Job summary
We are excited to offer this combined research and clinical post with a focus on delivering research within our 50 bed Critical Care Service. Our service provides care for critically unwell patients in in the setting of our large London teaching hospital. Royal Free London is a tertiary referral centre for liver failure, liver transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, vascular surgery, nephrology, renal transplantation, infectious diseases and complex abdominal surgery.
We would welcome candidates from a wide variety of clinical backgrounds including Medicine, Hepatology, Anaesthesia, and Emergency medicine. Airway skills are not specifically required and therefore these posts would be ideal for any candidate wishing to extend their experience in critical care medicine. This post would be well suited to a senior trainee who is taking time out of programme from higher specialist training in order to focus on research and prepare for applications for higher degrees. You will be well supported by our dedicated team of Critical Care Consultants, and we will help you develop mentorship and support from colleagues in our academic partner UCL.
The Royal Free Hospital Critical Care Service is recognised for training at all levels of intensive care medicine. Educational supervision is provided and attendance at ICU teaching programme is expected. The duration of this post will be 12 months.
Start Date: 7th August 2024 onwards
Main duties of the job
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is an International leader in Enhanced Recovery for Liver transplantation. We are one of two national centres for Infectious Diseases of High Consequence, and one of seven National Liver Transplant Centres. In both waves of the COVID pandemic, we were amongst the best in the country for outcomes. We aspire to be National Leaders in Clinical research, being allied to UCL, the Liver Institute and the new Pears building development, home of the UCL Institute for Immunity and Transplantation.
The Royal Free Hospital has a total complement of 42 Intensive Care beds (mixed level 2 and level 3) an 8 bedded post anaesthesia care unit (PACU). All medical and surgical specialties, with exception of neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery and ECMO are covered. The Renal unit at the Royal Free provides services for the whole of the North Central sector. Tertiary specialist services include liver transplantation, hepatobiliary (HPB), plastic and vascular surgery. With the recent expansion and amalgamation of HPB services at the Royal Free Hospital, we are now one of the largest centres in Europe in terms of these surgical procedures.
The total throughput of patients is in excess of 1600 per year. Senior medical cover is provided by 24 Consultants, who provide a 24 hour service.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top
For more information please follow linkhttps://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Training at ST3 level or higher
Desirable
- Previous experience in Intensive Care medicine
Experience
Desirable
- Able to work at SpR equivalent
- Completed core training in anaesthesia medicine, surgery, emergency medicine or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, the public, and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account and diversity issues
Desirable
- Computer skills to aid collection, organisation and analysis of data
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude, and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Others
Essential
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Committed to high standards of ethics and personal integrity
- Motivated to strive for excellence and work to the best of their ability
Person Specification
Royal Free World Class Values
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
- Training at ST3 level or higher
Desirable
- Previous experience in Intensive Care medicine
Experience
Desirable
- Able to work at SpR equivalent
- Completed core training in anaesthesia medicine, surgery, emergency medicine or equivalent experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and willingness to be personally accountable for actions
- Strong communication skills (written and oral)
- Ability to build good relationships and work collaboratively with staff at all levels
- Ability to relate to patients from a wide range of backgrounds and to empathise with their needs and concerns
- Ability to communicate effectively with the patients, the public, and colleagues and treat others with compassion, dignity and respect, taking into account and diversity issues
Desirable
- Computer skills to aid collection, organisation and analysis of data
Personal Qualities
Essential
- 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
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, resilience, positive and helpful attitude, and drive needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing NHS
Others
Essential
- Committed to personal development and learning on the job
- Committed to high standards of ethics and personal integrity
- Motivated to strive for excellence and work to the best of their ability
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).
