Job summary
Applications are invited for Senior AICU Fellow post with a specialist interest
Severe Respiratory Failure (SRF) and ECMO
We are looking for experienced intensive care doctors (ST5 level and above) to work as Senior Adult Intensive Care Medicine Fellows with a specialist interest in Severe Respiratory Failure (SRF) and ECMO.
You will work as an integral member of the adult intensive care team at Glenfield Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to work in the UK's largest and most experienced centre for adult ECMO.
The successful applicant will be able to develop experience in severe acute respiratory failure and the provision of ECMO, they are also expected to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit / research activity at Glenfield Hospital.
This post commences February 2024 for a fixed term of 12 months.
Main duties of the job
You will become a key member of a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team providing adult intensive care services and gaining valuable experience in the following key areas:
- Air and Road Transport of patients with Severe Respiratory Failure including mobile ECMO.
- Initiation and ongoing management of patients on veno-venous and veno-arterial ECMO o Management of surgical and medical Cardiothoracic intensive care patients - elective and emergency
- Trans-thoracic and trans-oesophageal echocardiography, lung ultrasound.
- Advanced ventilatory techniques - including prone positioning, the use of nitric oxide, APRV and selective lung ventilation.
- The use of a variety of vasoactive drugs, pulmonary artery catheter and intra-aortic balloon pump for cardiac output monitoring and mechanical circulatory support.
- Competence in key practical skills including percutaneous tracheostomy, ECMO cannulation and decannulation, bronchoscopy, intercostal drain insertion and central venous and pulmonary artery catheter insertion for drug delivery, renal support and invasive haemodynamic monitoring.
- Opportunity and support for national presentations of audit / data / research. Successful applicants will be given the opportunity to attend the ECMO Specialist Training Course and Intra-operative Trans-oesophageal Echo Course.
About us
The adult intensive care unit admits in excess of 1500 patients annually and has treated more than 1000 patients in the adult ECMO programme
Glenfield brought ECMO to the UK 29 years ago and is the only centre to care for patients of all ages from neonates to adults. We were the sole UK provider of adult ECMO until designation of 4 more centres in December 2011, making us the oldest and most experienced centre in the UK with national and international renown.
Following planned service reconfiguration in UHL, Glenfield's intensive care unit has expanded to 33 beds admitting in excess of 2000 patients per year.
This is particularly exciting time for Leicester's Hospitals. We have been given £450m by the Government to provide a host of new facilities and reconfigure services between our three main sites. Flagship projects include a new Children's Hospital, a new Maternity Hospital, a new Treatment Centre and two new Intensive Care Units. Equally importantly, we are going "paperless", with a £12m investment in our NerveCentre computer system to help our team deliver world class care.
As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and / or the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced police criminal records disclosure will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious individual to further develop key critical care medicine skills in the provision of advanced respiratory care including ECMO and transport of the critically ill adult and work in a leading cardio-thoracic intensive care unit.
Time will be allocated for nonclinical duties to allow the successful applicant to take part in additional activities.
The unit is recognised for advanced Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) training and this post is suitable for ICM trainees from all disciplines, in particular those on a recognised training programme wishing to pursue a special skills year (SSY) in ECMO during Stage 2 ICM training. Posts are also suitable for single or dual/triple specialty ICM trainees (Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine Acute Internal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Renal Medicine) wishing to pursue an Out of Programme Activity (OOPT or OOPE). We would welcome applications from international medical graduates with the aforementioned training backgrounds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious individual to further develop key critical care medicine skills in the provision of advanced respiratory care including ECMO and transport of the critically ill adult and work in a leading cardio-thoracic intensive care unit.
Time will be allocated for nonclinical duties to allow the successful applicant to take part in additional activities.
The unit is recognised for advanced Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) training and this post is suitable for ICM trainees from all disciplines, in particular those on a recognised training programme wishing to pursue a special skills year (SSY) in ECMO during Stage 2 ICM training. Posts are also suitable for single or dual/triple specialty ICM trainees (Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine Acute Internal Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Renal Medicine) wishing to pursue an Out of Programme Activity (OOPT or OOPE). We would welcome applications from international medical graduates with the aforementioned training backgrounds.
Person Specification
training and experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration or IELTS score greater than 7.5
- Completion of stage 1 ICM training or overseas equivalent (at least 12 months)
- ALS
Desirable
- Completion of stage 2 and/or 3 ICM training or international equivalent
- FFICM
- Prior experience in transfer of the critically ill, completion of a transfer training course
- Prior experience in cardiothoracic intensive care and / or caring for ECMO/SARF patients
2.Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level
Desirable
- Certification Course/Diploma/Masters in Medical Education
3.Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Desirable
- Medical publications or a background of research activity
4.Management
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues
Desirable
5.Communication skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Desirable
Person Specification
training and experience
Essential
- Full GMC registration or IELTS score greater than 7.5
- Completion of stage 1 ICM training or overseas equivalent (at least 12 months)
- ALS
Desirable
- Completion of stage 2 and/or 3 ICM training or international equivalent
- FFICM
- Prior experience in transfer of the critically ill, completion of a transfer training course
- Prior experience in cardiothoracic intensive care and / or caring for ECMO/SARF patients
2.Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching at an undergraduate or post graduate level
Desirable
- Certification Course/Diploma/Masters in Medical Education
3.Research
Essential
- Understanding of research methodology
Desirable
- Medical publications or a background of research activity
4.Management
Essential
- Understanding of the NHS, its strategy and current issues
Desirable
5.Communication skills
Essential
- Clear, fluent and articulate in verbal and written presentation
Desirable
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).
