Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of Speciality Doctor in Critical care and Anaesthesia. The post holder will join a team of 4 specialty doctors, 2 trust grade registrars and ST4+ Deanery trainees on a rolling 1 in 8 rota. The primary responsibility would be to provide senior resident on call cover for critical care. They would join a second tier of junior resident in ICU comprising of Core trainees in Anaesthesia, IMT, ACCS and trust grade SHOs. Based on candidate's previous anaesthetic experience they may be able to take part in anaesthetic sessions during the non-oncall period, providing anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries.The post holder will be expected to provide immediate care to critically ill patients and be able to perform procedures including managing airway emergencies, stabilisation, insertion of invasive vascular access and perform critical care transfers, independently. They would be expected to contribute to teaching, training, mortality and morbidity meetings and other ICU related educational & governance activities.
Main duties of the job
The post holder with join a friendly and supportive team comprising of 8 ICU consultants and 1 Specialist. The Unit was designed in house and forms part of the modern Foundation Wing. It offers a spacious and well lit environment with excellent ergonomics to ensure an optimal experience for both patients and staff. It also boasts excellent facilities for teaching and training including a seminar room with conferencing facilities. The Unit functions as a combined ITU and HDU for both medical and surgical specialties and currently operates to a maximum dependency of 10 level 3 patients, with the intention of gradually increasing capacity over the coming years.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Kettering General Hospital is a defence positive trust, supporting veterans, reservists, spouses & their families, and cadet armed forces volunteers, utilising their unique skills and experiences within the hospital workforce. We provide exceptional support to our employees who serve as reservists, ensuring they can balance their civilian and military responsibilities effectively.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary responsibility will be on providing resident on call cover on a 1 in 8 rota as the senior airway trained resident doctor on shift for ICU.
1. Assess and manage patients in the critical care units and associated areas at the level of ST4 equivalent or above.
2. Provide on-call senior ICU resident cover on a 1:8 rota
3. Provide independent immediate care to critically ill patients including managing airways emergencies with support from on call team, stabilise and transfer.
4. Provide direct supervision for junior resident in ICU, reporting to consultant on call for ICU
5. Provide anaesthesia for ASA 1-3 patients independently in theatres on non on-call weeks.
The contract will be for 10-programmed activities (PAs). These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA) as indicated below.
Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
9 PAs on average per week
over an 8 week cycle:
Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
1.0 Pas
Total Programmed Activities
10 PAs
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Clinical Lead for Critical Care, and the Clinical Director of Anaesthetics and Critical care.
A mutually agreeable date will be arranged on acceptance of the post, but it is hoped that the post holder will be able to start as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary responsibility will be on providing resident on call cover on a 1 in 8 rota as the senior airway trained resident doctor on shift for ICU.
1. Assess and manage patients in the critical care units and associated areas at the level of ST4 equivalent or above.
2. Provide on-call senior ICU resident cover on a 1:8 rota
3. Provide independent immediate care to critically ill patients including managing airways emergencies with support from on call team, stabilise and transfer.
4. Provide direct supervision for junior resident in ICU, reporting to consultant on call for ICU
5. Provide anaesthesia for ASA 1-3 patients independently in theatres on non on-call weeks.
The contract will be for 10-programmed activities (PAs). These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA) as indicated below.
Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
9 PAs on average per week
over an 8 week cycle:
Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
1.0 Pas
Total Programmed Activities
10 PAs
A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Clinical Lead for Critical Care, and the Clinical Director of Anaesthetics and Critical care.
A mutually agreeable date will be arranged on acceptance of the post, but it is hoped that the post holder will be able to start as soon as possible.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice ICM
- A minimum of 4 years of postgraduate training experience since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which at least 2 years should be in intensive care medicine and 2 years in Anaesthesia ALS/ ACLS or equivalent
- Primary FRCA/ EDAIC/ MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical degree
- Additional training in areas relevant to ICM (such as Echocardiography)
- Final FRCA/ FFICM/ EDIC
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of fulltime postgraduate training experience (or equivalent for less than full time trainees) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which at least 2 years should be in intensive care medicine and 2 years in Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience of working in Specialty doctor, senior clinical fellow or Registrar post
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced in assessment, stabilisation and transfer of critically ill patients Experienced in performing procedures in ICU and anaesthesia at ST4 level or above Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in the specialty and able to apply in the job Experienced in making clinical decision, managing risk and seeking help appropriately Able to adapt and work in different clinical settings relevant to the post
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Able to supervise and support junior residents Ability to undertake formal teaching sessions for juniors
- Able to organise and manage clinical care Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership qualities during out of hours work
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork Able to work effectively in a team
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance framework Understand and mitigate risk Clinical audit activities
- Caring Willingness to learn and develop new skills Able to cope under difficult situations Demonstrates honesty and professional integrity Respects other
Desirable
- Higher qualifications in teaching
- Leadership roles QI projects Contributed to policies and guidelines
- Proven ability to communicate in written form (e.g. publications, reports)
- Leadership roles in clinical governance
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice ICM
- A minimum of 4 years of postgraduate training experience since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which at least 2 years should be in intensive care medicine and 2 years in Anaesthesia ALS/ ACLS or equivalent
- Primary FRCA/ EDAIC/ MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher medical degree
- Additional training in areas relevant to ICM (such as Echocardiography)
- Final FRCA/ FFICM/ EDIC
Experience
Essential
- At least 4 years of fulltime postgraduate training experience (or equivalent for less than full time trainees) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which at least 2 years should be in intensive care medicine and 2 years in Anaesthesia
Desirable
- Experience of working in Specialty doctor, senior clinical fellow or Registrar post
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced in assessment, stabilisation and transfer of critically ill patients Experienced in performing procedures in ICU and anaesthesia at ST4 level or above Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in the specialty and able to apply in the job Experienced in making clinical decision, managing risk and seeking help appropriately Able to adapt and work in different clinical settings relevant to the post
- Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Able to supervise and support junior residents Ability to undertake formal teaching sessions for juniors
- Able to organise and manage clinical care Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership qualities during out of hours work
- Evidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork Able to work effectively in a team
- Good spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance framework Understand and mitigate risk Clinical audit activities
- Caring Willingness to learn and develop new skills Able to cope under difficult situations Demonstrates honesty and professional integrity Respects other
Desirable
- Higher qualifications in teaching
- Leadership roles QI projects Contributed to policies and guidelines
- Proven ability to communicate in written form (e.g. publications, reports)
- Leadership roles in clinical governance
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).
