Job summary
Junior Clinical Fellow(s) in Intensive Care Medicine
An opportunity exists to gain experience in Intensive Care Medicine in the setting of a large London teaching hospital. The Royal Free Hospital is a tertiary referral centre for Acute Liver failure, Liver transplantation, Hepatobiliary surgery, Vascular surgery and Infectious Diseases.
The posts are at CT1 /2 level and airway skills are not specifically required. These posts would be ideal for any candidate wishing to extend their experience in Intensive care medicine before applying for anaesthesia, medicine or surgical training. You will be well supported by our dedicated team of 24 ICU Consultants.
The Royal Free Hospital Intensive Care Unit is recognised for training at all levels of Intensive care. Educational supervision is provided and opportunities to attend ICU teaching programme. We suggest the continuation of a portfolio and preparation for post-graduate examinations. Non-clinical activities such as QI and Audit are also encouraged. We have a some posts which can include a non-clinical element such as teaching, liver medicine or involvement in ICU electronic patient record project.
This vacancy may close before the end date if sufficient applications are received.
Start Date will be from 7th August 2024
Main duties of the job
The Intensive Care department at the Royal Free is recognised by FICM for training in Intensive Care Medicine at all levels. In participating in the clinical activities on the ICU, the post holder will expand on his/her experience of:
- Resuscitation of the sick patient
- Communication with the multi-disciplinary team
- Criteria for admission and discharge from critical care
- An EBM approach to, and an application of care bundles, to the management of critically ill patients.
- Recognition and management of the critically ill patient
- Recognition and management of acute medical emergencies
- Supporting the sick patient to prevent further deterioration and hence the need for admission to Intensive Care
- Circulatory support, advanced respiratory support and renal replacement therapies
- Practical procedures including arterial and venous cannulation, the use of ultrasound
- The interpretation of complex monitoring used in intensive care
- The management of patients following complex major surgery
- Identification of patients who will benefit from Intensive Care
- Management of complex ethical issues and the delivery of difficult news to relatives
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
For a detailed Job description please refer to the documents attached to this advert. If you have any questions after this please contact Dr Jennifer Price, Clinical Service Lead ICU jennifer.price6@nhs.net
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a detailed Job description please refer to the documents attached to this advert. If you have any questions after this please contact Dr Jennifer Price, Clinical Service Lead ICU jennifer.price6@nhs.net
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Working towards a postgraduate qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in acute medical or surgical specialty
- Successful completion of FY2 year or equivalent
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary, escalate
- Ability to organize and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Person Specification
Education & professional Qualifications
Essential
- Possession of MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- GMC Registration
Desirable
- Working towards a postgraduate qualification
Experience
Desirable
- Experience in acute medical or surgical specialty
- Successful completion of FY2 year or equivalent
Skills and aptitudes
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Strong oral and written communications skills in English
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, the public and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account any diversity issues
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary escalate
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
- The flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Personal Qualities & attributes
Essential
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Commitment to high standards of ethics, personal integrity and probity
- Motivated to do an excellent job to best of ability
- Willingness and skills to recognise and challenge unacceptable behaviour and if necessary, escalate
- Ability to organize and prioritise personal workload
- Awareness and understanding of health, safety and security issues for self and others
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
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).
