Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, friendly and supportive team in a large district general hospital. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice. It is a new post as per terms and conditions of service specialty doctor (England 2021), the post holder will work within the generic capabilities framework for the Specialty Doctor Grade.
This will be in accordance with the Generic Capabilities Framework for the Specialty Doctor Grade. This role is for an individual who has experience of ICU in the UK, ready to take on a more senior role in terms of management experience and running teaching programmes.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
- Participate in the Critical Care rota
- Day-to-day clinical and managerial running of the critical care unit.
- Handover of patients, ward rounds, clinical procedures, clerking, transfers, following up on investigations, documentation to maintain a high standard of clinical care for patients.
- Maintain the highest clinical standards in the practice of Intensive Care Medicine
- Undertake any responsibility which relates to the agreed special interests
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences
- Management of department including attendance at major ICU meetings
- Take part in annual appraisals (This is mandatory for everyone. Appropriate time and assistance will be provided for preparation).
- Active leading of ward rounds, both directly supervised and with distant supervision
- Active decision making, both on in-hours management of patients and out of hours
- Leading major parts of the critical care teaching programme (Including journal club, ICU MDT teaching & the ICU foundation programme)
- Participation in ICU follow-up clinic, leading national and local research, participation in higher management roles
- Maintenance of standards on the ITU, including participation in training and induction of more junior doctors
- Leading and running clinical MDT
- Involvement in point-of-care simulation
- Guidance of more junior staff with protocols, procedures and unit principles
About us
Working for your organisation
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.Our Excellence Values o Compassion o Accountability o Respect o Integrity o CourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details about job descriptions and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional - Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice
- Qualification and other requirements - MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
- Professional - An additional higher qualification eg part 1&/or 2of FRCA, MRCP, MRCEM
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the UK or similar health system.
- Has evidence of a minimum of 1 year working in Intensive care in the UK previously.
- Advanced resuscitation skills
- Evidence of continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principals and practice of anaesthesia and/or ICM with previous clinical experience
- Transfer training/experience
- Ability to supervise more junior trainees when on-call with Consultant support off site.
Teaching, Audit & QI
Essential
- Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff
- Evidence of previous teaching experience.
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles
Desirable
- Involvement in research including publications or PG diploma.
Management
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance/clinical risk.
Desirable
- Understanding of management and financial arrangements in the NHS
- Previous experience in organising educational programmes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other colleagues of all professional backgrounds.
- Flexibility and willingness to respond to changing circumstances
- Ability to function successfully under pressure
- Kindness
- Willingness to seek help and advice as appropriate
- Motivated and committed to personal development and continuing education.
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Clear plan for continued professional development
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, both written and oral.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional - Full GMC Registration and a licence to practice
- Qualification and other requirements - MB ChB or equivalent
Desirable
- Professional - An additional higher qualification eg part 1&/or 2of FRCA, MRCP, MRCEM
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in the UK or similar health system.
- Has evidence of a minimum of 1 year working in Intensive care in the UK previously.
- Advanced resuscitation skills
- Evidence of continuing medical education.
Desirable
- Understanding of the principals and practice of anaesthesia and/or ICM with previous clinical experience
- Transfer training/experience
- Ability to supervise more junior trainees when on-call with Consultant support off site.
Teaching, Audit & QI
Essential
- Ability and willingness to teach trainees and other staff
- Evidence of previous teaching experience.
- Understanding of clinical governance
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in medical education
Research
Essential
- Understanding of the principles
Desirable
- Involvement in research including publications or PG diploma.
Management
Essential
- Understanding of clinical governance/clinical risk.
Desirable
- Understanding of management and financial arrangements in the NHS
- Previous experience in organising educational programmes
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to establish good working relationships with other colleagues of all professional backgrounds.
- Flexibility and willingness to respond to changing circumstances
- Ability to function successfully under pressure
- Kindness
- Willingness to seek help and advice as appropriate
- Motivated and committed to personal development and continuing education.
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
- Clear plan for continued professional development
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication, both written and oral.
Desirable
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).
