Job summary
Applications are invited to apply for a full-time Critical Care Echocardiology Fellow appointment in the Intensive Care Units based at Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals.This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, dynamic intensive care department in a role designed to develop skills in critical care echocardiography. The Critical Care Echo Fellowship is a fixed term year-long post for experienced doctors who have made a career commitment to intensive care medicine who have a strong interest in echocardiography. The Fellowship includes one half-day session per week of dedicated time for echocardiography, and support to achieve the British Society of Echocardiography Level 1 Accreditation. The echo training will be supervised by a fully BSE accredited Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia. The appointee will also have access to a dedicated Butterfly IQ portable ultrasound device for the duration of the fellowship.Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is a split site NHS Trust which provides critical care services at High Wycombe and Stoke Mandeville Hospitals. The successful applicants will be expected to work at both sites. Maintaining full ALS certification is a mandatory requirement. Certification in ATLS and APLS would be advantageous given the case mix.Applicants must be GMC Registered with Licence to practice in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be expected to display a high degree of self-motivation, professionalism and integrity and should be able to provide critical care to a high degree of skill commensurate with a registrar in ICM. They would work clinically under the day-to-day supervision of the duty ICU Consultant.
The critical care department holds regular ICM teaching sessions, in-situ simulation sessions, MDT meetings, clinical governance meetings, journal club and other activities supporting clinical care and training. There is a rich audit and quality improvement program, and the department is participating in a number of NIHR-portfolio research studies. The Fellow will be encouraged and supported to be involved in these additional activities.
The Fellow will be expected to contribute to the teaching and supervision of less experienced colleagues. Once the Fellow's personal echocardiography skills have developed sufficiently, they will be supported to become FICE mentors to enhance the echo training provided to other critical care healthcare professionals.
About us
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
- We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
- As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
- Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
- Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
- Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would be suitable for a single-CCT ICM trainee in Stage 2 training as part of a Special Skills Year subject to prospective approval from local TPD or as a post-CCT fellowship. Applications would also be welcomed from dual or joint ICM trainees as part of OOPE/OOPT and from equivalently experienced Trust or SAS doctors who can demonstrate a career interest and regular sessional commitment to ICM. In addition, the Fellowship would also be suitable for applicants who have already completed one year of echocardiography training elsewhere and need a second year of training for completion of ACCE or full BSE accreditation.
The department will also try and meet the needs of individual candidates with an additional specialty interest (e.g. anaesthetics) to maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience in that specialty. Please contact us to discuss options.
For Further details on this opportunity, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification Documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post would be suitable for a single-CCT ICM trainee in Stage 2 training as part of a Special Skills Year subject to prospective approval from local TPD or as a post-CCT fellowship. Applications would also be welcomed from dual or joint ICM trainees as part of OOPE/OOPT and from equivalently experienced Trust or SAS doctors who can demonstrate a career interest and regular sessional commitment to ICM. In addition, the Fellowship would also be suitable for applicants who have already completed one year of echocardiography training elsewhere and need a second year of training for completion of ACCE or full BSE accreditation.
The department will also try and meet the needs of individual candidates with an additional specialty interest (e.g. anaesthetics) to maintain and develop knowledge, skills and experience in that specialty. Please contact us to discuss options.
For Further details on this opportunity, please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification Documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with Licence to Practice in the UK
- Foundation 1-2 year or equivalent
- Completion of core training programe related to ICM practice
Qualifications - ICM
Desirable
- FFICM MCQ
- FFICM OSCE
- FFICM SOE
- CCT/CESR or equivalent in ICM
Qualifications - Anaesthetics
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Final FRCA MCQ
- Final FRCA SOE
- CCT/CESR or equivalent in Anaesthesia
Qualifications - Medicine
Desirable
- MRCP
- Diploma in non-ICM-related Medical Subspecialty
- CCT/CESR or equivalent in Medicine
- Diploma in ICM-related Medical Subspecialty (e.g. Acute Medicine, Resp, Renal)
Qualifications - ED
Desirable
- MRCEM or MCEM
- FRCEM Clinical SAQ & CA SAQ
- FRCEM QIP and OSCE
- CCT/CESR or equivalent in ED
Experience
Essential
- Experience and skill equivalent to ST3+ ICM trainee.
