr call shared in 1:9 Rota. We are part of Northwest Critical care Network. Middle tier rota is provided mainly SAS doctors.
The unit is recognized for higher training in ICM. Facilities for Tracheostomies, Ventilation, Hemofiltration, Cardiac output monitoring are available as required. Acute coronary care unit is next door to Critical care unit.
During the current COVID 19 pandemic the rota is subject to national and regional guidance depending on case load and might be converted to a resident shift pattern on transient basis for service provision needs.
The ICU team also takes part in MERIT and Critical Care Out Reach service round the clock. Adequate support is provided from experienced SAS and foundation doctors to roster both ICUs.
The department provides Anaesthetic services on a single site to Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust for General Surgery, Minor Vascular, Orthopaedic, ENT and Oral Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology. A service is also provided to the Accident & Emergency Department, the Critical Care Unit and the Psychiatric Department (for ECTs).
3.3 EQUIPMENT
All operating theatre suites are equipped to recognised modern standards and recommendations.
The Anaesthetic Department is part of the North West, South School of Anaesthesia.
The Post
- Job Title Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in ICM.
- Contract 6 months initially
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high quality anaesthetic service to the people of Tameside and Glossop.
4.1 Clinical
The appointee will be expected to participate in the overall provision of Anaesthetic services within the department to deputise for absent colleagues, to work flexibly, to ensure service and patient care, to achieve value for money through making the most effective use of available resources. This job description is intended to cover the main parts of the post; the actual pattern of work is negotiable to meet service and training needs.
The Critical Care Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust is situated on the First Floor; 9 bedded facility including 6 level III beds and 3 level II (surgical HDU) beds, though beds are used flexibly. It is a modern facility with state of the art monitoring and capacity for cardiac output monitoring (LidCO and ODM), invasive monitoring and haemofilteration (using Prismaflux machines). The unit has recently purchased a high frequency oscillator for use in severe hypoxaemia.
Soon there will be Ground floor Critical Care Unit to look after level 2 patients. COVID respiratory therapy level 2 facility of 6 beds
The unit is covered weekdays by a consultant with an interest in ITU (forms part of a 9 week rota) and two staff grade or trainee. One of these two staff grades or trainees is responsible to take outreach referrals under supervision of Consultant. Trainees rotate on occasion through ITU, which is accredited for basic and intermediate ICM training. There is ICM consultant ward rounds twice daily as required by ICS standards and RCoA. There is separate Critical Care and General Consultant oncall rota.
There is one F1 doctor rotates through ICM module as agreed by the Local Foundation Programme.
One Advance ITU practitioner currently works for two days a week in ITU. We intend to expand the role in ITU.
The hospital benefits from a team of Outreach nurses (band 7) who have a close working relationship with ITU and Theatres. The unit admits over 300 patients per year, two thirds of which receive ventilator and multi organ support. It participates in the ICNARC and other initiatives through the GM critical care network.
The unit regularly takes medical students from Manchester Medical School and the consultants are involved in the supervision and teaching of such students
4.2 Training and Post Graduate Education
The college tutor has overall responsibility of supervising training and organisation of educational programs. The Trust is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Post Graduate Dean for Teaching. The prime teaching role of the consultant is the regular instruction of the training grades on a day to day basis during the course of clinical work. It is expected that the consultant will supervise training grade clinical work as an everyday routine and fulfill an active teaching role within the North West, South SHO School of Anaesthesia.
4.3 Management
The senior decision making body of the Trust is the Trust Executive Management Group which comprises the Chief Executive and the other Executive Directors.
Mr. Brendan Ryan is the Medical Director, Mrs Trish Cavanagh is Chief Operating Officer. Mrs Fiona New is the Associate Medical Director and Dr. A Kulkarni is Lead Consultant for the Anaesthetic Department & Theatres and Dr B Ahmed is Lead Consultant for ICU.
4.4 Good Practice
The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the Guidelines and standards as laid down in the document Good Practice A Guide for Departments of Anaesthesia and have an annually updated Personal Portfolio.
4.5 Clinical Research
Opportunities for clinical research are encouraged. If funds are required for the purchase of special equipment or for temporary assistance with staff, financial support may sometimes be obtained locally.
- CLINICAL CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS
A hospital consultant has continuing clinical responsibility for any patient under his or her care. A consultant and the Trust shall agree a job plan for the performance of duties under the contract of employment. For the purpose of drawing up a job plan, the Trust takes the following duties into account:-
- JOB PLAN ANAESTHESIA AND ICM
A substantive Consultant position carries 10 PA contract, however the post-holder will work a full week in ITU and have reduced commitments post ITU week. An indicative job plan is available on request. Final job plan will be negotiated on after interview and may include weekend trauma lists as required by the department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SERVICE PROVISION
Services
Critical care is covered by 9 Consultants on a hot week basis with out of hr call shared in 1:9 Rota. We are part of Northwest Critical care Network. Middle tier rota is provided mainly SAS doctors.
The unit is recognized for higher training in ICM. Facilities for Tracheostomies, Ventilation, Hemofiltration, Cardiac output monitoring are available as required. Acute coronary care unit is next door to Critical care unit.
During the current COVID 19 pandemic the rota is subject to national and regional guidance depending on case load and might be converted to a resident shift pattern on transient basis for service provision needs.
The ICU team also takes part in MERIT and Critical Care Out Reach service round the clock. Adequate support is provided from experienced SAS and foundation doctors to roster both ICUs.
The department provides Anaesthetic services on a single site to Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust for General Surgery, Minor Vascular, Orthopaedic, ENT and Oral Surgery, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology. A service is also provided to the Accident & Emergency Department, the Critical Care Unit and the Psychiatric Department (for ECTs).
