Job summary
The Trust seeks to appoint Consultant in intensive care. This is a substantive consultant post and applicants will be expected to have interest and suitable experience within intensive care. The post allows to include sessions in intensive care and, flexibility to include sessions in anaesthesia, medical specialities and emergency medicine.
The new appointee will share the case-load, facilities and trainee grade support with the existing consultants.
In conjunction with the existing consultants, the appointee has opportunities to lead developments in services within the Trust.
This substantive post will be based in Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow and will be responsible for providing high quality Intensive care services and/ or another specialty as qualified, to The Princess Alexandra Hospital that assumes responsibility for the patients within the catchment area in co-operation with Consultant colleagues in all clinical departments.
Main duties of the job
This substantive post will be based in Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow and will be responsible for providing high quality Intensive care services and/ or another specialty as qualified, to The Princess Alexandra Hospital that assumes responsibility for the patients within the catchment area in co-operation with Consultant colleagues in all clinical departments.
We are a very friendly welcoming department which embraces staff learning and development.
About us
Our Organisation
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping.
We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire.
Our Values
The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences:
Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts
Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both
Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Intensive Care. This is a substantive consultant post, and applicants are expected to have a strong interest and suitable experience in intensive care. The role offers flexibility to include sessions in anaesthesia, medical specialties, and emergency medicine.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality intensive care services and/or another specialty as qualified. You will share the case-load, facilities, and trainee grade support with existing consultants, and have opportunities to lead developments in services within the Trust alongside current consultants.
Key responsibilities include maintaining and promoting multi-disciplinary teamwork within the specialty and associated critical care services. You will ensure evidence-based standards of care for all patients in collaboration with consultant colleagues and adhere to clinical and quality standards as set in the Patients Charter.
Additionally, you will take an active part in the formal teaching, practical training, and supervision of junior staff. This includes the professional supervision and management of non-consultant grade medical staff. You will also monitor junior staff locum arrangements where appropriate and focus on the professional development of trainees, both clinically and personally.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and innovate in service development within the Trust, engaging in a dynamic and supportive team environment. If you are passionate about providing exceptional intensive care and are looking for a role that offers both challenge and opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Successful applicants must have FRCA or equivalent and CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or Intensive Care within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview and be fully registered with the GMC.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Dr Rajamani Sethuraman (r.sethuraman@nhs.net) or Hannah Milne, General Manager Critical Care, Theatres and Anaesthetics (Hannah.milne7@nhs.net).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Trust is seeking to appoint a Consultant in Intensive Care. This is a substantive consultant post, and applicants are expected to have a strong interest and suitable experience in intensive care. The role offers flexibility to include sessions in anaesthesia, medical specialties, and emergency medicine.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality intensive care services and/or another specialty as qualified. You will share the case-load, facilities, and trainee grade support with existing consultants, and have opportunities to lead developments in services within the Trust alongside current consultants.
Key responsibilities include maintaining and promoting multi-disciplinary teamwork within the specialty and associated critical care services. You will ensure evidence-based standards of care for all patients in collaboration with consultant colleagues and adhere to clinical and quality standards as set in the Patients Charter.
Additionally, you will take an active part in the formal teaching, practical training, and supervision of junior staff. This includes the professional supervision and management of non-consultant grade medical staff. You will also monitor junior staff locum arrangements where appropriate and focus on the professional development of trainees, both clinically and personally.
This role offers the opportunity to lead and innovate in service development within the Trust, engaging in a dynamic and supportive team environment. If you are passionate about providing exceptional intensive care and are looking for a role that offers both challenge and opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Successful applicants must have FRCA or equivalent and CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or Intensive Care within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview and be fully registered with the GMC.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Dr Rajamani Sethuraman (r.sethuraman@nhs.net) or Hannah Milne, General Manager Critical Care, Theatres and Anaesthetics (Hannah.milne7@nhs.net).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
- FFICM or equivalent
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for ICM or within six months of anticipated CCT data on the date of interview
Desirable
- Additional degree or post- graduate qualification (PhD, MD etc)
- Post-graduate prizes
- MSc/Diploma/PG certification in Peri operative medicine or equivalent
- Management/leadership qualification
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Higher training in Intensive Care Medicine
- Advanced Life support (ALS)
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience including Anaesthesia
Experience
Essential
- Achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Achieved GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including ICM
- Life support course instructor
- Presentations at regional and national meetings and/or Publications in peer reviewed journal
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good communication Skills
- Able to prioritise/cope with stressful situations
- Clear understanding of local/wider NHS management structures
- Awareness of ethical and legal issues
Desirable
- Leadership in evidence-based transformation of patient care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-disciplinary team showing respect for patients and colleagues
- Honest and reliable and High professional Standards
- Excellent professional judgement and Good Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English and Diligence, enthusiasm, composure and resilience
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
- FFICM or equivalent
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for ICM or within six months of anticipated CCT data on the date of interview
Desirable
- Additional degree or post- graduate qualification (PhD, MD etc)
- Post-graduate prizes
- MSc/Diploma/PG certification in Peri operative medicine or equivalent
- Management/leadership qualification
Clinical Skills and Training
Essential
- Higher training in Intensive Care Medicine
- Advanced Life support (ALS)
Desirable
- Relevant medical experience including Anaesthesia
Experience
Essential
- Achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit and quality improvement
Desirable
- Achieved GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Extensive / formal experience in medical education including ICM
- Life support course instructor
- Presentations at regional and national meetings and/or Publications in peer reviewed journal
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Good communication Skills
- Able to prioritise/cope with stressful situations
- Clear understanding of local/wider NHS management structures
- Awareness of ethical and legal issues
Desirable
- Leadership in evidence-based transformation of patient care
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work harmoniously in a multi-disciplinary team showing respect for patients and colleagues
- Honest and reliable and High professional Standards
- Excellent professional judgement and Good Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent written and spoken English and Diligence, enthusiasm, composure and resilience
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).
