Job summary
We are looking for dual-CCT Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia. Applicants will join an established, enthusiastic team of 12 Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine to develop an expanded Consultant workforce, which will allow us to deliver a number of service improvements.
We are a 20-bed mixed-dependency unit admitting 1200-1400 patients per year from a variety of specialties, including a regional gynaecological cancer service, maxillofacial surgery, urology and vascular surgery.
The unit is supported by a 16-bed Surgical Step-Down unit, staffed by the Department of Anaesthesia, which admits higher-risk patients during the perioperative period as well as a respiratory support unit and a medical high-dependency unit. We are also well-supported by the Critical Care Outreach Service and a dedicated team of Specialty Doctors and Associate Specialists. Our existing Consultant team have interests in echocardiography, ultrasound, medico-legal issues, and high-fidelity simulation. We are fortunate enough to have a simulation suite within the ICU.
Main duties of the job
These are full-time 10PA posts but any candidate who wishes to work less than full time will be considered and supported, taking into account service needs. Additional sessions may be available on request.The unit is well supported by middle grade & trainee cover both in and out of hours.
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Adult ICU at the Royal Derby Hospitals a new, customised PFI build with 20 beds rated Good in a recent CQC report. We admit over 1200 patients per year with a 60:40 split of medical to surgical admissions, 90 % of these being emergency admissions. We are a busy general ICU. The hospital provides a tertiary support service for hepatic and renal patients and in addition offers primary coronary angioplasty. We have a purpose built ICU with state of the art ultrasound, echo and imaging hardware and software. We are accredited for advanced training in Intensive Care medicine.
We introduced point of care echocardiography into our ICU 7 years ago and have developed a comprehensive echo service for our unit. We have two echo machines on the unit with TOE and TTE capability. In addition we have Echo PACS available on the unit to review all existing scans. We have a TTE and TOE high fidelity simulator that we use for staff training and to help deliver our nationally advertised ICU echocardiography course.ICU consultants will have office space on the unit and there is shared secretarial support.
The anaesthetic component of the job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Assistant Clinical Director. This will be tailored to the areas of interest and service need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Adult ICU at the Royal Derby Hospitals a new, customised PFI build with 20 beds rated Good in a recent CQC report. We admit over 1200 patients per year with a 60:40 split of medical to surgical admissions, 90 % of these being emergency admissions. We are a busy general ICU. The hospital provides a tertiary support service for hepatic and renal patients and in addition offers primary coronary angioplasty. We have a purpose built ICU with state of the art ultrasound, echo and imaging hardware and software. We are accredited for advanced training in Intensive Care medicine.
We introduced point of care echocardiography into our ICU 7 years ago and have developed a comprehensive echo service for our unit. We have two echo machines on the unit with TOE and TTE capability. In addition we have Echo PACS available on the unit to review all existing scans. We have a TTE and TOE high fidelity simulator that we use for staff training and to help deliver our nationally advertised ICU echocardiography course.ICU consultants will have office space on the unit and there is shared secretarial support.
The anaesthetic component of the job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Assistant Clinical Director. This will be tailored to the areas of interest and service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Possession of FICM or equivalent advanced training time in ICU
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- GMC Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine and on Specialist Register with GMC as Specialist in a second Specialty if seeking a joint post. eg Anaesthesia
- FRCA
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit and Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to supervise audit & research
Management experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Possession of FICM or equivalent advanced training time in ICU
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application
- Within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
- GMC Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine and on Specialist Register with GMC as Specialist in a second Specialty if seeking a joint post. eg Anaesthesia
- FRCA
Desirable
- Additional higher medical / scientific degree relevant to the specialty
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
- Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
- Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills
Desirable
- Specific teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
- Attended a recognised teaching training course
Audit and Research Experience
Essential
- Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
Desirable
- Ability to supervise audit & research
Management experience
Essential
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance
Desirable
- Attended a management course for consultants
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).