Consultant in Anaesthesia and Critical Care

Job description

Job summary

An opportunity to join the bright and dynamic Wythenshawe Adult Intensive Critical Care Unit and MFT Anesthesia department (site of work to be confirmed) where you will be mentored and supported to flourish in your career where many opportunities are available across a major tertiary working in one of the largest Trusts in England.

Manchester University Foundation Trust represents an exciting opportunity to work within a leading Trust that provides a wide range of tertiary specialties in medicine and surgery. A consultant in Intensive Care Medicine will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic department that leads in quality clinical care. Candidates with complementary specialty training will have the opportunity to accommodate a complementary specialty in job plan.

Desirable experiences would include experience in different hospitals / departments where opportunities to develop leadership and management experience have been fully utilised. Evidence of team working is essential.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a high quality candidate to join the critical care team as a Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) was formed on 1st October 2017 following the merger of Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT) and University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM).

The Trust comprises of Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, St Mary's Hospital for Women, The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, Altrincham Hospital and Withington Community Hospital.

MFT is in partnership with the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) which provides patients and clinicians with rapid access to the latest discoveries, and improving the quality and effectiveness of patient care.

Through extensive local, national and global collaborations, MAHSC is becoming a major biomedical and health hub, providing clinical and research leadership and helping healthcare organisations to reap the benefits of research and innovation to drive improvements in care.

Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major UK teaching hospital with an exceptionally strong academic and research base.

About us

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow's healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrows healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrows healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Person Specification

Attainments

Essential

• Fellowship or membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists/ Physicians/Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Fully registered medical practitioner with licence to practice on the GMC Specialist Register
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

Training

Essential

• Eligible to be included on the GMC Specialist Register with a CCT or equivalent Certificate of Eligibility for CESR in ICM or within 6 months

Desirable

• MRCP/FRCEM/EDIC Extended complementary skills (e.g. Echo, USS accreditation)

Professional Interests and Experience

Essential

• Experience of general critical care casemix.
• Experience of tertiary management of complex critical care patients.

Desirable

• Evidence of the use of audit in changing practice.
• Knowledge of up to date literature

Management and Administration

Essential

• Ability to manage & lead a team.
• Some experience of departmental management

Desirable

• Evidence of postgraduate management training.

Teaching and Research

Essential

• Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching.
• Experience in teaching postgraduates clinical & procedural skills.

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in medical education
• Evidence of delivery of research.

Domicile

Essential

• Able to travel to and from hospital site including out of hours

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Multidisciplinary team experience.
• Enquiring, critical approach to problems.
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Good communication skills, ability to work well as part of a team

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional levels

Person Specification
Attainments

Essential

• Fellowship or membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists/ Physicians/Emergency Medicine or equivalent.
• Fully registered medical practitioner with licence to practice on the GMC Specialist Register
• Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.

Training

Essential

• Eligible to be included on the GMC Specialist Register with a CCT or equivalent Certificate of Eligibility for CESR in ICM or within 6 months

Desirable

• MRCP/FRCEM/EDIC Extended complementary skills (e.g. Echo, USS accreditation)

Professional Interests and Experience

Essential

• Experience of general critical care casemix.
• Experience of tertiary management of complex critical care patients.

Desirable

• Evidence of the use of audit in changing practice.
• Knowledge of up to date literature

Management and Administration

Essential

• Ability to manage & lead a team.
• Some experience of departmental management

Desirable

• Evidence of postgraduate management training.

Teaching and Research

Essential

• Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching.
• Experience in teaching postgraduates clinical & procedural skills.

Desirable

• Postgraduate training in medical education
• Evidence of delivery of research.

Domicile

Essential

• Able to travel to and from hospital site including out of hours

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Multidisciplinary team experience.
• Enquiring, critical approach to problems.
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Good communication skills, ability to work well as part of a team

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional levels

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Wythenshawe Hospital

Southmoor Road

Manchester

M23 9LT

United Kingdom

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