Job summary
We welcome applications from registrars from a range of backgrounds with a range of experience and can discuss individual training needs. Applicants should have completed a minimum of two years of training at the equivalent of specialist registrar level in a parent speciality and have experience in a critical carELCH PICU is the lead centre PICU for South Thames and home base for the integrated paediatric emergency transport service-South Thames Retrieval Service (STRS). PICU is a mixed intake unit, admitting cardiac and general intensive care. Over 1200 children are admitted per annum through 30 physical beds. 10 beds are predominantly for level 2 care. Approximately 35% of admissions are cardiac or cardiac surgical admissions. 50% admissions are as emergencies through STRS. STRS takes over 1750 calls per annum and transfers about 950 children. The paediatric critical care airway service and Evelina ECMO service (respiratory and cardiac) are also based within the PICU.
The unit is accredited to undertake both Year 1 and Year 2 PICM training.
The post will be based at the Evelina Children's Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.
Main duties of the job
ELCH PICU is the lead centre PICU for South Thames and home base for the integrated paediatric emergency transport service-South Thames Retrieval Service (STRS). PICU is a mixed intake unit, admitting cardiac and general intensive care. Over 1200 children are admitted per annum through 30 physical beds. 10 beds are predominantly for level 2 care. Approximately 35% of admissions are cardiac or cardiac surgical admissions. 50% admissions are as emergencies through STRS. STRS takes over 1750 calls per annum and transfers about 950 children. The paediatric critical care airway service and Evelina ECMO service (respiratory and cardiac) are also based within the PICU.
The unit is accredited to undertake both Year 1 and Year 2 PICM training.
The post will be based at the Evelina Children's Hospital. However, it is a requirement of your employment that you be prepared to work at any additional or different location owned or served by the trust, either on an on-going or temporary basis according to the demands of the service.
Job Summary:
- To provide a high quality and responsive delivery of patient care to the patients in PICU.
- To participate fully in all aspects of the service appropriate to the grade and experience of the potholder
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading providers of hospital and community-based healthcare, research, and education. The Trust comprises five of the UK's best-known hospitals - Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospitals - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high-quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide a full range of lifelong, general and specialist care. Our values help us do this and are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to promotingand reflecting the diverse local communities that we serve, taking major steps to reduce our impact on the environment, and always looking for ways toimprove things for our patients and staff.We strive to recruit and retain the best staff as the dedication and skills of our employees lie at the heart of our organisation and ensure that our services are of the highest quality, safe and focused on our patients.
We also have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement. We work together with our colleagues at King's Health Partners and Imperial College London. We are one of UK's busiest and largest academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To manage PICU patients under the supervision of the Chief PICU Fellow and Consultant on Duty.
- To take part in a full-shift rota which will include being resident when on the night shift.
- To undertake teaching and guideline development within the fixed rota.
- To participate in the Paediatric Retrieval rota, initially in a Supernumerary role, the length of which will depend on previous Retrieval experience.
- To have the opportunity to gain airway and access skills experience in theatres.
- To participate in the training of the Retrieval Nurse Practitioners.
- To undertake a P.A.L.S or A.P.L.S Course if have not already done so.
Training of junior staff:
The post holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
There is a structured, formal teaching programme in place within the PICU.
Monday
09:00-10:00
Long term patient review
Tuesday
08:00-09:00
PICU ward round
09:00-10:00
Case discussion and Radiology meeting
12:30-13:30
Airway meeting
13:30-14:30
ID ward round
Wednesday
08:00-09:00
PICU ward round
09:00-09:30
Simulation
09:30-17:00
PICM Core Curriculum Formal Teaching
13:00-14:00
ECMO meeting
Thursday
08:00-09:00
PICU ward round
09:00-09:30
Retrieval review and teaching or CDRM
Friday
08:00-09:00
PICU ward round
09:00-09:30
PICM formal teaching program including journal club
Appointees will also be able to participate in the CME programs within the Departments of Adult ICU, Paediatrics and Anaesthesia.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical:
- To manage PICU patients under the supervision of the Chief PICU Fellow and Consultant on Duty.
- To take part in a full-shift rota which will include being resident when on the night shift.
- To undertake teaching and guideline development within the fixed rota.
- To participate in the Paediatric Retrieval rota, initially in a Supernumerary role, the length of which will depend on previous Retrieval experience.
- To have the opportunity to gain airway and access skills experience in theatres.
- To participate in the training of the Retrieval Nurse Practitioners.
- To undertake a P.A.L.S or A.P.L.S Course if have not already done so.
Training of junior staff:
The post holder will take responsibility for the training and direction of junior staff allocated to him/her under aegis of the training plan that that post holder has agreed with their supervising consultant.
Teaching:
There is a structured, formal teaching programme in place within the PICU.
Monday
09:00-10:00
Long term patient review
Tuesday
08:00-09:00
PICU ward round
09:00-10:00
Case discussion and Radiology meeting
12:30-13:30
Airway meeting
13:30-14:30
ID ward round
Wednesday
08:00-09:00
PICU ward round
09:00-09:30
Simulation
09:30-17:00
PICM Core Curriculum Formal Teaching
13:00-14:00
ECMO meeting
Thursday
08:00-09:00
PICU ward round
09:00-09:30
Retrieval review and teaching or CDRM
Friday
08:00-09:00
PICU ward round
09:00-09:30
PICM formal teaching program including journal club
Appointees will also be able to participate in the CME programs within the Departments of Adult ICU, Paediatrics and Anaesthesia.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- MRCP, FRCA or equivalent.
Desirable
- Additional e.g. BSc.
- Courses: APLS, or PALS.
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of experience and training in parent speciality.
- At least 6 months experience in critical care (tertiary NICU, PICU or adult ICU) or anaesthesia.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Cardiac or Paediatric Intensive Care.
ability
Essential
- Level of MRCP, FRCA or equivalent.
- Able to perform CPR, intubation, central and arterial lines, intercostal drainage and lumbar puncture.
- Able to make good medical notes.
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to speciality
- Commitment to learning.
- Punctuality
- Initiative
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time.
- Maintenance of Intensive Care Training and Anaesthetic log book.
Personality
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities.
Audit
Essential
- Understand principles and evidence of participation
Desirable
- Presentation at audit meeting
Research
Essential
- Understands principles. Evidence of interest.
Desirable
- Publications from research work undertaken previously.
Management ability
Desirable
- Shows interest and demonstrates ability.
Other requirements
Essential
- Registration with the GMC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- MRCP, FRCA or equivalent.
Desirable
- Additional e.g. BSc.
- Courses: APLS, or PALS.
Experience
Essential
- Proven record of experience and training in parent speciality.
- At least 6 months experience in critical care (tertiary NICU, PICU or adult ICU) or anaesthesia.
Desirable
- Previous experience in Cardiac or Paediatric Intensive Care.
ability
Essential
- Level of MRCP, FRCA or equivalent.
- Able to perform CPR, intubation, central and arterial lines, intercostal drainage and lumbar puncture.
- Able to make good medical notes.
Motivation
Essential
- Commitment to speciality
- Commitment to learning.
- Punctuality
- Initiative
Desirable
- Ability to organise own learning and time.
- Maintenance of Intensive Care Training and Anaesthetic log book.
Personality
Essential
- Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Able to cope with stress and has leadership qualities.
Audit
Essential
- Understand principles and evidence of participation
Desirable
- Presentation at audit meeting
Research
Essential
- Understands principles. Evidence of interest.
Desirable
- Publications from research work undertaken previously.
Management ability
Desirable
- Shows interest and demonstrates ability.
Other requirements
Essential
- Registration with the GMC
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
