Job summary
The Royal Free is offering an opportunity for excellent individuals to join our critical care team. We are undergoing an exciting period of expansion and development and we are looking for motivated colleagues to help us shape our future.
We are looking for applicants who have trained in either Intensive Care Medicine, or have dual qualifications in ICM alongside a complementary speciality and who have experience in the delivery of Liver Critical Care. We will support you to advance our expanding services, deliver research, innovate and develop your own career interests.
Main duties of the job
The post is full time, 10 PAs per week, with the clinical role either entirely on the ICU, or divided between critical care and the post holder's other specialty. The post holder would be expected to either have their on-call commitments entirely on critical care.
This post holder will be expected to contribute to the growth and development of the liver critical care service, working with medical and nursing colleagues to promote excellent clinical care, education and research.
An additional role or contribution to our department would be seen as a major advantage. This could take the form of an interest and role in an aspect of hepatology, research, education, echocardiography, anaesthesia, or another similar complementary role.
For a more complete list of duties please see the attached job description.
About us
The Royal Free combines globally recognised clinical expertise with local and friendly hospital care to represent the best in NHS treatment.We strive at all times to provide excellent outcomes in clinic treatments, clinical research and doctor training, as well an excellent working environment for hospital staff. We also run recognised clinical research and training programmes, much of which is of international reputation. The Royal Free Hospital is a leading site for the training of doctors, nurses, midwives and professions allied to medicine.
The RFH ICU treats around 2,000 patients a year. There is a large consultant body and team of junior doctors. We are a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive team aiming to deliver World Class Care and outstanding clinical outcomes in a rewarding and harmonious working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is full time, 10 PAs per week, with the clinical role either entirely on the ICU, or divided between critical care and the post holders other specialty. The post holder would be expected to either have their on-call commitments entirely on critical care.
Please see the attached documents for a full and detailed job plan.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is full time, 10 PAs per week, with the clinical role either entirely on the ICU, or divided between critical care and the post holders other specialty. The post holder would be expected to either have their on-call commitments entirely on critical care.
Please see the attached documents for a full and detailed job plan.
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register in appropriate speciality at the time of interview or within 6 months (at interview) of expected date of CCT specialty NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register by date of interview.
- Higher qualification in Critical Care Medicine (FFICM or European Diploma in ICM)
- Advance level Critical Care training (or equivalent)
- FRCA, MRCP, MCEM (or equivalent training/exam)
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree MD, PhD or equivalent
- Provider status in ALS, ATLS (or equivalent) or APLS (or equivalent)
- FUSIC qualification
- BSE Level 1 TTE
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in Critical Care Medicine
- Able to work without supervision and make appropriate clinical decisions
- Ability and willingness to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients of any acuity.
- Evidence of continuing education
- Up-to-date on national guidelines relevant to Critical Care
- Willingness & ability to work flexibly
- Knowledge and involvement of clinical governance issues
- Knowledge and understanding of appraisal and revalidation process
- Experience in Advanced Liver critical care and Liver Transplantation.
Desirable
- Experience in managing infection in patients with immunocompromise
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- On the GMC Specialist Register in appropriate speciality at the time of interview or within 6 months (at interview) of expected date of CCT specialty NB: Non-UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register by date of interview.
- Higher qualification in Critical Care Medicine (FFICM or European Diploma in ICM)
- Advance level Critical Care training (or equivalent)
- FRCA, MRCP, MCEM (or equivalent training/exam)
Desirable
- Appropriate higher degree MD, PhD or equivalent
- Provider status in ALS, ATLS (or equivalent) or APLS (or equivalent)
- FUSIC qualification
- BSE Level 1 TTE
Experience
Essential
- Experienced in Critical Care Medicine
- Able to work without supervision and make appropriate clinical decisions
- Ability and willingness to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients of any acuity.
- Evidence of continuing education
- Up-to-date on national guidelines relevant to Critical Care
- Willingness & ability to work flexibly
- Knowledge and involvement of clinical governance issues
- Knowledge and understanding of appraisal and revalidation process
- Experience in Advanced Liver critical care and Liver Transplantation.
Desirable
- Experience in managing infection in patients with immunocompromise
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).
