Job summary
Critical Care in East Kent Hospitals is at an exciting period of redevelopment, having attracted national investment to deliver a critical care hub for Kent and Medway. We have recently moved to a new 24-bed purpose build unit which boasts excellent facilities for both patients and staff. This includes;o Hi-fidelity simulation suite within the ICUo Regular protected teaching which maps the FICM syllabuso Dedicated time within the rota to develop and run the simulation programme
The post holder will be expected to help design and deliver simulation courses for intensive care across the Trust, working alongside the practice development nurses and Trust ICM Lead for Simulation. The candidate will become trained in facilitation skills for debriefing and learn how to write scenarios using the IRIS scenario authoring platform. The post-holder will be encouraged to develop multi-professional learning, including medical students from GKT and KMMS medical schools. There will be opportunities to engage new groups of staff with simulation-based learning during the course of the fellowship and to further develop established courses.
Main duties of the job
- Review of critically ill patients on the ICU, emergency department and hospital wards.
- Admitting patients to the ICU under the supervision of the Consultant.
- Ordering and interpretation of investigations Safe and effective handover between shifts.
- Deliver simulation-based training to the intensive care department.
- Help deliver simulation teaching to the teams within the Trust and medical school.
- Active participation in the teaching programme (which follows the FICM syllabus).
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000. We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.
We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.
At East Kent, we will do all we can to help you grow a career around you, your family, your location and your interests.
We offer flexible and fulfilling career solutions that work for you and unique opportunities to innovate and inspire - all in a county where you can enjoy your life to the full, whatever your interest.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The senior clinical fellow post is designed to supplement the senior ICM and anaesthetic trainees in providing 24/7 cover to the intensive care unit. The rota is a full shift pattern (1 in 7). There is dedicated time within the rota for clinical fellows to pursue an area of interest and improve on their CV. It is a Trust position, with 10 days of study leave allocated per year.
The main responsibilities of the post include the daily review of patients on the ICU, invasive procedures such as central venous cannulation and the review of patients outside the ICU, initial stabilisation and investigation and treatment including advanced respiratory and cardiovascular support. Senior clinical fellows will be expected to help lead the multi-disciplinary team and support more junior doctors.
Non-clinical responsibilities include the active participation in the bi-monthly morbidity and mortality meetings, the teaching schedule and audit/quality improvement projects.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The senior clinical fellow post is designed to supplement the senior ICM and anaesthetic trainees in providing 24/7 cover to the intensive care unit. The rota is a full shift pattern (1 in 7). There is dedicated time within the rota for clinical fellows to pursue an area of interest and improve on their CV. It is a Trust position, with 10 days of study leave allocated per year.
The main responsibilities of the post include the daily review of patients on the ICU, invasive procedures such as central venous cannulation and the review of patients outside the ICU, initial stabilisation and investigation and treatment including advanced respiratory and cardiovascular support. Senior clinical fellows will be expected to help lead the multi-disciplinary team and support more junior doctors.
Non-clinical responsibilities include the active participation in the bi-monthly morbidity and mortality meetings, the teaching schedule and audit/quality improvement projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
- Completion of basic training in anaesthesia, medicine, EM or ICM.
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCEM, Primary FRCA or another post-graduate qualification.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload.
- Safe and effective communication.
- At least 6 months experience working on an ICU.
Desirable
- Simulation teaching or instructor for advanced life support course.
- Anaesthesia/Airway skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Completion of audit cycle or QI.
- Evidence of engagement in patient safety projects.
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Punctual.
- Hard-working.
- Polite.
- Organised.
- Enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
- Completion of basic training in anaesthesia, medicine, EM or ICM.
Desirable
- MRCP, MRCEM, Primary FRCA or another post-graduate qualification.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload.
- Safe and effective communication.
- At least 6 months experience working on an ICU.
Desirable
- Simulation teaching or instructor for advanced life support course.
- Anaesthesia/Airway skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
Desirable
- Completion of audit cycle or QI.
- Evidence of engagement in patient safety projects.
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Punctual.
- Hard-working.
- Polite.
- Organised.
- Enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership.
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).
