Job summary
Do you want to gain more
experience in Intensive Care Medicine in a busy, dynamic district general hospital
critical care unit with an excellent reputation and outstanding results?
Warrington Critical Care Unit is looking to recruit doctors to join our team at
the equivalent level of CT3+trainee who are interested in Intensive Care
Medicine and Anaesthesia. These fellow posts will have an additional element of
gaining experience in a teaching/SIM, echocardiography, research or management to
help build your CV and experience.
Main duties of the job
You will contribute to the
on-call rota covering the unit and ward referrals on a 1:8 basis covering
long-days and night-shifts.
On appointment you will be able
to pick a specialist interest in one of the areas outlined below:
Teaching/SIM: Working with the Faculty Tutor and
postgraduate training team you will help design a multi-disciplinary weekly
teaching session for all grades of trainees, medical students, nursing and
allied health professionals. You will also help to organise and run the weekly
in-situ SIM sessions.
ECHO: Working with our ECHO lead you will learn
ECHO skills to FUSIC level and help to set up teaching and training of other
medical staff on the unit. Our aim is that bedside ECHO performed by our
clinical team will become embedded in our day-to-day practice on ICU and this
post will help achieve this.
Research: As a unit our participation in
research has increased drastically. We are looking for someone to take on the
role of research fellow on the unit and assist with our Consultants, AHPs and
trust research team with recruiting to trials, gaining consent and gaining
invaluable research experience. You will have opportunity to be research lead
for new trials we will recruit to on the unit.
Please see attached full job description and advert.
About us
Warrington Critical Care Unit
admits approximately 900 patients per year from a variety of medical and
surgical specialities. You will work in a team staffed by a specialist team of nine
critical care consultants and three-tiers of doctors and ACCPs. This is a
full-time role for 6-12 months with the opportunity to develop your clinical
and leadership skills, as well as time for further professional development and
protected teaching time.
During your placement you will
gain experience in the clinical management of acutely unwell, critically ill
patients. You will gain practical experience in advanced airway management, US
guided IV access (peripheral and central lines) and focused ECHO. We have
regular MDT, radiology MDT, M&M, in-situ Sim training and teaching sessions
which you will be encouraged to attend and participate in.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
This
post is suitable for individuals seeking a period of experience in Critical
Care Medicine to develop their knowledge, skills and CV.
2.
Candidates
must have completed stage 1 training in Anaesthetics, ACCS or IMT.
3.
The
appointee will work across the Critical Care Unit and new Respiratory High Care
Area gaining clinical experience reflecting their training ambitions and needs.
The role will combine working alongside and supporting consultant and trainee
colleagues in Critical Care.
4.
The post holder will join the 2nd on-call 1:8 covering the
critical care unit and ward referrals.
5.
The 1:8 2nd on-call rota covers seven days a week including
long days and twilight shifts (4pm-midnight).
Please see full job descriptionand advert attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1.
This
post is suitable for individuals seeking a period of experience in Critical
Care Medicine to develop their knowledge, skills and CV.
2.
Candidates
must have completed stage 1 training in Anaesthetics, ACCS or IMT.
3.
The
appointee will work across the Critical Care Unit and new Respiratory High Care
Area gaining clinical experience reflecting their training ambitions and needs.
The role will combine working alongside and supporting consultant and trainee
colleagues in Critical Care.
4.
The post holder will join the 2nd on-call 1:8 covering the
critical care unit and ward referrals.
5.
The 1:8 2nd on-call rota covers seven days a week including
long days and twilight shifts (4pm-midnight).
Please see full job descriptionand advert attached.
Person Specification
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Team player
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly
- Organisational skills
- Time-keeping
- Enthusiastic.
- Be sensitive to the patient experience
- Evidence of experience in procedural safety processes
- Able to keep up with new developments
Desirable
- Presentation of papers, posters or abstracts at local, regional or national meetings.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Professional Capabilities
- Completed stage 1 training in either Anaesthetics, ACCS or IMT
- Shows ability to work within the MDT and with others across professions
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- Ability to do 13hour shifts on a busy critical care unit
- Ability to manage the intensity of a busy critical care unit.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential
- Manage to work on a busy critical care unit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Primary Medical Degree
- ALS or equivalent
- Experience working within the NHS
Desirable
PHYSICAL SKILLS & EFFORT
Essential
- Basic medical skills cannulation, catheterisation etc.
- Advanced skills central lines, arterial lines, vas-caths, intubation
- Medically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post
Person Specification
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES
Essential
- Advanced communication skills
- Team player
- Leadership skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work flexibly
- Organisational skills
- Time-keeping
- Enthusiastic.
- Be sensitive to the patient experience
- Evidence of experience in procedural safety processes
- Able to keep up with new developments
Desirable
- Presentation of papers, posters or abstracts at local, regional or national meetings.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of achievement of Foundation Professional Capabilities
- Completed stage 1 training in either Anaesthetics, ACCS or IMT
- Shows ability to work within the MDT and with others across professions
Desirable
- Understanding current issues within the wider NHS
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL EFFORT
Essential
- Ability to do 13hour shifts on a busy critical care unit
- Ability to manage the intensity of a busy critical care unit.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Essential
- Manage to work on a busy critical care unit.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with GMC
- Primary Medical Degree
- ALS or equivalent
- Experience working within the NHS
Desirable
PHYSICAL SKILLS & EFFORT
Essential
- Basic medical skills cannulation, catheterisation etc.
- Advanced skills central lines, arterial lines, vas-caths, intubation
- Medically fit to fulfil all aspects of the post
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
Cheshire
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