- Competent at intrahospital transfer
- Completion of Core Training OR oExperience equivalent to anaesthetic core training (e.g. 2 years at 'SHO' level) oSpecialty training in anaesthesia OR oAdditional years of anaesthetic experience at middle tier/registrar level
- Completion of Core Training OR oExperience equivalent to medicine core training (e.g. 2 years at 'SHO' level) oSpecialty training in medical subspecialty relevant to ICM OR Additional years of medical experience at middle tier/registrar level
- Completion of Core Training o OR o Experience equivalent to ACCS/ED core training (e.g. 2 years at 'SHO' level) oSpecialty training in ED OR oAdditional years of anaesthetic experience at middle tier/registrar level
- Competent at establishing invasive monitoring
- Completed foundation programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Competent at interhospital transfer
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Delivering high quality intensive care at middle tier (registrar) level
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload
- Ability to be part of a team
- Good command of spoken and written English
- ALS
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns and to deputise on occasions for absent colleagues
Desirable
- ATLS, APLS, EPLS
- Involved in high quality improvement activities with evidence of impact
- Involved in design, delivery and/or quality management of teaching programs
- ALS/APLS/ATLS instructor
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work across sites
Trust Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Qualifications - Echo
Desirable
- FICE/FEEL/FATE/Level 1 echo or equivalent
- FICE Mentor
- 1 Year of ACCE training
- CUSIC/FAMUS accredited
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full registration with GMC with Licence to Practice in the UK
- Foundation 1-2 year or equivalent
- Completion of core training programe related to ICM practice
Qualifications - ICM
Desirable
- FFICM MCQ
- FFICM OSCE
- FFICM SOE
- CCT/CESR or equivalent in ICM
Qualifications - Anaesthetics
Desirable
- Primary FRCA or equivalent
- Final FRCA MCQ
- Final FRCA SOE
- CCT/CESR or equivalent in Anaesthesia
Qualifications - Medicine
Desirable
- MRCP
- Diploma in non-ICM-related Medical Subspecialty
- CCT/CESR or equivalent in Medicine
- Diploma in ICM-related Medical Subspecialty (e.g. Acute Medicine, Resp, Renal)
Qualifications - ED
Desirable
- MRCEM or MCEM
- FRCEM Clinical SAQ & CA SAQ
- FRCEM QIP and OSCE
- CCT/CESR or equivalent in ED
Experience
Essential
- Experience and skill equivalent to ST3+ ICM trainee.
- Competent at intrahospital transfer
- Completion of Core Training OR oExperience equivalent to anaesthetic core training (e.g. 2 years at 'SHO' level) oSpecialty training in anaesthesia OR oAdditional years of anaesthetic experience at middle tier/registrar level
- Completion of Core Training OR oExperience equivalent to medicine core training (e.g. 2 years at 'SHO' level) oSpecialty training in medical subspecialty relevant to ICM OR Additional years of medical experience at middle tier/registrar level
- Completion of Core Training o OR o Experience equivalent to ACCS/ED core training (e.g. 2 years at 'SHO' level) oSpecialty training in ED OR oAdditional years of anaesthetic experience at middle tier/registrar level
- Competent at establishing invasive monitoring
- Completed foundation programme or equivalent
Desirable
- Competent at interhospital transfer
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Delivering high quality intensive care at middle tier (registrar) level
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload
- Ability to be part of a team
- Good command of spoken and written English
- ALS
- Prepared to be flexible in working patterns and to deputise on occasions for absent colleagues
Desirable
- ATLS, APLS, EPLS
- Involved in high quality improvement activities with evidence of impact
- Involved in design, delivery and/or quality management of teaching programs
- ALS/APLS/ATLS instructor
Other Requirements
Essential
- Able to work across sites
Trust Values
Essential
- Communicates openly, honestly and professionally, and actively promotes team working and building strong working relationships
- Patients are always first. Drives service improvements. Strong self-awareness with a desire to grow.
- Treats all with compassion and kindness. Ensures everyone feels valued.
- Consults others and listens to their views/opinions. Enables others to take the initiative
Qualifications - Echo
Desirable
- FICE/FEEL/FATE/Level 1 echo or equivalent
- FICE Mentor
- 1 Year of ACCE training
- CUSIC/FAMUS accredited
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).
