Job summary
The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in intensive care medicine. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for intensive care medicine or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.
Main duties of the job
Four consultants cover the units during the daytime. A flexible rota design is on offer to compliment the individual requirements of any post-holder. A standard day is 8 a.m.-6 p.m. 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 10 p.m. 7 days per week and non-resident thereafter dependent on clinical requirements.
The Critical Care Consultant team 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 (9 fully qualified with 2 in training), speciality trainees, foundation doctors and trust doctors.
About us
Clinical/ on-call responsibilities
Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Intensive Care Medicine
Undertake any responsibility which relates to the agreed special interests
Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
Provide professional supervision and management of junior medical staff
Be actively involved in the management of the department including attendance at the weekly rotational Consultant/Directorate/Senior Staff meeting/ Clinical governance meetings
Take part in annual appraisals (mandatory for all Consultants). Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation
Teaching and Training
There is ample opportunity for the successful candidate to become involved in teaching and training at any level.
An active weekly teaching programme is in place for both Middle Grades and Residents, alongside weekly multi-disciplinary simulation and regular journal club sessions. The unit is a centre for Stage 3 ICM training (with up to three Stage 3 ICM NTNs at any one time).
The department also has 7 FICE/FUSIC accredited mentors and many colleagues with active educational interests involving the multidisciplinary team. As a university teaching hospital, the department also receives a large number of both undergraduate trainees throughout the year.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further details regarding this post.
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to work productively within a multidisciplinary team
- oExperience of supervising junior medical staff
- oEvidence of active teaching involvement
Desirable
- oManagement training
- oSuccess in obtaining funding for research
- oOther teaching skills/experience
- oEstablished teaching interest such as ATLS /ETC, ALS Instructor
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oEvidence of completion of formal training programme in ICM
- oFFICM and/or EDIC and/or Equivalent
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist
- oRegister or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oTraining in appraisal techniques
- oQualifications in other specialist skill
- oEducational Supervisor Training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oClinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training program in Intensive Care Medicine
- oExperience of leading improvement programmes, implementing change and monitoring compliance
- oEvidence of teaching/training junior medical staff and undergraduate students
Desirable
- oEvidence of research
- oEvidence of innovative service developments
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of ICU patients
- oAbility to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oSupportive
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oCommitment to good team working and relationships
- oResident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
- oAwareness of own personal development needs
- oFlexibility to respond to changing service
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oExperience in counselling
- oExperience in team working outside of work
- oAbility to meet the travel requirements of the post
Person Specification
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Essential
- oAbility to work productively within a multidisciplinary team
- oExperience of supervising junior medical staff
- oEvidence of active teaching involvement
Desirable
- oManagement training
- oSuccess in obtaining funding for research
- oOther teaching skills/experience
- oEstablished teaching interest such as ATLS /ETC, ALS Instructor
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- oFull GMC registration
- oEvidence of completion of formal training programme in ICM
- oFFICM and/or EDIC and/or Equivalent
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist
- oRegister or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oTraining in appraisal techniques
- oQualifications in other specialist skill
- oEducational Supervisor Training
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- oClinical experience equivalent to completion of a formal training program in Intensive Care Medicine
- oExperience of leading improvement programmes, implementing change and monitoring compliance
- oEvidence of teaching/training junior medical staff and undergraduate students
Desirable
- oEvidence of research
- oEvidence of innovative service developments
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- oAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of ICU patients
- oAbility to organise, prioritise, delegate, and manage
- oAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies
- oEnthusiasm and ability to work under pressure
- oSupportive
- oCaring attitude to patients
- oCommitment to good team working and relationships
- oResident within 10 miles or 30 minutes of the hospital
- oAwareness of own personal development needs
- oFlexibility to respond to changing service
Desirable
- oIT skills
- oExperience in counselling
- oExperience in team working outside of work
- oAbility 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).
