Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Team at University Hospitals of Northamptonshire!
Are you ready to make a real difference in patient care? We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Consultant with expertise in both Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine. In this exciting, high-impact role, you'll be at the forefront of providing life-saving treatment in high-pressure environments.
It is essential that the post-holder holds the FRCEM or an equivalent qualification and is on the GMC Specialist Register for both Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine, or will obtain a relevant CCT/CESR(CP) within 6 months of the interview.
If you have a passion for delivering exceptional care and thrive in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Main duties of the job
This substantive Consultant post is in Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine, it therefore crosses both services. Applicants are expected to participate actively in the development of both services as well as providing DCC to both. Supervision of resident doctors will also be required in both specialities.
It is expected that the successful applicant will work to an agreed job plan. An indicative version is shown in the table. Once appointed, applicants will have a job plan agreed in conjunction with our clinical director and theirs, on behalf of the Medical Director.
About us
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.
The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
**The current JD is pending approval by RCEM **
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
**The current JD is pending approval by RCEM **
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- At or within 6 months of interview or already on the specialist GMC register.
- FRCA / FFICM / MRCP / FRCEM
- CCT in ICM and Anaesthesia
- Single CCT ICM accommodated
Desirable
- Membership of Specialist Societies
- MD or equivalent
- Further postgraduate qualifications
- EDIC, DICM
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have completed higher training / dual training in ICM (As defined by FICM)
Desirable
- Stage 3 level training (as defined by FICM)
Audit/Research
Essential
- Experience of good quality audit
- Willingness to actively participate in departmental audit/quality improvement
- Relevant research interests
Desirable
- Presentation at recognised national and/or international meetings
- Ongoing research within specialties(s)
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of training for teaching
- Understanding of current educational needs within specialty
Desirable
- Medical education quali-fication
- Commitment to undergraduate / postgraduate and allied professional education
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good Team working abilities
- Good punctuality and organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evidence based change
Desirable
- Appropriate leadership skills
Management
Essential
- Willingness to work in other areas within the trust
- Awareness of current service development issues
- Willingness to share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Desire to develop the post and service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- At or within 6 months of interview or already on the specialist GMC register.
- FRCA / FFICM / MRCP / FRCEM
- CCT in ICM and Anaesthesia
- Single CCT ICM accommodated
Desirable
- Membership of Specialist Societies
- MD or equivalent
- Further postgraduate qualifications
- EDIC, DICM
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Applicants must have completed higher training / dual training in ICM (As defined by FICM)
Desirable
- Stage 3 level training (as defined by FICM)
Audit/Research
Essential
- Experience of good quality audit
- Willingness to actively participate in departmental audit/quality improvement
- Relevant research interests
Desirable
- Presentation at recognised national and/or international meetings
- Ongoing research within specialties(s)
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to postgraduate teaching
- Evidence of training for teaching
- Understanding of current educational needs within specialty
Desirable
- Medical education quali-fication
- Commitment to undergraduate / postgraduate and allied professional education
Interpersonal skills
Essential
- Good Team working abilities
- Good punctuality and organizational skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to evidence based change
Desirable
- Appropriate leadership skills
Management
Essential
- Willingness to work in other areas within the trust
- Awareness of current service development issues
- Willingness to share administrative responsibilities
Desirable
- Desire to develop the post and service
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).
