Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an anaesthetic or ICM speciality doctor or trainee with a strong interest in research in ICM, to join the team at Hammersmith Hospital ICU and actively participate in the research and academic activities of the department. The post would suit speciality doctors at senior clinical fellow level, wishing to obtain or further existing experience in research. The post affords supervision, competencies and dedicated research time commensurate with the requirements for special skills training in academic research for ICM training as described by the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine. As such, the post would also be suitable for stage 2 special skills training in academic research with the relevant approvals of the local ICM regional advisor and training programme director.
It is anticipated that up to 70% of daytime activity will be protected for research.
The department participates in numerous NIHR portfolio trials and studies. Research interests include basic, translational and clinical research pertaining to ARDS, sepsis and multi-organ failure including acute kidney injury.
Main duties of the job
The fellow will join a team of 14 Residents (SHOs) and 8 Middle Grade (Registrars) doctors.
The Registrar rota, which the fellow will work on is a 1 in 7 rota with prospective cover (nights and long days). The successful candidate is expected to work on the registrar rota and as such possess the skills commensurate to that of a speciality trainee in Intensive Care Medicine (including independent airway skills).
The shifts are from 08:00am (0800 for Registrars) -1800pm short days or from 08:00am to 21:00pm long days or 20:00pm to 09:00am nights
There will be a significant amount of time (to be mutually agreed) set aside for the special interest research related activity. Typically, depending on the nature of the research project being supported would be up to 70-80% of the total WTE.
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We encourage staff to have the Covid vaccination to protect themselves, patients, other colleagues as well as the wider community. Please note it is an operational requirement to comply with infection prevention and control procedures within the Trust such as lateral flow testing, handwashing and the wearing of masks, according to the procedures in place at any time or location.
As part of our continued response to Covid19 we are still conducting the majority of our interviews virtually.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
1) Clinical Responsibility for the day-to-day management of all patients on ICU West / GICU in conjunction with the Intensive Care consultant. A full ward round with the MDT is held each morning and a secondary clinical round every evening, including holidays and weekends. Review and assessment of direct referrals to the ICU or via the Outreach service. Support to the Outreach service as required.
2) Administrative and governance consistent with the clinical activities of the post. The post holder will be required to participate in the departments and wider directorates clinical governance activities.
3) Education Active participation in the postgraduate education programme which is open to and regularly attended by the entire MDT working on ICU West.
4) Research / Quality Improvement / Non-clinical interest Opportunities to be discussed with education supervisor after appointment.
5) Special Interest activity in academic research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
1) Clinical Responsibility for the day-to-day management of all patients on ICU West / GICU in conjunction with the Intensive Care consultant. A full ward round with the MDT is held each morning and a secondary clinical round every evening, including holidays and weekends. Review and assessment of direct referrals to the ICU or via the Outreach service. Support to the Outreach service as required.
2) Administrative and governance consistent with the clinical activities of the post. The post holder will be required to participate in the departments and wider directorates clinical governance activities.
3) Education Active participation in the postgraduate education programme which is open to and regularly attended by the entire MDT working on ICU West.
4) Research / Quality Improvement / Non-clinical interest Opportunities to be discussed with education supervisor after appointment.
5) Special Interest activity in academic research.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the GMC's medical register with a Licence to Practice
- FRCA Primary / MRCP / MRCS / FFICM Primary /
Desirable
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- BSc, MSc or equivalent, FFICM, EDIC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Completion of foundation training or equivalent
- Previous experience in ICM or anaesthetics Core anaesthetic or acute common care stem training (or equivalence)
- Competent at assessment of the acutely ill patient IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS, ALERT, CCrISP provider or instructor
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
- Knowledge of processes involved in research
Desirable
- Previous research published in peer reviewed journals
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On the GMC's medical register with a Licence to Practice
- FRCA Primary / MRCP / MRCS / FFICM Primary /
Desirable
- On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
- BSc, MSc or equivalent, FFICM, EDIC
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Completion of foundation training or equivalent
- Previous experience in ICM or anaesthetics Core anaesthetic or acute common care stem training (or equivalence)
- Competent at assessment of the acutely ill patient IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
- ALS, ATLS, ALERT, CCrISP provider or instructor
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications:
Essential
- Knowledge of processes involved in research
Desirable
- Previous research published in peer reviewed journals
Teaching and training
Essential
- Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff
Audit
Essential
- Understanding of principles of clinical audit
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).
