Job summary
The Liver ITU provides the most comprehensive service for the management of critically ill patients with liverdisease nationally (acute liver failure, decompensated chronic liver disease, hepatobilary surgery and trauma and liver transplantation) and has a reputation for innovative research into novel clinical treatments such asextra corporeal liver support. The ITU facilities are located in a 15 bed area in close proximity to the liver wards, theatres and laboratories and separate 4 bed area primarily used for level 2 patients; LITU forms part ofthe ITU/HDU complex taking the total bed pool to 19.
Main duties of the job
Every afternoon, at 16:00, a multidisciplinary meeting is undertaken where all patients are discussed by theintensivists, hepatologists and liver transplant/HPB surgeons.
Learning opportunities for all includeoWard rounds with bed side teaching provided on selected casesoHepatology in house teaching on Wednesday mornings at 8 amoGeneric critical care teaching program Tuesday afternoonsoM&M Liver Tues 1 pm and for other CC units and outreach Thursday 1 30oJournal Club (Liver CC) Friday morning 09 15 and general CC Wednesday 2 pmoLiver X ray MD conference Thursday 08 45 Neuroradiology Mon and Thursday pmoHospital grand round Wednesday lunch timeoOpportunity to undertake in house training in US and echo. 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 beexpected to participate in the on call rota on a flexible basis in accordance with the European Working time directive, and local trust policy.
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. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Critical Care Units at Kings provide all modalities of multi-organ support and monitoring. Services are provided by dedicated teams utilising the most up-to-date clinical practices including a 24/7 V-A ECMO service. The department consists of a multi-professional team including medical, nursing, pharmacy, dietetics and therapy staff, with audit, risk, project and technical support, research personnel, as well as rehabilitation, social services, administrative and follow-up clinic staff.
The department is recognised for all stages of critical care training by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM). There is an active and varied educational programme with which all doctors are expected to participate. This includes weekly teaching sessions mapped to the FICM curriculum, journal club, M&M meetings and departmental research and audit meetings. In addition there are other educational opportunities including simulation based training.
The critical care units are:
Christine Brown: 18 beds Frank Stansil: 14 beds Jack Steinberg: 18 beds
CCU-A: 15 beds CCU-B: 14 beds Liver ITU: 19 beds (specialist liver service)
Princess Royal University Hospital: 12 beds (separate site approximately 12 miles from the main site)
For more information regarding job description and main responsibilities please see attached documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Critical Care Units at Kings provide all modalities of multi-organ support and monitoring. Services are provided by dedicated teams utilising the most up-to-date clinical practices including a 24/7 V-A ECMO service. The department consists of a multi-professional team including medical, nursing, pharmacy, dietetics and therapy staff, with audit, risk, project and technical support, research personnel, as well as rehabilitation, social services, administrative and follow-up clinic staff.
The department is recognised for all stages of critical care training by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FICM). There is an active and varied educational programme with which all doctors are expected to participate. This includes weekly teaching sessions mapped to the FICM curriculum, journal club, M&M meetings and departmental research and audit meetings. In addition there are other educational opportunities including simulation based training.
The critical care units are:
Christine Brown: 18 beds Frank Stansil: 14 beds Jack Steinberg: 18 beds
CCU-A: 15 beds CCU-B: 14 beds Liver ITU: 19 beds (specialist liver service)
Princess Royal University Hospital: 12 beds (separate site approximately 12 miles from the main site)
For more information regarding job description and main responsibilities please see attached documents.
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oEligible for full registration and licensing with the GMC at time of appointment
- oEligibility to work in the UK
- oAbility to provide a complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps
- Experience of working within the NHS
- oEvidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- oValid adult life support (ALS) certification
- oGood standard of written and spoken English to facilitate communication with patients, healthcare professionals and other staff
Desirable
- oFRCA/MRCP/MRCS or equivalent qualification
- oExperience within Intensive Care Medicine and/or anaesthesia
- oDemonstrable research experience
- oDemonstrable teaching experience
- oAirway competencies
- oATLS
Person Specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oEligible for full registration and licensing with the GMC at time of appointment
- oEligibility to work in the UK
- oAbility to provide a complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps
- Experience of working within the NHS
- oEvidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- oValid adult life support (ALS) certification
- oGood standard of written and spoken English to facilitate communication with patients, healthcare professionals and other staff
Desirable
- oFRCA/MRCP/MRCS or equivalent qualification
- oExperience within Intensive Care Medicine and/or anaesthesia
- oDemonstrable research experience
- oDemonstrable teaching experience
- oAirway competencies
- oATLS
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).
