Job summary
Applicants are invited for the post of Specialist in Critical care and Anaesthesia. The focus of the job plan is on ICU with sessions in anaesthesia for surgical lists.
The candidate will work autonomously to a level defined by mutual agreement within local clinical governance frameworks, and will be provided mentorship by both the Clinical Lead for Critical Care and Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia.
Main duties of the job
The primary focus will be on providing direct clinical care and meeting service delivery and improvement requirements. However, the role will be supported by the availability of suitable development opportunities (such as management, additional responsibilities, academia and research if required) for both service need and for the individual progression. The contract will be for 10-programmed activities (PAs). These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA) as indicated below. The successful candidate will start with a provisional job plan prior to agreeing a final job plan, including personal and professional developmental objectives with the Clinical Lead/Clinical Director within 3 months of commencement. The SPA allocation will be 1.5 PAs per week and this allocation could increase as the post holder develops roles within the departments and becomes more involved in audit, teaching, management and governance activities.
The appointee will undertake an initial 3 -6 months (dependent on individual requirements) of supported practice and verification of competence in the role of a Specialist, with the expectation to take part as an independent practitioner eventually.
This is a fixed term post, initially for 6 months subject to further extension based on further assessment and mutual agreement.
About us
KGH is a tertiary cardiology centre for Northamptonshire providing PPCI service for the county. We regularly admit patients post PPCI, following OOHCA or in severe cardiogenic shock requiring Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump. We also have an interesting case mix from other medical specialties, haematology and post op surgical patients. The Unit has been an active participant in the ICNARC Case Mix Program and has achieved very consistent results with regard to key quality indicators for many years. The unit also received a "Good" rating in all 5 areas of the last CQC inspection. We pride ourselves on our caring approach, which is consistently reflected in our Friends and Family test results. We also run an ICU follow up clinic for patients who required level 3 care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
8.5 PAs on average per week
over an 8 week cycle:
ICM 5.5 PA
Theatres 3 PA
(these figures are approximate, based on historical data)
Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
1.5 Pas
Total Programmed Activities
10 PAs
On call
1 PA (Subject to mutual agreement)
Job description
Job responsibilities
Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work)
8.5 PAs on average per week
over an 8 week cycle:
ICM 5.5 PA
Theatres 3 PA
(these figures are approximate, based on historical data)
Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)
1.5 Pas
Total Programmed Activities
10 PAs
On call
1 PA (Subject to mutual agreement)
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCA or equivalent
- All round experience of general and regional anaesthesia, obstetrics and paediatrics
- Clinical experience as outlined in the person specifications
- Higher level training in Intensive care Medicine (as defined by RCOA) or equivalent (eg. MTI, Specialty Doctor and able to demonstrate achievement of competencies)
- Current certification in ALS
Desirable
- Specialist registration with GMC in Anaesthesia or ICM
- FFICM/EDIC or equivalent
- Higher/academic qualification- FFICM, EDIC, EDAIC
- Advanced level training in Intensive Care Medicine (as defined by RCOA)
- Current certification in any of the following(or equivalent): ATLS. APLS. EPLS. ATACC
- Instructor in one or more Advanced Life Support courses
- Membership of the ICS/FICM
Teaching/Audit/Service Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects
- Experience of post graduate and under graduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Academic achievements and Research
Desirable
- Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department eg: FICE (or similar), Teaching qualifications, management training
- Publications in recognised journals/Presentations at National or International Conferences
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC
- FRCA or equivalent
- All round experience of general and regional anaesthesia, obstetrics and paediatrics
- Clinical experience as outlined in the person specifications
- Higher level training in Intensive care Medicine (as defined by RCOA) or equivalent (eg. MTI, Specialty Doctor and able to demonstrate achievement of competencies)
- Current certification in ALS
Desirable
- Specialist registration with GMC in Anaesthesia or ICM
- FFICM/EDIC or equivalent
- Higher/academic qualification- FFICM, EDIC, EDAIC
- Advanced level training in Intensive Care Medicine (as defined by RCOA)
- Current certification in any of the following(or equivalent): ATLS. APLS. EPLS. ATACC
- Instructor in one or more Advanced Life Support courses
- Membership of the ICS/FICM
Teaching/Audit/Service Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects
- Experience of post graduate and under graduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Academic achievements and Research
Desirable
- Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department eg: FICE (or similar), Teaching qualifications, management training
- Publications in recognised journals/Presentations at National or International Conferences
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
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).
