Senior Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 24 September 2024
Job summary
Scope of the role:
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 care field. This equates to at least six months experience in a level three neonatal unit for paediatricians or six months anaesthesia or adult ICU for other specialities. Appointment will be at the equivalent of specialist registrar year six and above.
Job Summary:
o To provide a high quality and responsive delivery of patient care to the patients in PICU. o To participate fully in all aspects of the service appropriate to the grade and experience of the potholder.
Key Relationshipso Patients and their parents/families/carers on PICUo Clinical Staff on PICUo Other Consultant staff in ECH and GSTTo Senior management team in ECHo Clinical teams in DGH's in the South Thames region when on retrievalso To participate in clinical and other service activities with the object of ensuring a high standard of patient care o To participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
o To provide a high quality and responsive delivery of patient care to the patients in PICU. o To participate fully in all aspects of the service appropriate to the grade and experience of the potholder.
About us
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.
Main place of employment:
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 description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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
Desirable
- Registration with the Intercollegiate Board for Training in P. I.C.M
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
Desirable
- Registration with the Intercollegiate Board for Training in P. I.C.M
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).
