Job summary
This post is for a twelve month fixed term contract, based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH). The hospital has 9 critical care beds used flexibly to admit both medical and surgical patients.
Main duties of the job
No previous experience is required for these posts although some exposure to ICU, anaesthetics, acute medicine or medical simulation/education would be advantageous. The posts will provide excellent training and experience for post-foundation doctors planning careers in anaesthetics, medicine, critical care or surgery, or doctors with more significant experience preparing for specialty training.
About us
The ICU is a 9-bed unit, funded for caring for 4 level 2 ("HDU") and 3 level 3 ("ICU") patients. However, in keeping with recommended practice, the unit is flexible, in accepting varying ratios of the different levels of care, up to the capacity dictated by nursing numbers. The ICU is recognised for basic training, and can easily demonstrate compliance with recommended activity levels and educational supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care with the option of including some responsibilities for training and education through simulation. It is expected that successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for and commitment to medical education of themselves and other staff. The post holder will work for 12 months as part of the Critical Care team at RHCH.
The post holder will work a rota that includes weekdays, evenings and weekends, but not currently nights on-call, covering the Intensive Care Unit. Night-time work may be required depending on the need for critical care surge activity in the face of Covid-19 or clinical pressures on Critical care, but if required would be supported by an anaesthetically trained doctor on-site, as well as dedicated Consultant support from home. The working pattern is compliant with the European Working Time Directive. Total direct clinical care [DCC] hours averaged over 6 weeks will not exceed 48 hours a week.
In addition, a number of Supporting Programmed Activities are expected. This includes compulsory attendance (except when on leave or doing DCC) at:
- Mortality & Morbidity (M&M) meetings
- Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Medical unit meetings / grand rounds
- Timetabled teaching sessions
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is for a Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care with the option of including some responsibilities for training and education through simulation. It is expected that successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for and commitment to medical education of themselves and other staff. The post holder will work for 12 months as part of the Critical Care team at RHCH.
The post holder will work a rota that includes weekdays, evenings and weekends, but not currently nights on-call, covering the Intensive Care Unit. Night-time work may be required depending on the need for critical care surge activity in the face of Covid-19 or clinical pressures on Critical care, but if required would be supported by an anaesthetically trained doctor on-site, as well as dedicated Consultant support from home. The working pattern is compliant with the European Working Time Directive. Total direct clinical care [DCC] hours averaged over 6 weeks will not exceed 48 hours a week.
In addition, a number of Supporting Programmed Activities are expected. This includes compulsory attendance (except when on leave or doing DCC) at:
- Mortality & Morbidity (M&M) meetings
- Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
- Medical unit meetings / grand rounds
- Timetabled teaching sessions
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Licence to practice & full registration with GMC
- Life support course successfully completed (e.g. ALS / ILS / PALS / ATLS)
Desirable
- Previous training in intensive care medicine and/or anaesthetic
- Postgraduate exam success (e.g. MRCP, FRCA, FFICM)
- Life support course instructor
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Worked in the NHS previously
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
Desirable
- At least one year of clinical work in one of Anaesthetics / Emergency Medicine/ Acute medicine / Surgery / ICU
- Taught on life support or deteriorating patient courses (e.g. ALERT course)
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Punctual & reliable
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Teaching skills & experience
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Licence to practice & full registration with GMC
- Life support course successfully completed (e.g. ALS / ILS / PALS / ATLS)
Desirable
- Previous training in intensive care medicine and/or anaesthetic
- Postgraduate exam success (e.g. MRCP, FRCA, FFICM)
- Life support course instructor
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Worked in the NHS previously
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent
Desirable
- At least one year of clinical work in one of Anaesthetics / Emergency Medicine/ Acute medicine / Surgery / ICU
- Taught on life support or deteriorating patient courses (e.g. ALERT course)
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Punctual & reliable
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Teaching skills & experience
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).
