Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine

Job description

Job summary

The appointee will be expected with colleagues to run a first class critical care andanaesthesia service, in line with established guidelines and policies. On-call cover will be solely for critical care. There is a separate anaesthesia on-call rota for theatres and paediatrics (covered exclusively by general anaesthetists).

This role is part of the first phase to change the delivery of critical care across both sites in the Trust. Initially this role will provide daytime critical care on the Sutton site (Duty floor intensivist - DFI). This new role is required due to increased medical acuity on the Sutton site and to support the changes to treatment of our teenage and young adult cohort of patients (>16 years). This role will include morning and afternoon ward rounds of all critical care patients on the Step-up unit and all referrals to the Outreach team.

Main duties of the job

• The post is suitable for a candidate with dual-specialty CCT in Anaesthesia and ICM.
• Weekend elective operating lists are likely to be included in future job plans.
• The appointee will support the Departments in delivering clinical training, the appointee will be expected to undertake the necessary training to be a GMC-accredited educational supervisor as well as supervising clinical fellows.
• The appointee will be expected to participate in regular departmental, academic, audit and managerial meetings.
• Attendance at a minimum of 60% of departmental MDTs per annum is required as an on-going commitment to the post.
• The Consultant, with colleagues, will provide cover for absence for study and annual leave for the critical care duties of other Consultants

About us

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE CONSULTANT IN ICM & ANAESTHESIA WITH AN INTEREST IN RESEARCH IN AI PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE CONSULTANT IN ICM & ANAESTHESIA WITH AN INTEREST IN RESEARCH IN AI PLEASE STATE SO IN YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• CCT in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent)
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
• ALS certification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of at least 6 months experience in a tertiary centre with specialist oncology workload in both Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
• Evidence of academic achievement, endeavour and or project completion leading to publication in peer reviewed media, textbooks or presentation at national and international meetings
• Research or service development related to Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia
• Attendance at healthcare management Course or Management Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to education and training e.g educational supervisor, courses and/or setting up an educational programme

Personal Qualities

Essential

• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team across management and clinical disciplines, grades and abilities
• Commitment to achieving excellence
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Committed to personal and professional development
• Completion of NHS recognised equality and diversity and equal opportunities training

Person Specification
Qualifications

Essential

• Full and specialist registration (and with a licence to practise) with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• CCT in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent)
• CCT in Anaesthesia (or equivalent)
• ALS certification

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of at least 6 months experience in a tertiary centre with specialist oncology workload in both Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
• Evidence of academic achievement, endeavour and or project completion leading to publication in peer reviewed media, textbooks or presentation at national and international meetings
• Research or service development related to Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia
• Attendance at healthcare management Course or Management Qualification

Desirable

• Evidence of commitment to education and training e.g educational supervisor, courses and/or setting up an educational programme

Personal Qualities

Essential

• The ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues and work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team across management and clinical disciplines, grades and abilities
• Commitment to achieving excellence
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Committed to personal and professional development
• Completion of NHS recognised equality and diversity and equal opportunities training

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

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address

The Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ

United Kingdom

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