Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant with a responsibility to Adult Critical Care and an associated specialty at Mid Cheshire Hospital Foundation Trust (MCHFT).
The successful candidate will join the existing team of Critical Care Consultants who work closely together and act as a very supportive group with a determined ethos.
This exciting opportunity will also allow the successful candidate to widen their interest in a subspecialty area, alongside dedicated teams of clinicians who are focused on improving outcomes and patient experience.
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital, Crewe and work between the Critical Care Unit and the associated specialty area.
The post is offered on a full time, or job share basis, the job plan being intended for a full-time appointment with an opportunity to modify this if the post is offered on any other basis.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise.
The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM), or a second specialty with a strong interest and experience in ICM.
Main duties of the job
The job plan will consist of 8 PAs of Direct Clinical Care including on-call commitment and 2 PAs of Supporting Professional Activity per week.
It is envisaged that there will be a split on average of clinical duties into 6 PAs in Critical Care and 2 PAs in the associated specialty. However, there is some flexibility in this to accommodate specific clinical interests of the successful candidate.
The post holder will provide a consultant-based service to the department of critical care and their chosen subspecialty area.
The appointee will be responsible for providing comprehensive clinical management for critically ill patients in the critical care unit, and for patients in their chosen subspecialty area.
The expectation of the role is that the appointed candidate will offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective within Critical Care, and within the associated subspecialty area.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a full range of hospital and community services for people across East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K).
The Trust provides high quality planned and emergency care, cardiac, critical care, child health, maternity services and intermediate care at Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.
The Trust provides 500 beds and employs over 5,000 members of staff.
A wide range of community services is provided across 26 medical centres and schools by Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance.
With the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust became a strategic partner in Cheshire East and Cheshire West and Chester 'places' and is part of the Cheshire and Merseyside partnership, caring for a population of over 2.7million.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign.Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been included in the Government's 'New Hospital Programme' to replace the current estate and enable the transformation of healthcare for our community.
At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
On call responsibilities will be undertaken within Critical Care only as part of the programmed activities, and the on-call commitment is a 1:8 weekend cover and a 1:8 weekday cover.
The post involves hot week work within the Critical Care Unit on 1:8 basis, which is split into a 3 day (08:00-18:00) and a 2.5-day responsibility over the 8-week rota cycle, plus attendance at the weekly MDT meeting, where we have strong links with radiology, microbiology, and the respiratory medical team as well as the wider allied health professional team
Daytime cover is provided by 2 Consultants (1 x consultant 08:00-18:00 and 1 x consultant 08:00-13:00). The appointee will undertake Critical Care 2 (08:00-13:00) sessions within the job plan over the 8-week rota period.
The Consultant: patient ratio meets the required standard of 1:8 between 08:00 and 18:00.
Within the job plan the candidate is offered 2 PAs of Supporting Professional Activity per week (for CPD, audit, appraisal, and research).
Job description
Job responsibilities
On call responsibilities will be undertaken within Critical Care only as part of the programmed activities, and the on-call commitment is a 1:8 weekend cover and a 1:8 weekday cover.
The post involves hot week work within the Critical Care Unit on 1:8 basis, which is split into a 3 day (08:00-18:00) and a 2.5-day responsibility over the 8-week rota cycle, plus attendance at the weekly MDT meeting, where we have strong links with radiology, microbiology, and the respiratory medical team as well as the wider allied health professional team
Daytime cover is provided by 2 Consultants (1 x consultant 08:00-18:00 and 1 x consultant 08:00-13:00). The appointee will undertake Critical Care 2 (08:00-13:00) sessions within the job plan over the 8-week rota period.
The Consultant: patient ratio meets the required standard of 1:8 between 08:00 and 18:00.
Within the job plan the candidate is offered 2 PAs of Supporting Professional Activity per week (for CPD, audit, appraisal, and research).
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Registers for Intensive Care Medicine or CCT (or equivalent) in a second specialty with a strong interest and experience in ICM, or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview via CESR or European Community Rights
- MBBS or equivalent
Essential
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Intensive Care Medicine to the standard required for gaining UK CCT in ICM
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within ICM specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patient
Essential
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years NHS experience
Desirable
Essential
- Additional degree or post graduate qualification
- FFICM
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practise
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Registers for Intensive Care Medicine or CCT (or equivalent) in a second specialty with a strong interest and experience in ICM, or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview via CESR or European Community Rights
- MBBS or equivalent
Essential
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Intensive Care Medicine to the standard required for gaining UK CCT in ICM
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within ICM specialty
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patient
Essential
Essential
- Minimum of 1 years NHS experience
Desirable
Essential
- Additional degree or post graduate qualification
- FFICM
- Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional, or national levels
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).
