Job summary
UHL is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in England, serving a regional, national, and international population. We serve the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and specialist services over a much wider area.
Applications are invited for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Consultant in Intensive care medicine to join our expanding team. Applicants must hold full GMC registration, be fully Accredited for Higher Specialist Training or will be eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date.
Applications are also invited from those on the Specialist Register achieved via the CESR pathway. The work pattern offered (7.5 PA DCC on ICU rota, 1 PA DCC for service roles, 1.5 SPA) is designed to give the appointee the best opportunity to develop their clinical and non-clinical interests whilst most effectively supporting the department.
Main duties of the job
- To provide Consultant cover for the Intensive Care Unit at the LRI. This currently has 25 level 3 beds used flexibly in a physical space for 28 beds.
- Help prepare for the move into a new build ICU.
- Supervise and train junior intensive care medical staff.
- Work with the acute pain team to provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia to patients.
- Take part in multidisciplinary case conferences.
- Teaching post-graduate doctors and under-graduates, research and administration.
- Develop the Critical Care Service along with the other Consultants at UHL.
- Work with the Clinical Governance team to enhance patient safety.
About us
Our new strategy, 'Leading in healthcare, trusted in communities' was developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners and is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
- Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs.
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
- Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The overriding purpose is to support the provision of highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.
- Responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
- Cover for colleagues' annual leave and other authorised absences.
- To participate in service development and business planning in collaboration with the other Consultants in the department, the CMG and local GPs and commissioners within the local CCGs.
- Professional supervision and management of junior medical staff including the observance of local employment and human resource policies and procedures.
- Responsibilities for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required and contributing to undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity, locally and nationally.
- Participating in medical audit, the Trusts Clinical Governance processes and in CPD CPD is provided in job plans and attendance at audit and other governance meetings is mandatory; Managerial, including budgetary responsibilities where appropriate and compliance with standing orders and standing financial instructions of the Trust.
- In line with GMC Good Medical Practice it is the responsibility of the post-holder to ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within the area of work.
- The post-holder is expected to respond in a timely fashion to legitimate requests from Trust officers this might include investigations of incidents or complaints.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff and other clinical staff groups. The appointee will also have supervision responsibilities for junior medical staff within the specialty. If appropriate the post-holder will be named in the contract of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
- The post-holder is expected to participate in professional continuing medical education; study leave is provided for this purpose.
- The post-holder will be expected to undertake the Trust Corporate and Directorate specific Induction and competency Programmes appropriate to role.
- The post-holder will be required to maintain their continuing professional development (CPD) to be able to successfully revalidate. As per the Trust requirement the successful candidate will be required to have annual appraisal and attend / keep fully up to date with statutory and mandatory training as stipulated.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration.
- FFICM or equivalent
- (EITHER) Eligible for entry/entered on the specialist register of the General Medical Council for Intensive Care Medicine.(2)
- (OR) Possession of CESR/CCT/CESR(CP) in Intensive Care Medicine at date of interview or within 6 months of expected CCT/CESR(CP) completion at date of interview
- Completed advanced ICM training or equivalent (Step 2/Stage 3) as specified by the FICM, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree/diploma (e.g. MSc, PhD, MD)
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience and extended training in Adult Critical Care Medicine including extensive contemporary critical care experience in the last 2 years
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice.
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word, etc.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant clinical specialty interest (e.g. Echocardiography)
- ATLS
- FICE accreditation
- Experience in transthoracic echocardiography.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
Desirable
- Highly developed emotional intelligence
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement (QI) programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and/or QI
- Published Audit including quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS, or Equivalent
- Full GMC Registration.
- FFICM or equivalent
- (EITHER) Eligible for entry/entered on the specialist register of the General Medical Council for Intensive Care Medicine.(2)
- (OR) Possession of CESR/CCT/CESR(CP) in Intensive Care Medicine at date of interview or within 6 months of expected CCT/CESR(CP) completion at date of interview
- Completed advanced ICM training or equivalent (Step 2/Stage 3) as specified by the FICM, or equivalent.
Desirable
- Higher degree/diploma (e.g. MSc, PhD, MD)
- Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations.
Experience / Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable experience and extended training in Adult Critical Care Medicine including extensive contemporary critical care experience in the last 2 years
- Clinical Knowledge and Expertise: Appropriate knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; demonstrates clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence-based practice.
- IT Skills, ability to use web browser, excel, word, etc.
Desirable
- Evidence of relevant clinical specialty interest (e.g. Echocardiography)
- ATLS
- FICE accreditation
- Experience in transthoracic echocardiography.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and supervise juniors.
- Experience of leading teams and awareness of leadership styles
- Ability to effectively organise, prioritise and manage clinical workload.
- Understanding of wider health agenda and modern NHS.
- Ability to work to overcome barriers to change (negotiating, influencing and persuasion skills)
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance issues.
Desirable
- Management training on an accredited course
- Awareness of Service Development issues
Communication Skills
Essential
- Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to enable effective communication with patients and colleagues
- To be empathic and sensitive; capacity to take others' perspectives and treat others with understanding
Desirable
- Highly developed emotional intelligence
- High standard of presentation both written and verbal
- Demonstrable track record of successful change management
- Proven ability to maintain focus in a demanding environment
Motivation
Essential
- Personal integrity and reliability
- Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff
Desirable
- Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided
Audit/ Quality Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in and a commitment to clinical audit.
- Participation in a quality improvement (QI) programme
- Experience of quality improvement work and audit
Desirable
- Undergone training in teaching and willingness to organise relevant audit activities including quality improvement evidence
- Completion of formal courses in Audit and/or QI
- Published Audit including quality improvement
Research
Essential
- Understanding and interest in research
- Ability to appraise research critically
- Ability to supervise juniors undertaking research projects
- Evidence of recent research and development activity
Desirable
- Publications in nationally and internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals on subjects relevant to the speciality
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and a commitment to training/ teaching undergraduate and postgraduates
- Appraisal and assessment skills.
- Ability to asses clinical competencies
- Enthusiastic and ability to inspire and lead others.
Desirable
- Willingness to develop new approaches to teaching.
- Post Graduate qualification in teaching and training
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).
