Job summary
Job Overview ICM
Working in a 14 bedded adult general critical care unit in a busy DGH taking a breadth of acute medical and surgical patients. Additionally, we support tertiary cardiology and haematology services, and contribute to the stabilisation and treatment of critically ill children.
The new purpose-built critical care unit was completed in September 2022. There are 16 single rooms furnished with state of the art equipment. The unit was designed to provide the optimal patient experience, with a focus on privacy, dignity and rehabilitation. Ample support accommodation is provided both for staff and patient's families.
There is a team of 12 consultants well supported by 2 tiers of resident medical cover including 5 ACCPs.
Job Overview (anaesthesia)
Busy DGH environment with responsibility to the Emergency Service on call.
Supported by 19 Consultants, 3 Middle Grades and 3 Anaesthetic Associates (2 more in training).
Supported by currently 41 Trainees.
Responsibility to Maternity Services whilst on call.
Operating lists in ENT, Major Head and Neck Cancer, Dental surgery, Ophthalmology, Trauma, Orthopaedics, General surgery, Breast Surgery, Urological Surgery Including Nephrectomy, Maternity, Gynaecology, Colorectal Surgery, Benign upper GI surgery.
Paediatric surgery held weekly on Thursdays.
Preoperative assessment, Cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
Acute and Chronic pain.
Implantable Continuous Venous Access devices.
Main duties of the job
J The contract will be a 10 PA contract but extra DCC sessions are negotiable.
For example, job plan split between 5.5PA ICM: 4.5PA anaesthesia per week, however subject to negotiation with successful applicant and both departments. The direct clinical care sessions will be delivered on an annualised sessional contract. Consultants work in blocks of time, covering from 8am to 8pm. Overnight, a trainee from both tiers is resident, providing cover to the Critical Care unit and referrals from the wards, theatres and the Emergency Department.
Jobs plans will be formally reviewed within the first 6 months after appointment and agreed according to evidence from actual activity. All consultants will be allocated 1.5 core SPA per week for professional development (CPD). Job Planning, Appraisal, Mandatory Training, attendance at regular team meetings which will have a clinical governance aspect, and participating in Audit. Core SPA time will generally be undertaken within the Trust. Any variation from this principle must be discussed, agreed and made clear within the Consultant Job Plan.
Additional SPA time will be made available to Consultants on the basis of evidenced need. Such allocation will be agreed and subsequently reviewed by the Consultant and their Head of Department during the Job Plan review session. Additional (non-core) SPA time will be undertaken within the Trust or at other agreed NHS sites or academic institutions during the normal working day.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospital has a faculty of engaged, motivated and enthusiastic Trainers to support the students and trainees that we host. We promote a multidisciplinary approach to education and training and the successful candidate would be fully supported by the Medical Education team. The team are keen to develop and support their trainers to enable us to deliver training to the standards required by the GMC.
The Trust is a teaching hospital for the University of Liverpool Medical School and we host 4thand 5thyear students in most specialities. We also have students from UCLAN and Lancaster University who do various placements throughout the trust. The successful candidate will participate in undergraduate teaching within the sessions allocated to support professional activities.
There will also be the opportunity to participate in the supervision and training of Postgraduate trainees. The Trust hosts Junior Doctors in training placements in all specialities, working in collaboration with Health Education England North West. This includes Foundation Doctors, Core Trainees and Specialist Trainees at all levels. There are extensive opportunities for teaching all grades of doctor.
Other opportunities are available for committed and engaged trainers with our postgraduate trainees from Buckingham University, trainee Physician Associates and various other educational programmes
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the Post (ICM)
Clinical
The critical care consultants participate in a team-based job plan. Key elements (not exhaustive) are as follows:
Consultants participate in a rota that provides 2 consultants during daytime hours and 1 consultant out of hours.
The working pattern facilitates meeting expectations outlined in GPICS 2.1. This enables 2 ward rounds per day, and coordination of medical care on the critical care unit. Out of hours consultants directly and indirectly supervise trainees and are able to attend the hospital within 30 minutes. Ensuring comprehensive handover between consultant colleagues and collaboration with other specialties.
Training medical and non-medical staff e.g. ACCP. Examples include providing education according to a rota, completing assessmentsand providing feedback
Participation in data collection for ICNARC
Participation in mortality reviews and providing appropriate communication with, and reports for medical examiners and the coroner.
Participation in critical care service governance framework: Attending unit governance and directorate meetings, participation in QI, research and audit activity, answering complaints.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties of the Post (ICM)
Clinical
The critical care consultants participate in a team-based job plan. Key elements (not exhaustive) are as follows:
Consultants participate in a rota that provides 2 consultants during daytime hours and 1 consultant out of hours.
The working pattern facilitates meeting expectations outlined in GPICS 2.1. This enables 2 ward rounds per day, and coordination of medical care on the critical care unit. Out of hours consultants directly and indirectly supervise trainees and are able to attend the hospital within 30 minutes. Ensuring comprehensive handover between consultant colleagues and collaboration with other specialties.
Training medical and non-medical staff e.g. ACCP. Examples include providing education according to a rota, completing assessmentsand providing feedback
Participation in data collection for ICNARC
Participation in mortality reviews and providing appropriate communication with, and reports for medical examiners and the coroner.
Participation in critical care service governance framework: Attending unit governance and directorate meetings, participation in QI, research and audit activity, answering complaints.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
Education & Qualification
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FFICM & MRCP or FRCA
Desirable
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
Knowledge & Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Person Specification
Legal Requirements
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
Education & Qualification
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- FFICM & MRCP or FRCA
Desirable
Management Skills
Essential
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
Knowledge & Research
Essential
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
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).
