Job summary
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Care Group
Site: King's College Hospital (Denmark Hill) / PRUH & South Sites
Consultant in Critical Care
£90,526 - £121,295 p.a incl. of London Zone Allowance (pro rata)
Full-time 10 PAs
Permanent
Main duties of the job
As a substantive Consultant in Critical Care, you will work within the multi-disciplinary team providing and further developing care for critically ill patients and developing Critical Care services.
Major areas of Critical Care in King's (Denmark Hill and PRUH) include Medical, Surgical, and Neurosciences Critical Care together with aspects of Trauma and Resuscitation, and an iMobile outreach service. It is envisaged that the appointee(s) will contribute to the development and delivery of aspects of these services depending upon their interests and experience.
You must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a Licence to Practice and be on the Specialist Register, or be within six months of attaining your CCT or equivalent to be eligible for interview to the substantive Consultant in Critical Care role.
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 than15,000 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 by 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus.
The Trust is recognised internationally for its work in liver disease and transplantation, neurosciences, cardiac, haemato-oncology, fetal medicine, stroke, major trauma, and Emergency Department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Together with the other Consultants, to provide a comprehensive critical care service within the Trust. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Shared responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the service on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness.
- Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team.
- Contribute to Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
- Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
- Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
- Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post.
- You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training.
- You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- The post-holder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Together with the other Consultants, to provide a comprehensive critical care service within the Trust. This includes all aspects of treatment and relevant management duties for the proper functioning of the department.
- Shared responsibility with the other Consultants for providing 24 hours, 7 days a week cover for the service on a rota basis. Responsible also for covering colleagues periods of annual leave, study leave and short-term sickness.
- Provide clinical supervision of junior medical/dental practitioners as a shared responsibility with other consultant colleagues.
- Responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to CPD and clinical governance initiatives.
- Responsible for outpatient clinic commitments in peripheral hospitals as agreed with the Divisional management team.
- Contribute to Care Groups research interests in accordance with the Trusts R&D framework.
- Contribute to the audit programmes, Morbidity and Mortality, clinical governance programs and learning from Deaths.
- Take an active role in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of the Care Groups/ Divisions Business Plan. This may include assisting with discussions regarding service plans and developments with internal and external agencies.
- Conduct all activities within the contracted level of service and operating plan for service(s).
- Exercise professional leadership for all staff working in the specialty. This will include fostering and developing projects focused towards these ends and ensuring that the momentum of post-qualification professional education and other appropriate training is maintained.
- Work in conjunction with clinical and other professional colleagues to ensure that the productivity of staff within the specialty is maintained and their job satisfaction is enhanced. This may include involvement in the appraisal process for peers and/or junior colleagues.
- Undertake Care Group management duties as agreed with the Divisional/departmental Manager/Clinical Director.
- Be aware of, and comply with, all Trust infection prevention and control policies, to include hand hygiene, personal hygiene, environmental and food hygiene.
- Prepare for and undertake the protective interventions that you are responsible for in a manner that is consistent with evidence-based practice and maintaining patient safety.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- You have a general duty of care for the health, safety and well-being of yourself, work colleagues, visitors and patients within the hospital in addition to any specific risk management or clinical governance responsibilities associated with this post.
- You are required to observe the rules, policies, procedures and standards of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust together with all relevant statutory and professional obligations, including complying with statutory and Trust core training.
- You are required to observe and maintain strict confidentiality of personal information relating to patients and staff.
- You are required to be responsible, with management support, for your own personal development and to actively contribute to the development of colleagues.
- The post-holder has an important responsibility for, and contribution to make to, infection control and must be familiar with the infection control and hygiene requirements of this role. These requirements are set out in the National Code of Practice on Infection Control and in local policies and procedures, which will be made clear during your induction and subsequent refresher training. These standards must be strictly complied with at all times.
- All employees must hold an 'nhs.net' email account, which will be the Trust's formal route for email communication. You are therefore required to check this regularly and to deal with such communication promptly.
- This job description is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not intended to be definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some of the duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review in consultation with the post-holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification.
- FFICM or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
- European or UK Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine.
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview (either solely or as dual and joint CCT with a partner specialty)
Desirable
- FRCA, MRCP or equivalent.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of critical care, including the management of Poly-trauma, Acute Neurology, Neurosurgical and Cardiothoracic emergencies, Cardiology and Haematological malignancy.
- Recognition or equivalence for training at Advanced Level in Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent
- ALS accredited.
- Practical skill set as appropriate for CC medicine (bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, echocardiography etc.).
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS and/or APLS accredited.
- Management of Difficult Airway
- Experience with NAVA.
- Experience with ECMO.
- FUSIC and FICE accredited2
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of Critical Care Services in a busy Teaching Hospital.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of development of clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
- Must have undertaken, completed and supervised audit projects and able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Desirable
- Organisation of Audit/Journal Clubs and Morbidity & Mortality Meetings.
Research
Essential
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant peer review articles or case reports
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registerable medical qualification.
- FFICM or equivalent
Desirable
- Other higher degree or diploma (e.g., MD).
- European or UK Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine.
Registration
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC and Name on Specialist Register on date of taking up appointment or Within six months of the expected date of CCT (or equivalent) on the day of interview (either solely or as dual and joint CCT with a partner specialty)
Desirable
- FRCA, MRCP or equivalent.
Training and Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in all aspects of critical care, including the management of Poly-trauma, Acute Neurology, Neurosurgical and Cardiothoracic emergencies, Cardiology and Haematological malignancy.
- Recognition or equivalence for training at Advanced Level in Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent
- ALS accredited.
- Practical skill set as appropriate for CC medicine (bronchoscopy, tracheostomy, echocardiography etc.).
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS and/or APLS accredited.
- Management of Difficult Airway
- Experience with NAVA.
- Experience with ECMO.
- FUSIC and FICE accredited2
Administration
Essential
- Experience in day to day organisation of Critical Care Services in a busy Teaching Hospital.
Desirable
- Familiar with current structure of Health Service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes.
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Able to demonstrate leadership capability within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Experience of development of clinical guidelines
Desirable
- Management course and/or qualification.
Audit & quality improvement
Essential
- Thorough understanding of principles of medical audit and quality improvement.
- Must have undertaken, completed and supervised audit projects and able to demonstrate ability to lead change.
Desirable
- Organisation of Audit/Journal Clubs and Morbidity & Mortality Meetings.
Research
Essential
- Experience of conducting or supporting clinical research.
Desirable
- Publication of relevant peer review articles or case reports
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and exam preparation.
Desirable
- Teaching skills course/qualification.
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).
