Job summary
Two full time consultants in Adult Critical Care Medicine joining our outstanding, busy, friendly, and collaborative department at the Royal London Hospital from February 2024. These jobs are part of a realised expansion of critical care capacity at the Royal London Hospital though successful candidates will join the departments support for Trust wide flexibility in the delivery of critical care.
Although a full time post in Critical Care Medicine, candidates with additional specialty interest are encouraged to apply as there is scope to work in other areas too (e.g. Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine and other medical specialties). Individual circumstances can be discussed at an informal visit.
Main duties of the job
General duties1. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients in his / her charge, including all administrative duties associated with patient care.2. Leadership, development and organisation of the services in his / her charge in line with the Trusts' business plans and those of the Surgery Division.3. Development of his / her own interests within the specialty which for example, may include research, quality improvement and education.4. Corporate and individual responsibility for the professional management of junior doctors, both trainees and trust appointments.
Duties of the post1. To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient critical care service.2. To participate in the annualised Royal London Hospital ACCU consultant rota, which incorporates prospective cover.3. To provide evidence-based care for all patients.4. To always have regard for the clinical and quality standards set out in the charter of patient rights and responsibilities.5. To participate fully in the management of the department, including the job planning and appraisal process, and to liaise closely with the Clinical Lead and Director of Adult Critical Care.6. The duties outlined are not definitive and may be changed in accordance with the needs of the service and the appointee may be required to work on other sites within The Trust.
About us
improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate, and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the main responsibilities of this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the specialist register (CCT or CESR) for ICM or, Anaesthesia / Medicical specialty with advanced training i
- Up to date Advanced Life Support qualification or course booked within 3 months of application
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification in ICM (FFICM, EDIC or UK Diploma)
- Member / Fellow of a postgraduate college (e.g. MRCP, FRCA, FFICM)
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Extensive experience in adult Critical Care Medicine
Desirable
- Experience or a qualification in clinical skill applicable to critical care e.g. neurocritical care, neuro-electrophysiology interpretation, echo-cardiography and ultrasound
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Experience in teaching and training for under and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (diploma or higher degree)
- Advance Life Support instructor or equivalent
Research/Publications
Desirable
- Experience of research particularly supporting large portfolio trials
- Publications in indexed journals
Management and leadership skills
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of clinical management in a hospital setting
- Experience of managing and motivating staff
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in management
- Evidence of management skills in service development
- Knowledge of fiscal management and control
General skills and personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of thorough understanding of and adherence to the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice' Guidance
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, able to adapt and respond to changing environments
- Self-motivated, empathic and patient
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Advanced appraisal training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Entry on the specialist register (CCT or CESR) for ICM or, Anaesthesia / Medicical specialty with advanced training i
- Up to date Advanced Life Support qualification or course booked within 3 months of application
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification in ICM (FFICM, EDIC or UK Diploma)
- Member / Fellow of a postgraduate college (e.g. MRCP, FRCA, FFICM)
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Extensive experience in adult Critical Care Medicine
Desirable
- Experience or a qualification in clinical skill applicable to critical care e.g. neurocritical care, neuro-electrophysiology interpretation, echo-cardiography and ultrasound
Teaching and Training experience
Essential
- Experience in teaching and training for under and postgraduate students
Desirable
- Teaching qualification (diploma or higher degree)
- Advance Life Support instructor or equivalent
Research/Publications
Desirable
- Experience of research particularly supporting large portfolio trials
- Publications in indexed journals
Management and leadership skills
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge and understanding of clinical management in a hospital setting
- Experience of managing and motivating staff
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification in management
- Evidence of management skills in service development
- Knowledge of fiscal management and control
General skills and personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of thorough understanding of and adherence to the GMC's 'Good Medical Practice' Guidance
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English (spoken and written)
- Ability to work under pressure and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, able to adapt and respond to changing environments
- Self-motivated, empathic and patient
Desirable
- Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
- Advanced appraisal training
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).
