Job summary
These posts provide unparalleled training in all aspects of Paediatric Cardiac Intensive Care including cardiac transplantation, ECMO, heart failure and mechanical support. The post holder will receive training equivalent to those trainees who are in posts recognised by Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine Intercollegiate Specialty Advisory Committee (PICM ISAC; previously ICTPICM) and the Royal College for Paediatrics and Child Health. Applicants who require approval by PICM ISAC are advised to seek prospective approval for the post.
Main duties of the job
With full consultant supervision and support, the post holder is responsible for patients on a 12 bedded quaternary paediatric cardiac intensive care unit based at the Freeman Hospital, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The patients, aged from neonatal to late adolescence, are primarily cardiac with over 350 cases per year. We are one of the 6 UK respiratory ECMO centres and one of the 2 UK paediatric cardiopulmonary transplant centres. We have the second biggest paediatric VAD programme in the world, using Berlin Heart. There is an active research programme with specific interests in mechanical support as a bridge to transplant, infant respiratory failure and coagulation management. The post holder will be encouraged to be involved in a research project / audit during their time in post and to present this at a national / international meeting.
The post is suitable for senior trainees who want to further their cardiac intensive care experience in preparation for becoming a consultant paediatric intensivist. It is also suitable for anaesthetists who already have experience in either adult cardiothoracic intensive care or in paediatric anaesthesia. Subject to satisfactory performance and with appropriate supervision, opportunity will be given to take on a more senior role within the unit.
About us
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the most successful teaching NHS Trusts in the country. We have one of the highest numbers of specialist services of hospitals in the UK. With around 14,000 staff, the Newcastle Hospitals is one of the region's major employers. We have a long-standing reputation for high quality clinical care with our staff's commitment to excellence reflected in our consistent performance at the highest level. We are committed to being an "employer of choice" offering our staff superb benefits, looking after their wellbeing, and providing access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support which enables them to provide "healthcare at its very best - with a personal touch".
For an informal discussion and further information regarding the opportunity and Directorate, please contact: Dr Yamuna Thiru, Consultant Paediatric Intensivist on 0191 233 6161 Ext 37400, or via email at Yamuna.Thiru@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
This post provides an unparalleled opportunity for a trainee with PIC experience to gain further knowledge in all aspects of paediatric cardiac intensive care including ECMO, mechanical support, heart failure and transplantation. The post would be suitable for a trainee who already has significant general paediatric intensive care experience or a senior anaesthetic trainee with an interest in paediatric anaesthesia. The Consultants support trainees fully and the level of any additional responsibility given depends upon experience. There are many research and service development opportunities.
As well as the rapidly developing fields of cardiac transplantation, ECMO and mechanical support in this supra-regional centre; the paediatric cardiac intensive care unit looks after the full range of congenital cardiac operations for our regional population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are delighted to be able to offer an opportunity for a highly motivated, ambitious individual to join our well integrated team.
This post provides an unparalleled opportunity for a trainee with PIC experience to gain further knowledge in all aspects of paediatric cardiac intensive care including ECMO, mechanical support, heart failure and transplantation. The post would be suitable for a trainee who already has significant general paediatric intensive care experience or a senior anaesthetic trainee with an interest in paediatric anaesthesia. The Consultants support trainees fully and the level of any additional responsibility given depends upon experience. There are many research and service development opportunities.
As well as the rapidly developing fields of cardiac transplantation, ECMO and mechanical support in this supra-regional centre; the paediatric cardiac intensive care unit looks after the full range of congenital cardiac operations for our regional population.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent.
- 12 months PICM or senior anaesthetic experience
Desirable
- APLS provider or equivalent.
- Within 12 months of completing PICM grid training if coming from a PICU background or already on the GMC specialist register
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students, Foundation Doctors and paediatric trainees
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Desirable
- Completed leadership course
- Administrative duties e.g. rota manager
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Primary Medical Qualification.
- Full GMC registration MRCPCH / FRCA or equivalent.
- 12 months PICM or senior anaesthetic experience
Desirable
- APLS provider or equivalent.
- Within 12 months of completing PICM grid training if coming from a PICU background or already on the GMC specialist register
Clinical Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Good history & examination skills.
- Able to formulate a working diagnosis.
- Able to order appropriate investigations.
- Image interpretation relevant to practice.
- Knows when to appropriately seek assistance from a senior colleague.
Maintaining Clinical Competence
Essential
- Written evidence of satisfactory training to date e.g. workplace assessments.
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduate medical students, Foundation Doctors and paediatric trainees
Clinical Governance, Audit and Research
Essential
- Experience of audit projects.
Communication, Relationships and Working with Colleagues
Essential
- Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and other people within a team.
- Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues in all disciplines.
Desirable
- Completed leadership course
- Administrative duties e.g. rota manager
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with the Trust's Core & Professional Behaviours.
- Flexible approach to service delivery and committed approach to development.
- A commitment to personal / unit CPD.
- Time management skills.
- Honesty, integrity, awareness of ethical dilemmas, respect for confidentiality.
Desirable
- Evidence of leadership skills.
- IT literate.
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).
