Job summary
We are seeking to recruit two Trust Locally Employed Doctors (ST1-2 equiv) to our Critical Care team, with these positions becoming available due to the current postholders being successful in their applications to join the national training programme within this specialty.
Main duties of the job
Junior Medical cover for Critical Care is provided by dedicated senior (Registrar) and junior (Senior House Officer) medical doctors working in 1:8 rota. There are 3 non-consultant level doctors in the CCC day and night. Registrars are expected to have proficiency in performing intubation and inserting invasive lines. There will be additional foundation year and internal medical trainee doctors on training in ICM. Furthermore, all locally employed doctors are given the same training and development opportunities as national trainees, and this includes provision of an educational supervisor, and an annual study leave budget.
We can offer a generous relocation package to candidates joining the Trust from overseas, with benefits including;
- Assistance with Hospital/Local Accommodation
- Reimbursement of direct standard flight to the UK
- Reimbursement of 1st months rent - Limited to £700
- Reimbursement of travel from the Airport to residence
All employee's can then also benefit from rewards benefits and systems such as;
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Car lease scheme
- Subsidised Staff Restaurant
- Health & Wellbeing facilities including rest rooms
- Doctors Mess - membership required
About us
NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Hospital Trust (NMUH) is one of London's busiest healthcare providers, providing hospital care and community services for the 350,000 people living in Enfield, Haringey and beyond. Our specialist services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell and thalassemia. In addition to a full range of cancer diagnosis and treatment services, the Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre is based on-site and provides services to support cancer patients' wellbeing. We also provide community services and have a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people in Enfield so that they can get the best possible start in life. This includes health visitors and school nurses who are delivering the national Healthy Child Programme, which provides a structured framework for the delivery of key interventions to support the health and wellbeing of children and families from 0 to 5 and school aged children from 5-19. The 0-19 service aims to improve pathways and partnerships with services in the hospital and deliver excellent care for the children and families. For more information, please access the following link: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 23 month post commencing from July/Aug 2024 at the North Middlesex University Hospital which can be extended at 6 months to up to 36 months in total or converted to a permanent post, following a satisfactory review of progress. It is open to all doctors with a minimum of registrar level experience in Anaesthesia and Critical Care who wish to gain further experience in the management of Critical Care patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.
This is a full time post and is covered by the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service. You will be assigned a named Educational Supervisor and study leave budget. All successful candidates are strongly encouraged to maintain Log book. CCC has links with the Academic Departments of Anaesthesia and participation in on-going research will beencouraged.
Some of the main duties are:
- Review and offer clinical input to critically ill patients on Critical Care complex.
- Participate in daily morning and evening ward rounds along with a consultant
- Inform and update the on call consultant after night ward rounds.
- Review and treat the new referrals to Critical Care from Emergency department and wards, attend cardiac arrest calls.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation via electronic patient record system called Acubase.
- Liaise with the on-call critical Care consultant whenever required and follow the clinical advice given within expertise
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a 23 month post commencing from July/Aug 2024 at the North Middlesex University Hospital which can be extended at 6 months to up to 36 months in total or converted to a permanent post, following a satisfactory review of progress. It is open to all doctors with a minimum of registrar level experience in Anaesthesia and Critical Care who wish to gain further experience in the management of Critical Care patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.
This is a full time post and is covered by the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service. You will be assigned a named Educational Supervisor and study leave budget. All successful candidates are strongly encouraged to maintain Log book. CCC has links with the Academic Departments of Anaesthesia and participation in on-going research will beencouraged.
Some of the main duties are:
- Review and offer clinical input to critically ill patients on Critical Care complex.
- Participate in daily morning and evening ward rounds along with a consultant
- Inform and update the on call consultant after night ward rounds.
- Review and treat the new referrals to Critical Care from Emergency department and wards, attend cardiac arrest calls.
- Maintain accurate patient documentation via electronic patient record system called Acubase.
- Liaise with the on-call critical Care consultant whenever required and follow the clinical advice given within expertise
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent/MRCS
- Holds full UK GMC registration and license to practice
- Previous experience in one of the following medical specialties: ? Acute/Emergency Medicine ? Anaesthetics ? General or Emergency Surgery
Desirable
- Working towards a post- graduate qualification
- NHS experience
- l specialties: ? Acute/Emergency Medicine ? Anaesthetics ? General or Emergency Surgery Working towards a post- graduate qualification NHS experience Primary FRCA, MRCP, MRCS, MCEM or equivalent European diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC)
Relevant Experience
Essential
- ALS Certified and up to date
- Understand the structure and functional principles of the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience in Critical Care medicine.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
- Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
- Understands the basic principles of research
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent/MRCS
- Holds full UK GMC registration and license to practice
- Previous experience in one of the following medical specialties: ? Acute/Emergency Medicine ? Anaesthetics ? General or Emergency Surgery
Desirable
- Working towards a post- graduate qualification
- NHS experience
- l specialties: ? Acute/Emergency Medicine ? Anaesthetics ? General or Emergency Surgery Working towards a post- graduate qualification NHS experience Primary FRCA, MRCP, MRCS, MCEM or equivalent European diploma in Intensive Care (EDIC)
Relevant Experience
Essential
- ALS Certified and up to date
- Understand the structure and functional principles of the NHS
Desirable
- Previous experience in Critical Care medicine.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to prioritise clinical need
- Able to discuss treatment options with patients in a way they can understand
- Able to establish good working relations with patients, carers and multi-disciplinary colleagues
- Aware of own limitations, consults senior colleagues appropriately and knows when to ask for help
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of clinical governance - ensures patients are not put at risk
- Able to manage time and prioritise workload
- Recognises stressful situations and responds appropriately
- Demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and common sense
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Understands the importance and impact of information systems in health care
- Demonstrates a critical and enquiring approach to knowledge acquisition
- Understands the responsibilities of being an employee of the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- Keeps professional knowledge & skills up to date
- Potential to benefit from the training available i.e. fits with career aspirations
- Understands the basic principles of research
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).
