Job summary
Applications are invited from trainees with an interest in Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia or Hepatology. These posts are generally suited to applicants who have already completed core training and who have embarked on speciality training. It is not unusual for us to have a number of post-CCT fellows on the rota. Intensive care experience and advanced airway skills are desirable but not essential. Membership/fellowship of the relevant Royal College or equivalent for overseas applicants is preferred. The post available is for 6 months, up to 2 years dependent on requirements/service requirements.
A brief/general overview of your role would include the following:
Handing over from night shift doctor to day shift occurs at 8.00am and is supervised by the consultant. Daily comprehensive morning ward rounds are supervised/undertaken by the consultant Intensivist. Procedures are normally undertaken in the afternoons. Ward rounds are multidisciplinary in nature incorporating medical, nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy staff. Regular microbiology input is available as is dietetics. Every evening at 4 pm a multidisciplinary meeting is undertaken where all patients are discussed by the Intensivists, Hepatologists and Liver transplant/HPB surgeons. An evening ward round is then conducted, led by the ICU consultant along with the SCF and senior nurse in charge alongside the night SCF.
Main duties of the job
The Liver Intensive Care Unit at King's College Hospital has a single vacancy on the Clinical Fellow rota commencing August 2022.
The Liver Intensive Care is a unique facility with a worldwide reputation for the care of critically ill patients with liver disease. Staffed by a specialist team of intensive care doctors, it has been setting international standards for patient care for more than two decades and is a leading centre for the development and use of advanced and innovative therapies.
We have a special interest in the management of acute liver failure, complications of portal hypertension and chronic liver disease and liver transplantation. We also admit patients from other disciplines and have a pedigree in the management of complex haematology, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical patients requiring circulatory support (including ECMO) and general medical and surgical patients.
Within both the Institute of Liver Studies and the Trust (organised by the Department of Postgraduate Medical and Dental Education) there is a comprehensive teaching programme with protected teaching time and access to the excellent medical school facilities.
The post includes on call duties.
About us
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's largest and busiest teaching Trusts with a turnover of c£1 billion, 1.5 million patient contacts a year and more than 15,000 staff based across South East London. The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible
Mandatory vaccinationfrom 1stApril 2022, there is a legal requirement for staff who have contact with patients and other service users in England to be fully vaccinated (received both doses of an MHRA approved vaccine) against COVID-19. If your role is covered by the regulations, you will be required to provide proof of your full vaccination status as part of your pre-employment checks prior to your start date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidates will be involved in fixed clinical commitments which would be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Liver Intensive Care Unit. The post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota on a flexible basis in accordance with the European Working time directive, and local trust policy. The doctor undertaking the fellowship will be scheduled to undertake non-clinical, management and research aspects of the post through dedicated rostering. There will be an expectation that the doctor will also be responsible for departmental Journal club organization and scheduling.
There may be an opportunity to extend the attachment to undertake a formal postgraduate research degree, but this would require appropriate agreement and assessment.
In following the objectives of the New Deal agreement, hours of duty and rota arrangements may change before and during the period of employment. Acceptance of an offer of this post will include acceptance of the changes including remuneration in accordance with the Provisions of the agreement and circular (MD 1/92). All incumbents will be fully involved in discussions on planned changes.
The Post holder will accept that they may be required to undertake duties during occasional emergencies at the request of the appropriate consultant in discussion, where practical, with 4 both senior and junior colleagues. The post holder would not be expected to undertake work of this kind for long periods of time.
Medical clearance, and in some circumstances, examination is required prior to appointment.
The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and the General Whitley Council.
Job description
Job responsibilities
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidates will be involved in fixed clinical commitments which would be determined by both their clinical training needs and the service requirements of the Liver Intensive Care Unit. The post holder will be expected to participate in the on-call rota on a flexible basis in accordance with the European Working time directive, and local trust policy. The doctor undertaking the fellowship will be scheduled to undertake non-clinical, management and research aspects of the post through dedicated rostering. There will be an expectation that the doctor will also be responsible for departmental Journal club organization and scheduling.
There may be an opportunity to extend the attachment to undertake a formal postgraduate research degree, but this would require appropriate agreement and assessment.
In following the objectives of the New Deal agreement, hours of duty and rota arrangements may change before and during the period of employment. Acceptance of an offer of this post will include acceptance of the changes including remuneration in accordance with the Provisions of the agreement and circular (MD 1/92). All incumbents will be fully involved in discussions on planned changes.
The Post holder will accept that they may be required to undertake duties during occasional emergencies at the request of the appropriate consultant in discussion, where practical, with 4 both senior and junior colleagues. The post holder would not be expected to undertake work of this kind for long periods of time.
Medical clearance, and in some circumstances, examination is required prior to appointment.
The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital Medical and Dental Staff and the General Whitley Council.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Mandatory GMC registration
- ST4 + or equivalent
- post graduate qualification FRCA, MRCP, or equivalent
- previous UK (or equivalent) ICU experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Mandatory GMC registration
- ST4 + or equivalent
- post graduate qualification FRCA, MRCP, or equivalent
- previous UK (or equivalent) ICU experience
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).