3.3 EQUIPMENT
All operating theatre suites are equipped to recognised modern standards and recommendations.
The Anaesthetic Department is part of the North West, South School of Anaesthesia.
The Post
- Job Title Consultant Anaesthetist with an interest in ICM.
- Contract 6 months initially
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated medical and nursing staff committed to providing a high quality anaesthetic service to the people of Tameside and Glossop.
4.1 Clinical
The appointee will be expected to participate in the overall provision of Anaesthetic services within the department to deputise for absent colleagues, to work flexibly, to ensure service and patient care, to achieve value for money through making the most effective use of available resources. This job description is intended to cover the main parts of the post; the actual pattern of work is negotiable to meet service and training needs.
The Critical Care Unit at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care Foundation Trust is situated on the First Floor; 9 bedded facility including 6 level III beds and 3 level II (surgical HDU) beds, though beds are used flexibly. It is a modern facility with state of the art monitoring and capacity for cardiac output monitoring (LidCO and ODM), invasive monitoring and haemofilteration (using Prismaflux machines). The unit has recently purchased a high frequency oscillator for use in severe hypoxaemia.
Soon there will be Ground floor Critical Care Unit to look after level 2 patients. COVID respiratory therapy level 2 facility of 6 beds
The unit is covered weekdays by a consultant with an interest in ITU (forms part of a 9 week rota) and two staff grade or trainee. One of these two staff grades or trainees is responsible to take outreach referrals under supervision of Consultant. Trainees rotate on occasion through ITU, which is accredited for basic and intermediate ICM training. There is ICM consultant ward rounds twice daily as required by ICS standards and RCoA. There is separate Critical Care and General Consultant oncall rota.
There is one F1 doctor rotates through ICM module as agreed by the Local Foundation Programme.
One Advance ITU practitioner currently works for two days a week in ITU. We intend to expand the role in ITU.
The hospital benefits from a team of Outreach nurses (band 7) who have a close working relationship with ITU and Theatres. The unit admits over 300 patients per year, two thirds of which receive ventilator and multi organ support. It participates in the ICNARC and other initiatives through the GM critical care network.
The unit regularly takes medical students from Manchester Medical School and the consultants are involved in the supervision and teaching of such students
4.2 Training and Post Graduate Education
The college tutor has overall responsibility of supervising training and organisation of educational programs. The Trust is recognised by the Royal College of Anaesthetists and the Post Graduate Dean for Teaching. The prime teaching role of the consultant is the regular instruction of the training grades on a day to day basis during the course of clinical work. It is expected that the consultant will supervise training grade clinical work as an everyday routine and fulfill an active teaching role within the North West, South SHO School of Anaesthesia.
4.3 Management
The senior decision making body of the Trust is the Trust Executive Management Group which comprises the Chief Executive and the other Executive Directors.
Mr. Brendan Ryan is the Medical Director, Mrs Trish Cavanagh is Chief Operating Officer. Mrs Fiona New is the Associate Medical Director and Dr. A Kulkarni is Lead Consultant for the Anaesthetic Department & Theatres and Dr B Ahmed is Lead Consultant for ICU.
4.4 Good Practice
The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to the Guidelines and standards as laid down in the document Good Practice A Guide for Departments of Anaesthesia and have an annually updated Personal Portfolio.
4.5 Clinical Research
Opportunities for clinical research are encouraged. If funds are required for the purchase of special equipment or for temporary assistance with staff, financial support may sometimes be obtained locally.
- CLINICAL CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS
A hospital consultant has continuing clinical responsibility for any patient under his or her care. A consultant and the Trust shall agree a job plan for the performance of duties under the contract of employment. For the purpose of drawing up a job plan, the Trust takes the following duties into account:-
- JOB PLAN ANAESTHESIA AND ICM
A substantive Consultant position carries 10 PA contract, however the post-holder will work a full week in ITU and have reduced commitments post ITU week. An indicative job plan is available on request. Final job plan will be negotiated on after interview and may include weekend trauma lists as required by the department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB/BS or EEA equivalent
- FRCA or other appropriate equivalent
- Eligible for CCT in Anaesthesia
- Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- Full and current GMC registration with License to practice
Desirable
- Joint or Dual CCT in ICM with Anaesthesia
- Further postgraduate qualification e.g. FFICM ( Fellow of Faculty of ICM)
- EDICM ( European Diploma in ICM); DICM (UK)
- FICE
Experience
Essential
- Higher Training Module in ICM
- Completion of specialist training in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of expected completion.
- Appropriate training and experience in all branches of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine
Desirable
- Modules in Paediatrics, trauma / Ophthalmology
- Advanced Module in ITU
- APLS/ATLS Certified Provider
- FICE and ultrasound for ICM
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB ChB/BS or EEA equivalent
- FRCA or other appropriate equivalent
- Eligible for CCT in Anaesthesia
- Inclusion on the GMC's Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT
- Full and current GMC registration with License to practice
Desirable
- Joint or Dual CCT in ICM with Anaesthesia
- Further postgraduate qualification e.g. FFICM ( Fellow of Faculty of ICM)
- EDICM ( European Diploma in ICM); DICM (UK)
- FICE
Experience
Essential
- Higher Training Module in ICM
- Completion of specialist training in Anaesthesia or within 6 months of expected completion.
- Appropriate training and experience in all branches of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine
Desirable
- Modules in Paediatrics, trauma / Ophthalmology
- Advanced Module in ITU
- APLS/ATLS Certified Provider
- FICE and ultrasound for ICM
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).
