Job summary
Consultant in Critical Care and ECMO (10PA)
Applicants are invited to apply for a Consultant post in Critical Care and ECMO at Barts Health NHS Trust, based at St Bartholomew's Hospital. This will be within the department of Perioperative medicine.
St Bartholomew's hospital hosts the Barts Heart and Thorax Centre along with the Barts Cancer Centre. It is the largest specialist cardiovascular centre in the country, bringing together a wide range of expertise in clinical care, research and education for cardiovascular conditions including complex aortovascular disease, adult congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join the existing team of 54 anaesthetists and intensivists who provide cardiothoracic and general anaesthesia and critical care. This post is primarily based on the 6A intensive care unit which provides care for patients with cardiological disease (e.g. cardiogenic shock or following out of hospital cardiac arrest), any patient requiring extracorporeal support (e.g. ECMO, Impella) and patients with haemato- and solid oncology disease.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be appointed on a 10 programmed activity contract comprisingof 8.5 DCC and 1.5 SPA. The on call frequency is 1:7 requiring cover of ICU and ECMO. It isexpected that the successful candidate will support the training and education of medical andnon-medical staff.
More programmed activities upto a maximum of 12 may be negotiable for additional clinicalor non-clincal roles that the service needs to support. This is subject to negotiation with thesuccessful candidate.In terms of timing and content of sessions and it may be possible toadjust the post to fulfil the known gaps in our workforce for anaesthesia (cardiothoracic,general and fertility) and critical care follow up.
The list of duties will be altered to reflect changing needs of the post, subject to negotiation.Indeed, the job plan is subject to annual review and re-negotiation between the post holderand Clinical Leads.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More programmed activities upto a maximum of 12 may be negotiable for additional clinicalor non-clincal roles that the service needs to support. This is subject to negotiation with thesuccessful candidate.In terms of timing and content of sessions and it may be possible toadjust the post to fulfil the known gaps in our workforce for anaesthesia (cardiothoracic,general and fertility) and critical care follow up.
Job description
Job responsibilities
More programmed activities upto a maximum of 12 may be negotiable for additional clinicalor non-clincal roles that the service needs to support. This is subject to negotiation with thesuccessful candidate.In terms of timing and content of sessions and it may be possible toadjust the post to fulfil the known gaps in our workforce for anaesthesia (cardiothoracic,general and fertility) and critical care follow up.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications/Clinical Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration with a valid license to practice
- On Specialist Register in anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine, or, if in training within 6 months of going on Specialist Register
- Postgraduate qualification in ICM
Desirable
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Proficient in relevant procedures such as vascular access, fibreoptic bronchoscopy
- Higher training in Intensive Care Medicine of at least 12 months.
- Training and experience in specialist cardiological critical care
- Experience in the perioperative care of cardiothoracic patients
- Training and experience in the care of patients supported with ECMO
- Training and experience in the cannulation of patients for ECMO.
- Training and experience in the delivery of mobile ECMO and retrieval from other hospital.
Desirable
- Advanced transoesophageal echocardiography skills
- Experience working across boundaries (e.g. between specialties, local and national education providers, and across professional groups)
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
- Evidence of training in teaching skills
- Evidence of supporting the development, assessment and appraisal of doctors in training
- Sound understanding of training relationships within the programmes for ICM, IMT and anaesthesia
Desirable
- CALS, ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
- Certificate of education
- Involvement in undergraduate education
- Ability to promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of medical education
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
- Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable
- PhD/MD
- GCP certified
- Established academic links and collaboration
- Published or submitted research
- Familiarity with translation of basic science research into clinical practice
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications/Clinical Skills
Essential
- GMC Registration with a valid license to practice
- On Specialist Register in anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine, or, if in training within 6 months of going on Specialist Register
- Postgraduate qualification in ICM
Desirable
Special Knowledge/Abilities and/or Experience
Essential
- Proficient in relevant procedures such as vascular access, fibreoptic bronchoscopy
- Higher training in Intensive Care Medicine of at least 12 months.
- Training and experience in specialist cardiological critical care
- Experience in the perioperative care of cardiothoracic patients
- Training and experience in the care of patients supported with ECMO
- Training and experience in the cannulation of patients for ECMO.
- Training and experience in the delivery of mobile ECMO and retrieval from other hospital.
Desirable
- Advanced transoesophageal echocardiography skills
- Experience working across boundaries (e.g. between specialties, local and national education providers, and across professional groups)
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Involvement in teaching junior medical staff, nurses and allied health professionals
- Evidence of training in teaching skills
- Evidence of supporting the development, assessment and appraisal of doctors in training
- Sound understanding of training relationships within the programmes for ICM, IMT and anaesthesia
Desirable
- CALS, ATLS, ALS, APLS or PALS instructor status
- Certificate of education
- Involvement in undergraduate education
- Ability to promote equality of opportunity in all aspects of medical education
Personal Skills/Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly and intelligently in written and spoken English
- Ability to lead a multidisciplinary team, make decisions and exert appropriate authority.
- Ability to build strong and effective relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues
- Ability to gain confidence and trust
- Ability to cope with pressure and adapt to change
Desirable
- Leadership skills appropriate to leading a multidisciplinary team
- Directing and teaching medical, nursing and other professions allied to anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Research
Essential
- Understands research methodology
- Actively encourages research with junior and other staff
Desirable
- PhD/MD
- GCP certified
- Established academic links and collaboration
- Published or submitted research
- Familiarity with translation of basic science research into clinical practice
Other
Essential
- Commitment to continuing personal development and medical education
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and clinical audit
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).
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).
