Job summary
This post has been developed to allow its holder to attain the required skills to work at the level of a critical care consultant in the future. The holder will work towards attainment of clinical and professional competencies aligned with the Stage 3 ICM training curriculum, whilst also working towards completion of a postgraduate examination in critical care.
The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid license to practice and be on the specialist register for Anaesthesia or other allied speciality or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
Fellows will initially share a rota pattern with the departmental middle grades before working towards increasingly independent working and supervised on calls over the period of the fellowship. Four consultants cover the units during the daytime between 8-6pm with two consultants covering until 9pm.
There is a strong Consultant presence out of hours. The current night time on call frequency is at present 1:14 for full time consultants. Night time on call is resident until 10pm 7 days per week and non-resident thereafter dependent on clinical requirements.
About us
The department is supported by a strong middle grade tier comprising of highly experienced Specialty Trainees in ICM, Clinical Fellows, MTI Fellows and Anaesthetic trainees. We have 2 middle grade doctors resident overnight.
The resident rota contains an expanding number of ACCP's (8 fully qualified with 2 in training), speciality trainees, foundation doctors and trust doctors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and detailed information please see attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and detailed information please see attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of completion of formal training programme in speciality allied to ICM
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Additional Degree (MSc)
- Educational Supervisor Training
- Commitment to undertaking Postgraduate ICM Examination
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training program in speciality allied to ICM
- Evidence of SIA in ICM or equivalent
- Experience of leading improvement programmes, implementing change and monitoring compliance.
- Evidence of teaching/training junior medical staff and undergraduate students
Desirable
- Evidence of research
- Evidence of innovative service developments
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Ability to work productively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Management training
- Success in obtaining funding for research
Teaching and training experiences
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Evidence of active teaching involvement
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
- Established teaching interest such as ATLS /ETC, ALS Instructor
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of ICU patients
- Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive approach to colleagues
- Caring attitude to patients and families
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Awareness of own personal development needs
Desirable
- IT skills
- Experience in team working in other environments
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Evidence of completion of formal training programme in speciality allied to ICM
- Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- Training in appraisal techniques
- Additional Degree (MSc)
- Educational Supervisor Training
- Commitment to undertaking Postgraduate ICM Examination
Clinical experience and effectiveness
Essential
- Clinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training program in speciality allied to ICM
- Evidence of SIA in ICM or equivalent
- Experience of leading improvement programmes, implementing change and monitoring compliance.
- Evidence of teaching/training junior medical staff and undergraduate students
Desirable
- Evidence of research
- Evidence of innovative service developments
Management and administrative experience
Essential
- Ability to work productively within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Management training
- Success in obtaining funding for research
Teaching and training experiences
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Evidence of active teaching involvement
Desirable
- Other teaching skills/experience
- Established teaching interest such as ATLS /ETC, ALS Instructor
Personal attributes
Essential
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of ICU patients
- Ability to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, nurses and other agencies
- Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- Supportive approach to colleagues
- Caring attitude to patients and families
- Commitment to good team working and relationships
- Awareness of own personal development needs
Desirable
- IT skills
- Experience in team working in other environments
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
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).
