Job summary
The Liver ITU provides the most comprehensive service for the management of critically ill patients with liver disease 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 as extra 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 of the ITU/HDU complex taking the total bed pool to 19.
The Liver Transplant programme, Adult and Paediatric is the largest (> 240 cases/year) in the country offering ground-breaking techniques such as split liver, the use of auxiliary livers, machine perfusion and the pioneering living-related transplantation programme. Complementing the transplant programme is an expanding service in hepatobiliary surgery (HPB).
Main duties of the job
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.
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 Reachis 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
Hand-over from the night team to the day team occurs at 08:00 and is supervised by the consultant. Daily comprehensive morning wards rounds are supervised/undertaken by the consultant intensivist. Procedures are normally undertaken in the afternoon. Ward rounds are multi-disciplinary in nature incorporating medical, nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy staff. Regular microbiology input is available, as is dietetics.Every afternoon, at 16:00, a multi-disciplinary 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 shift SCF.
Learning opportunities for all include:Ward rounds with bed side teaching provided on selected cases.Hepatology in-house teaching on Wednesday mornings at 8amGeneric critical care teaching program Tuesday afternoonsM&M: Liver - Tues 1pm and for other CC units and outreach Thursday 1.30 Journal Club (Liver CC) Friday morning 09:15 and general CC : Wednesday 2pm.Liver X-ray MD conference: Thursday 08:45. Neuroradiology Mon and Thursday pmHospital grand round: Wednesday lunch timeOpportunity to undertake in-house training in US and echo.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Hand-over from the night team to the day team occurs at 08:00 and is supervised by the consultant. Daily comprehensive morning wards rounds are supervised/undertaken by the consultant intensivist. Procedures are normally undertaken in the afternoon. Ward rounds are multi-disciplinary in nature incorporating medical, nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy staff. Regular microbiology input is available, as is dietetics.Every afternoon, at 16:00, a multi-disciplinary 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 shift SCF.
Learning opportunities for all include:Ward rounds with bed side teaching provided on selected cases.Hepatology in-house teaching on Wednesday mornings at 8amGeneric critical care teaching program Tuesday afternoonsM&M: Liver - Tues 1pm and for other CC units and outreach Thursday 1.30 Journal Club (Liver CC) Friday morning 09:15 and general CC : Wednesday 2pm.Liver X-ray MD conference: Thursday 08:45. Neuroradiology Mon and Thursday pmHospital grand round: Wednesday lunch timeOpportunity to undertake in-house training in US and echo.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Post graduate qualification (FRCA/MRCP/MRCS or equivalent qualification)
- Eligible for full registration and licensing with the GMC at time of appointment
- Prior NHS or equivalent employment
- Registrar or equivalent training in ICM, anaesthesia and/or hepatology /internal medicine
- Ability to provide a complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Valid adult life support (ALS) certification
- Good standard of written and spoken English to facilitate communication with patients, healthcare professionals and other staff
Desirable
- Desirable
- FFICM/EDIC or equivalent qualification
- Experience within ICM, anaesthesia, internal medicine and/or hepatology
- Advanced airway skills
- Demonstrable research experience
- Demonstrable teaching experience
- Demonstrable interest in the management of patients with liver disease
- Airway competencies
- ATLS
- Previous involvement in research projects and published in peer reviewed journals
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Post graduate qualification (FRCA/MRCP/MRCS or equivalent qualification)
- Eligible for full registration and licensing with the GMC at time of appointment
- Prior NHS or equivalent employment
- Registrar or equivalent training in ICM, anaesthesia and/or hepatology /internal medicine
- Ability to provide a complete employment history with no unexplained career gaps
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
- Evidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training
- Valid adult life support (ALS) certification
- Good standard of written and spoken English to facilitate communication with patients, healthcare professionals and other staff
Desirable
- Desirable
- FFICM/EDIC or equivalent qualification
- Experience within ICM, anaesthesia, internal medicine and/or hepatology
- Advanced airway skills
- Demonstrable research experience
- Demonstrable teaching experience
- Demonstrable interest in the management of patients with liver disease
- Airway competencies
- ATLS
- Previous involvement in research projects and published in peer reviewed journals
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).
