Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics to join our dynamic and friendly department, rated "Outstanding" by the most recent CQC inspection.
The current role incorporates an Anaesthetic job plan, but other specialty interests are encouraged and will be considered dependent upon the needs of the Trust and the interests of the candidate. The department is extremely forward thinking and has established itself within the research arena, with multiple presentations at National and International meetings. The hospital is located in Chichester between the South Coast and the South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests both in and out of work.
Main duties of the job
The Intensive Care Unit on the St. Richard's site is a 10-bedded unit, managing a mix of level three and level two patients. It includes support for an expanding outreach service and is staffed by a Consultant Intensivist on a 1 in 9 rota at all times.
The medical staffing pattern is fully compliant with GPICS2 standards, and includes dedicated trainee cover. Basic, Intermediate and Higher training is provided to Intensive Care trainees within KSS Deanery. The unit receives excellent support from a range of multidisciplinary services including daily microbiology MDT, a twice weekly radiology MDT, physiotherapy, and dietetics. There is an on-site rehabilitation service at Donald Wilson House.Both units subscribe to the ICNARC Case Mix Programme and constantly achieve excellent SMRs.
St Richard's Hospital has 10 main operating theatres, 3 Day Surgery theatres, and an Obstetric theatre. The Anaesthetic Department provides anaesthesia for over 100 routine operating lists per week servicing all the major surgical specialties, including Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Maxillofacial Surgery, Gynaecology, Breast, Paediatric Dental, Colorectal, Urology, Plastic surgery and Ophthalmology. Anaesthesia is also provided for the Radiology and Accident and Emergency Departments. In addition, the Department is responsible for the running of the acute pain services, and the maintenance of the obstetric analgesia and anaesthesia service for those on the General Anaesthetic rota.
About us
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will part take in an intensive care rota. There are currently 9 Consultant Intensivists on a 1 in 9 intensity.
Anaesthetic duties include a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). A subspecialty interest is encouraged and these will be considered provided they satisfy the needs of the trust.
Other CCT holders including Respiratory, Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine can be accommodated: please contact the Trust to discuss details.
There is a requirement to participate in the out of hours on call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful applicant will part take in an intensive care rota. There are currently 9 Consultant Intensivists on a 1 in 9 intensity.
Anaesthetic duties include a wide range of surgical interventions, both planned and emergency (specialties detailed above). A subspecialty interest is encouraged and these will be considered provided they satisfy the needs of the trust.
Other CCT holders including Respiratory, Emergency Medicine and Acute Medicine can be accommodated: please contact the Trust to discuss details.
There is a requirement to participate in the out of hours on call rota.
Person Specification
Experience /Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degre
- oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oFFICM or DICM or EDICM
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Acute Pain
Desirable
- oEvidence of Advanced ICU training recognised by FICM or equivalent
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
Person Specification
Experience /Qualifications
Essential
- oBasic medical degre
- oFRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
- oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- oCCT in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
- oEntry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
Desirable
- oHigher Degree
- oFFICM or DICM or EDICM
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- oBroad experience in all aspects of Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia, and Acute Pain
Desirable
- oEvidence of Advanced ICU training recognised by FICM or equivalent
Knowledge
Desirable
- oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation & Planning
Essential
- oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
- oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
Desirable
- oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
Desirable
- oRecognised teaching qualification
Academic & Research
Essential
- oEvidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression and Personal Attributes
Essential
- oAppropriate progression of career to date
- oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written
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).
