Job summary
Trust Doctor (eqv to ST3+) in ITU
Newham University Hospital
If you are looking for a challenging post in critical care as a step into higher training or you seek to develop your critical care skills, then this job is for you!
This post in Critical Care Medicine offers the post holder an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic critical care unit where you will gain experience in the management of a wide range of medical pathologies and be able to develop key managerial and governance skills. The hospital is part of the Northeast London Critical Care Network and is supported by the tertiary centres at the Royal London and St Bartholomew's hospitals.
The post holder will be working alongside experienced ICM colleagues and will be fully supported do develop the hard and soft skills to become an effective critical care fellow. The unit is very active in research and audit with several presentations at international and national conferences and participation will be encouraged. The post holder will also be expected to take a lead on developing and implementing a QIP during their time and will contribute to the unit meetings and journal club presentations.
While this is a 12-month post, there may be the opportunity to extend the contract to either continue in critical care or to work in anaesthetics. Career development, including Portfolio pathway/CESR, will be actively supported.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality clinical care to critically ill patients
Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans for patients.
Ensure the highest standards of communication with patients, their families and the MDT, including maintaining an accurate written record.
Participate in teaching and training activities for medical students, junior medical staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and clinical governance processes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
Participate in the on-call rota for the Intensive Care Unit
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
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MINIMUM 12 months ICM PLUS 12 months anaesthetics or a further 12 months ICM or EM.
- ALS
Desirable
- Completion of stage 1 ICM/anaesthetics training MRCP/FRCA (primary) /FFICM/MRCEM (primary)
- APLS/EPLS/ ATLS
- EDIC/EDAIC
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competence in airway management, including management of the difficult airway
- Competence in critical care procedures: Initiation of advanced organ support, central vascular access, chest drain insertion, bronchoscopy, patient transportation, and ability to interpret key diagnostic tests.
- Ultrasound skills for vascular access and shock assessment
Desirable
- FICE/Level 1 ultrasound sign-off
- Transfer training
- Experience of percutaneous tracheostomy
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching and Simulation
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Instructor on Life Support course(s)- ALS/ATLS/APLS
- Basic teaching skills e.g. Teaching the teacher to Teach course/ SIM facilitator course
Governance
Essential
- Understanding the principals of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of audit or quality improvement
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GMC Registration
- MINIMUM 12 months ICM PLUS 12 months anaesthetics or a further 12 months ICM or EM.
- ALS
Desirable
- Completion of stage 1 ICM/anaesthetics training MRCP/FRCA (primary) /FFICM/MRCEM (primary)
- APLS/EPLS/ ATLS
- EDIC/EDAIC
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competence in airway management, including management of the difficult airway
- Competence in critical care procedures: Initiation of advanced organ support, central vascular access, chest drain insertion, bronchoscopy, patient transportation, and ability to interpret key diagnostic tests.
- Ultrasound skills for vascular access and shock assessment
Desirable
- FICE/Level 1 ultrasound sign-off
- Transfer training
- Experience of percutaneous tracheostomy
Teaching and Training
Essential
- Experience in teaching and Simulation
- Commitment to lifelong learning
Desirable
- Instructor on Life Support course(s)- ALS/ATLS/APLS
- Basic teaching skills e.g. Teaching the teacher to Teach course/ SIM facilitator course
Governance
Essential
- Understanding the principals of governance and risk management
Desirable
- Experience of audit or quality improvement
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).
