Job summary
The Trust wishes to appoint a locum Consultant in Critical Care Medicine (Single or dual speciality, full time 10PA). The vacancy has arisen from creation of a new position to improve the resilience of the service.
Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country. The combined Critical Care Departments comprise approximately 60 Critical Care beds.
Aintree University Hospital houses the supra-regional service for vascular surgery, maxillo-facial and ENT surgery, respiratory medicine and endocrinology as well as Acute Medicine and Emergency General surgery. Since 2012, Aintree has been the regional Major Trauma Centre as a part of Mersey and Cheshire Trauma Centre collaborative. Aintree is also provides the region's hyper acute stroke services.
The person appointed will be based at the Aintree site and will be a member of the Critical Care department within the Division of Surgery. Duties will be undertaken in conjunction with Consultant colleagues.
Main duties of the job
The Critical Care Department at University Hospital Aintree is a purpose built 31 bed combined Level 2 and 3 unit. The unit is currently funded for 14 beds at Level 3 and 12 at level 2. The actual daily composition of level 2 and 3 beds is fluid and depends on patient case-mix.
There are between 1200-1400 admissions per year of which 25% are elective surgical patients and approximately 500 level 3 patients are admitted annually. Approximately 100 patients per year require renal support. A full range of organ support is provided including RRT and PiCCO. There is a Critical Care follow-up clinic and an outreach service.
The unit benefits from dedicated cover from Medical Microbiology, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Speech & Language Therapy and Dietetics. We have a close working relationship with our colleagues in the regional Respiratory Centre and long term weaning unit (VIC- based at Aintree).
The department provides 24/7 resident Consultant Intensivist cover and operates a truly 7 day service.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Critical care DCC
The appointee will participate in the provision of 24 hour dedicated clinical cover for the critical care unit. The appointee will participate in the Critical Care day time cover at 1 in 5 frequency, and on call rota at 1 in 16 basis including weekdays and weekends (category A 3% supplement) on a resident on-call basis. The on-call operates on the basis of providing prospective cover for absence.
SPA
Core SPA of 1.5 SPA per week is for the professional development (CPD), personal job planning, personal appraisal, mandatory training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participation in audit, teaching and training.
Additional SPA 1-2 SPA/week for a specific role with responsibilities mutually agreed between the department and the successful applicant (eg Educational Supervision, Undergraduate Lead). This will be subject to regular performance review.
Second specialty DCC - 2PAs of direct clinical care PAs can be supported in a second complementary specialty alongside the Critical Care role. Example job plans for dual specialty roles are provided here but are not exhaustive. For further details on these possibilities, potential applicants should contact Dr Tim Astles, Clinical Lead for Critical Care Medicine.
A detailed job description and person specification is attached to the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Critical care DCC
The appointee will participate in the provision of 24 hour dedicated clinical cover for the critical care unit. The appointee will participate in the Critical Care day time cover at 1 in 5 frequency, and on call rota at 1 in 16 basis including weekdays and weekends (category A 3% supplement) on a resident on-call basis. The on-call operates on the basis of providing prospective cover for absence.
SPA
Core SPA of 1.5 SPA per week is for the professional development (CPD), personal job planning, personal appraisal, mandatory training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect and participation in audit, teaching and training.
Additional SPA 1-2 SPA/week for a specific role with responsibilities mutually agreed between the department and the successful applicant (eg Educational Supervision, Undergraduate Lead). This will be subject to regular performance review.
Second specialty DCC - 2PAs of direct clinical care PAs can be supported in a second complementary specialty alongside the Critical Care role. Example job plans for dual specialty roles are provided here but are not exhaustive. For further details on these possibilities, potential applicants should contact Dr Tim Astles, Clinical Lead for Critical Care Medicine.
A detailed job description and person specification is attached to the advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- On the Specialist register with the GMC, or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
- MBChB or equivalent
- Appropriate higher grade qualifications in ICM, Anaesthesia or other sub-specialty (e.g. FRCA, MRCP, etc.)
- Advanced (FICM stage 3) or equivalent competencies in ICM
- CCT in ICM OR Established and current Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
- ALS and ATLS (or equivalent) accredited at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Post-graduate Diploma or equivalent in Intensive Care Medicine (e.g. FFICM)
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Education Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience of working in Intensive Care in the NHS
- Experience in management of patients in ICU&HDU at senior level
- Documented training in accredited Critical Care departments
- Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
- A basic working knowledge of NHS governance, both clinical and financial.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable competence in Critical Care procedures
Desirable
- Ultrasound accreditation relevant to Critical Care
- FICE accreditation
Aptitude and Leadership
Essential
- Can demonstrate ongoing ability to work within a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary framework in the Critical Care environment
- Management skills including ability to work with others to achieve shared goals
- Evidence of clinical governance activity
- Be able to listen and communicate effectively
- Possess organisational and management abilities including the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
- Evidence of audit/QI activity relevant to Critical Care
- Evidence of organising or presenting educational or academic activities
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Leadership ability including being able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a Clinical Supervisor
Desirable
- Experience in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Simulation experience
- Presentation at recognised national and international meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly and at other sites when required
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- On the Specialist register with the GMC, or within 6 months of eligibility at the time of interview
- MBChB or equivalent
- Appropriate higher grade qualifications in ICM, Anaesthesia or other sub-specialty (e.g. FRCA, MRCP, etc.)
- Advanced (FICM stage 3) or equivalent competencies in ICM
- CCT in ICM OR Established and current Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
- ALS and ATLS (or equivalent) accredited at the time of appointment
Desirable
- Post-graduate Diploma or equivalent in Intensive Care Medicine (e.g. FFICM)
- Teaching qualification
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Education Supervisor
Experience
Essential
- At least 12 months experience of working in Intensive Care in the NHS
- Experience in management of patients in ICU&HDU at senior level
- Documented training in accredited Critical Care departments
- Smooth progression through training consistent with personal circumstances
- A basic working knowledge of NHS governance, both clinical and financial.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable competence in Critical Care procedures
Desirable
- Ultrasound accreditation relevant to Critical Care
- FICE accreditation
Aptitude and Leadership
Essential
- Can demonstrate ongoing ability to work within a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary framework in the Critical Care environment
- Management skills including ability to work with others to achieve shared goals
- Evidence of clinical governance activity
- Be able to listen and communicate effectively
- Possess organisational and management abilities including the ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to work under pressure
- Evidence of audit/QI activity relevant to Critical Care
- Evidence of organising or presenting educational or academic activities
- Willingness to participate in management activities
- Leadership ability including being able to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a Clinical Supervisor
Desirable
- Experience in the delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Simulation experience
- Presentation at recognised national and international meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Other
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly and at other sites when required
- Ability and willingness to undertake further training as necessary
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).
