Consultant in Critical Care Medicine

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

The closing date is 17 October 2024

Job summary

Join our group of dedicated Critical Care consultants, 10PA in a replacement substantive consultant post, as we prepare to move into our new state of the art Critical Care Unit in Brighton

We run 39 Critical Care beds between Brighton and Haywards Heath within the United Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

We are the major trauma and regional tertiary centre covering the Kent, Surrey and Sussex area, including neurosciences and cardiac surgery as well as being an Academic department with close links to our medical school and with an exciting portfolio of local and international research studies.

We are looking for a dynamic enthusiastic colleague to work with us and our multi-professional team to continue our drive to deliver excellent care and outcomes, as well as develop our services and processes.

Brighton and Haywards Heath benefit from their situation on the coast, as well as beautiful countryside respectively, with the South Downs National Park in between. We would hope that potential candidates would join us in taking advantage of these wonderful opportunities.

Main duties of the job

The new Appointees will undertake on-call work, with the team of 18 other Consultants, at both the Royal Sussex County Hospital and Princess Royal Hospital. This forms two 7 day 1:6 rotas at the Royal Sussex County Hospital and a 7 day 1:6 rota at the Princess Royal Hospital. All rotas have commitments only to Critical Care, and are slightly variable between Consultants. For these posts the on-call will be split into thirds between the three units. On-call activities will be tied to day-time duty on the respective Critical Care Unit to allow continuity of care and a block system of Critical Care cover. The posts also incorporates a weekly daytime responsibility for additional cover at the Royal Sussex County site, worked between ICU on call commitments. Further direct clinical input to Critical Care, outside on-call and duty periods, will be responsive to service need on both sites but is likely to be mainly at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

Direct clinical care in complimentary specialty can be undertaken at both or either site depending on service need in that speciality; all complimentary specialties will be considered depending on the needs of the Trust, but anaesthesia, critical care, medicine and emergency medicine would be preferred. For this type of job plan the Trust currently requires that one Supporting Programmed Activity is conducted in the Trust on a weekly basis.

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.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-MWRSCHCONCC-339

Job locations

Royal Sussex County Hospital

Eastern Road

Brighton

BN2 5BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this vacancy, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information regarding this vacancy, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

Breadth 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

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Acadmic & Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

Research experience
Publications
Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date
oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Specialty 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

Higher Degree
oFFICM or DICM or EDICM

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

oEvidence of Advanced ICU training recognised by the FICM or equivalent.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Desirable

Breadth 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

Essential

oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching

Desirable

oRecognised teaching qualification

Acadmic & Research

Essential

oEvidence of participation in audit

Desirable

Research experience
Publications
Prizes and honours

Career Progression

Essential

oAppropriate progression of career to date
oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written

Experience and Qualifications

Essential

oBasic medical degree
oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oCCT in Specialty 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

Higher Degree
oFFICM or DICM or EDICM

Clinical Skills & Experience

Essential

oUnderstanding of clinical risk management

Desirable

oEvidence of Advanced ICU training recognised by the FICM or equivalent.

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

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