Job summary
The Hammersmith ICU-East (previously Cardiac ICU) provides Critical Care support to Cardiothoracic services delivered on the Hammersmith Site as well as other major surgical specialties like Hepato-biliary and Pancreatic, Oesophago-gastric surgery etc.
The ICU-East has 16 beds which can all be used for Level 3 care. The cardiac anaesthetist/ intensivist consultant of the week is responsible for all clinical and non-clinical decision making in the unit.
The post will also be suitable for those with a background in surgery (particularly cardiothoracic surgery) and medicine who wish to gain experience in ICU and learn the associated practical skills. There is an active programme of research within the unit as a whole, and the rota may allow for research and audit interests to be accommodated. We are committed to trying, to support the post holders with their individual professional needs by tailoring the rota and clinical exposure accordingly.
The current work of the cardiothoracic department includes coronary artery bypass operations (on and off pump), valve replacement or repair and aortic root surgery. There is also a busy interventional cardiac catheter lab performing procedures such as ASD and PFO closure, MitraClips and TAVIs. Cardiology provides a regional PCI service which includes out of hospital cardiac arrest referrals and an emergency arrhythmia programme which is attached to the very busy electro cardiology unit and a pulmonary hypertension service.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be allocated to the most appropriate rota depending on their skills and experience. Flexibility will be appreciated.
The expectation is that the post holder will:
o have no other roles anywhere else in the hospital
o be expected to stay on the unit for the duration of the shift
o be part of the intensive care multi-disciplinary team
o take an active part in consultant ward rounds, including presentation of patients
o be responsible for the ordering of pathology and radiology tests and the collation of results.
o as resident, be the first medical responder to clinical queries and problems related to patients and raised by the nursing staff
o be expected to request senior help and support from the anaesthetic or cardiothoracic registrar or consultant.
o be expected to attend the weekly teaching provided on critical care topics together with the general ICU residents - delivered by anaesthetic consultants and intensivists
o be expected to gain competencies in critical care clinical scenarios and practical procedures, under the mentorship of the anaesthetic consultant.
o gain a solid grounding in critical care and post-operative medicine and attend the ALS course
o receive CALS training in a scenario-based approach on the unit as part of the multidisciplinary team
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
Dedicated time to pursue other training interests including experience in research, audit and clinical experience in complementary specialties (Anaesthesia, Cardiothoracic Surgery or General Intensive Care) will be accommodated on request within rota hours (depending on clinical activity within the department) in the form of dedicated training weeks allocated within the rota. These have proved extremely popular amongst past post holders who have used these to advance their career gaining valuable experience in their chosen fields.
Teaching Activities ( subject to variation):
Tuesday 14.00 - 15.00 Anaesthesia trainees teaching session
Wednesday 15.00 - 15.45 ICM journal club
Thursday 07:45 0830 Cardiothoracic Surgery teaching
Thursday 12:30 13:30 ICM teaching
Clinical Governance Meetings
Bi-monthly Morbidity and Mortality Anaesthetic Department Meetings and Cardiothoracic/Cardiology meetings.
Duties and responsibilities
1) Clinical Responsibility for the day-to-day management of all patients in conjunction with the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Consultant and the referring consultant and his staff. A full ward round is held each morning, and evening, including holidays and weekends.
2) Administrative Normal documentation of history and results etc plus entering some data on a computerised audit system.
3) Research An active clinical research programme is conducted in this unit. The clinical commitment of the resident is heavy but he/she will be encouraged to participate in any projects if interest is shown.
4) The post will be appointed for a period of 6 months initially, extendable to 1 year. There will be flexibility to tailor the job plan and clinical experience to the specific demands and skills of the successful candidates.
5) The post-holder will be expected to work in a professional and courteous manner with the multidisciplinary team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Dedicated time to pursue other training interests including experience in research, audit and clinical experience in complementary specialties (Anaesthesia, Cardiothoracic Surgery or General Intensive Care) will be accommodated on request within rota hours (depending on clinical activity within the department) in the form of dedicated training weeks allocated within the rota. These have proved extremely popular amongst past post holders who have used these to advance their career gaining valuable experience in their chosen fields.
Teaching Activities ( subject to variation):
Tuesday 14.00 - 15.00 Anaesthesia trainees teaching session
Wednesday 15.00 - 15.45 ICM journal club
Thursday 07:45 0830 Cardiothoracic Surgery teaching
Thursday 12:30 13:30 ICM teaching
Clinical Governance Meetings
Bi-monthly Morbidity and Mortality Anaesthetic Department Meetings and Cardiothoracic/Cardiology meetings.
Duties and responsibilities
1) Clinical Responsibility for the day-to-day management of all patients in conjunction with the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Consultant and the referring consultant and his staff. A full ward round is held each morning, and evening, including holidays and weekends.
2) Administrative Normal documentation of history and results etc plus entering some data on a computerised audit system.
3) Research An active clinical research programme is conducted in this unit. The clinical commitment of the resident is heavy but he/she will be encouraged to participate in any projects if interest is shown.
4) The post will be appointed for a period of 6 months initially, extendable to 1 year. There will be flexibility to tailor the job plan and clinical experience to the specific demands and skills of the successful candidates.
5) The post-holder will be expected to work in a professional and courteous manner with the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes
- Additional degrees or diplomas
Language
Essential
- Candidates should be able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Understanding of principles of research
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical settings
Desirable
- Participation in research
- Peer reviewed publications
Audit
Desirable
- Experience of audit Completed audit cycle Understanding of clinical governance
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Basic Computer & IT Skills
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and training
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in Basic Clinical practice: History taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent
- Other specialist interest and clinical experience
Relevant experience in specialty/ Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in Anaesthesia, medicine, critical care or surgery
Desirable
- Other specialist interests
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC Registration
Desirable
- Distinctions, prizes
- Additional degrees or diplomas
Language
Essential
- Candidates should be able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfill the job requirements
Academic achievements including research/publications
Essential
- Understanding of principles of research
- Able to contribute to teaching and learning of others in clinical settings
Desirable
- Participation in research
- Peer reviewed publications
Audit
Desirable
- Experience of audit Completed audit cycle Understanding of clinical governance
Teaching & Training
Essential
- Basic Computer & IT Skills
Desirable
- Experience in teaching and training
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Competent in Basic Clinical practice: History taking, physical exam, basic investigation interpretation, intravenous access.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Desirable
- Advanced life support (ALS) provider or equivalent
- Other specialist interest and clinical experience
Relevant experience in specialty/ Sub specialty
Essential
- Experience in Anaesthesia, medicine, critical care or surgery
Desirable
- Other specialist interests
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).
