Job summary
The successful applicant will spend the majority of their job
planned time working within the Intensive Care Unit.
We currently work fixed half week blocks; Monday Tuesday
Wednesday, or Wednesday, Thursday Friday, on a rolling 4 week cycle. In addition to this will be an on call
commitment.
Main duties of the job
The standard day will consist of a multi disciplinary ward
round, followed by clinical work, teaching and administrative duties as
dictated by the clinical tempo.
We have standard Respiratory and CardioVascular support and
Renal support via CVVH/D. We are keen
advocates of Trans Thoracic Ultrasound.
Time may also be spent within an allied speciality for
example Anaesthesia or Emergency Medicine, or working within the regional
transfer service.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post is for a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine. The successful applicant will be based at the University Hospital of North
Durham. This post will have a regular commitment to Intensive Care Medicine but
will also be able to accommodate additional specialities such as Anaesthesia,
Emergency Medicine and other allied specialities. . The Department would
actively support the development of any specialist areas identified by the
successful candidate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
post is for a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine. The successful applicant will be based at the University Hospital of North
Durham. This post will have a regular commitment to Intensive Care Medicine but
will also be able to accommodate additional specialities such as Anaesthesia,
Emergency Medicine and other allied specialities. . The Department would
actively support the development of any specialist areas identified by the
successful candidate.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills appropriate for a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
- Ability to train at the bedside and in classroom settings
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work.
- Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee / non-consultant career grade anaesthetists
- An understanding of the importance of research
Desirable
- A recognised qualification in post-graduate teaching
- Feedback from delivered teaching demonstrating high quality delivery
- Formal training in management and demonstrable administrative skills
- Evidence of completion of management projects
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily.
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues. Excels in team-working.
- Probity: demonstrates the importance of honesty and openness in patient-centred care.
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develop services.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties to develop the division and the Trust.
- A commitment to developing Intensive Care Medicine within the Trust.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- Specialist Registration with the GMC in Intensive Care Medicine
- Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of CCT date
- Evidence of adherence to appraisal and GMC revalidation processes
- Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the GMC and either on, or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview
- If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
- Specialist registration with the GMC in ICM
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Specialist registration with the GMCD in Intensive are Medicine
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification
- Possession of postgraduate qualification of Intensive Care Medicine e.g. FFICM
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing anaesthetic for the specialities provided by the Trust
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience of a significant audit project and a good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of ICNARC and ITU databases and scoring systems.
- Evidence demonstrating commitment to clinical audit with implmented outcomes benefiting patients.
Person Specification
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Clinical skills appropriate for a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
- Ability to train at the bedside and in classroom settings
- Experience of supervising trainees
- Ability to organise and prioritise own work.
- Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee / non-consultant career grade anaesthetists
- An understanding of the importance of research
Desirable
- A recognised qualification in post-graduate teaching
- Feedback from delivered teaching demonstrating high quality delivery
- Formal training in management and demonstrable administrative skills
- Evidence of completion of management projects
Special Requirements
Essential
- Patient Focused: Understands how their role impacts on the patient journey, and a willingness to place the patient at the centre of what they do.
- Achieving Results: Experience of successfully working to deadlines and completing tasks.
- Inspirational Leadership: Keen to develop themselves and others, open to new ideas and willing to share their experience with others.
- Maximising Value: Takes ownership of problems and does not overly complicate matters or involve colleagues unnecessarily.
- Working Together: Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleagues. Excels in team-working.
- Probity: demonstrates the importance of honesty and openness in patient-centred care.
Desirable
- Ability to innovate and develop services.
- Willingness to undertake additional professional duties to develop the division and the Trust.
- A commitment to developing Intensive Care Medicine within the Trust.
Statutory Registration
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- Specialist Registration with the GMC in Intensive Care Medicine
- Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of CCT date
- Evidence of adherence to appraisal and GMC revalidation processes
- Applicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the GMC and either on, or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interview
- If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC
Desirable
- Specialist registration with the GMC in ICM
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Specialist registration with the GMCD in Intensive are Medicine
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification
- Possession of postgraduate qualification of Intensive Care Medicine e.g. FFICM
Experience
Essential
- Experience in providing anaesthetic for the specialities provided by the Trust
- Experience in Intensive Care Medicine
- Experience of a significant audit project and a good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience of ICNARC and ITU databases and scoring systems.
- Evidence demonstrating commitment to clinical audit with implmented outcomes benefiting patients.
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).
