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;- Hi-fidelity simulation suite within the ICU- Dedicated office and on-call rooms for junior staff
The department is approved for all stages of Intensive Care training and all clinical fellows will benefit from;- Named educational supervisor- Regular protected teaching which maps the FICM syllabus.
We offer 27 days' annual leave and active support for study, quality improvement and patient safety work as part of our 'We care' improvement journey, and medical education and research.
Main duties of the job
This post is designed for doctors who have completed foundation training who are looking to pursue a career in Anaesthetics or Intensive Care Medicine. They will gain experience in the management of critically ill patients in a supportive environment whilst improving their CV. Successful applicants will work under the close supervision of consultant intensivists and senior trainees. The department is very active in the following areas; teaching, research and point of care ultrasound and echocardiography.- 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.- Participation in audit, patient safety and morbidity and mortality meetings.- Organisation of multidisciplinary meetings.- Active participation in the teaching programme (which follows the FICM syllabus).
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.
We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration.
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
Skills and Experience.
Essential
- At least 1-year experience of working in the NHS.
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload.
- Safe and effective communication.
Desirable
- Experience of working on an Intensive Care Unit.
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
- Be punctual and polite.
- Hardworking.
- Organised.
- Enthusiastic.
Desirable
- Evidence of clinical leadership.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Full GMC Registration.
- Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent.
Skills and Experience.
Essential
- At least 1-year experience of working in the NHS.
- Ability to prioritise clinical workload.
- Safe and effective communication.
Desirable
- Experience of working on an Intensive Care Unit.
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
- Be punctual and polite.
- Hardworking.
- 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
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).
