Trust Doctor in Critical Care Medicine

Barts Health NHS Trust

The closing date is 04 May 2025

Job summary

Applications are invited for the above posts to commence on a rolling basis from 1st May 2025 for 9 to 12 months in the first instance, at The Royal London Hospital (RLH).The posts are intended to provide critical care experience in an acute adult critical care unit providing both HDU and ITU level care, to trainees with a minimum of 2 years Anaesthetic experience interested in a career in Critical Care Medicine, who will have the opportunity to participate in educational activities, training, audit and research within the department of Critical Care Medicine.

There are 2 types of posts. The first are 12 month long Specialist ICM posts with interests in either Trauma or Critical Care Follow up. The holders of these posts will receive dedicated clinical time to pursue projects related to these sub-specialty interests. The second are 18 month long CESR posts for trainees with significant experience in Anaesthesia (minimum 2 years) and Critical Care medicine. These posts offer the possibility to achieve documentary evidence in 11 of the 14 HiLos required for CESR accreditation in Intensive Care Medicine with the GMC. The 18 months would include 12 months General, Neuro and Trauma Adult Critical Care on the Adult Critical Care Unit at RLH, 3 months of Paediatric Critical Care at the PICU in RLH, and 3 months of Cardiac Critical Care ate Barts Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The Royal London Hospital (RLH) forms part of Barts and The London NHS Trust. The ACCU (Adult Critical Care Unit ) is a 44 bedded critical care unit in the brand new hospital into which the Royal London moved in December 2011. The ACCU accepts referrals for medical and surgical patients requiring level 2 and 3 care. The hospital receives tertiary referrals for a number of Medical Specialties including Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Renal and Stroke Medicine. In addition, there is a 12 bedded Surgical HDU for hi risk post-op elective admissions from surgical specialties such as hepatobiliary surgery, upper and lower GI tract surgery, major vascular, maxillofacial, Neuro and ENT surgery.The RLH is the base hospital for the London's Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and the NE London Stroke Referral Unit. The Accident & Emergency Department caters for over 100,000 patients every year.

Further information from Dr Mo Thavasothy or Dr Lynne BarrassICU Consultants, on 0207 377 7007 or via The Royal London Hospital switchboard on 0207 3777000

If you are interested in this post, please make an online application at: http://www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/workforus/vacancies.asp or www.jobs.nhs.uk

About us

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our 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.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7158371RLH

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd

London

E1 1FR


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Please be advised that the vacancy advertisement may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Current GMC registration

Desirable

  • Primary MRCP, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
  • MRCP, FRCA

Knowledge Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality

Desirable

  • Some critical care experience

Training Expected

Essential

  • Stage 2 ICM or equivalent

Management/Audit Experience

Desirable

  • Participation in Audit or QI Project

Academic Achievements

Desirable

  • Some evidence of academic or educational work outside standard MBBS course.

Research/Publications

Desirable

  • Any published peer reviewed abstract or paper

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
  • IT literate

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Reliable work record
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent
  • Current GMC registration

Desirable

  • Primary MRCP, MRCS, FRCA or equivalent
  • MRCP, FRCA

Knowledge Clinical expertise in Speciality /Sub speciality

Desirable

  • Some critical care experience

Training Expected

Essential

  • Stage 2 ICM or equivalent

Management/Audit Experience

Desirable

  • Participation in Audit or QI Project

Academic Achievements

Desirable

  • Some evidence of academic or educational work outside standard MBBS course.

Research/Publications

Desirable

  • Any published peer reviewed abstract or paper

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working
  • IT literate

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Reliable work record

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd

London

E1 1FR


Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant ACCU

Murali Thavasothy

murali.thavasothy@nhs.net

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£41,750 to £64,288 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-MED7158371RLH

Job locations

The Royal London Hospital

Whitechapel Rd

London

E1 1FR


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