About this role
Job summary
These posts are based at St Mary's Hospital. The unit comprises a 32 bedded modern facility on the 9th floor. Every bed is fully equipped with standardized modular monitoring and with information technology (ICCA/ICIP) allowing access to pathology and radiology results and patient documentation.
St Mary's is a busy tertiary referral and teaching centre as well as a top performing UK major trauma centre (TARN data). Tertiary specialties include major trauma, major upper and lower GI surgery, vascular surgery in addition to general surgery and medicine.
The fellowship in intensive care is open to international medical graduates who have done part or whole of their specialty training. A minimum of 1 year of intensive care experience is required along with 6 months in either acute/general medicine, anaesthetics or emergency medicine. Complete airway management independence is a requirement to apply for the post.
The department offers GMC sponsorship for which IELTS academic or OET are fundamental requirements.
Fellows will also gain experience in various aspects of critical care such as Echocardiography, simulation, advanced airway management and experience in the ethical framework of managing critically ill patients.
The unit has exceptional camaraderie and therefore we would be looking for a dynamic candidate who will be a team player, eager to take advantage of learning opportunities and keen to contribute to the department.
Main duties of the job
Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Critical Care Medicine
As part of a team including consultants, core trainees, registrars and fellows, provide day to day care to adult ICU patients
Take part in daily multi-specialty ward rounds with neuro / trauma/vascular surgeons.
Attend microbiology ward rounds and MDT meetings.
Review referrals from wards, ED and theatres and assist in their management
Liaise with referring teams and other specialists
Provide information to families and relatives as delegated by the on-duty consultant
Research, Teaching and Training
Take part in teaching and research opportunities provided by the department
Enter patients into research trials as appropriate and assisted by the research team
Develop research projects as appropriate
Develop teaching skills as required and assist with bed side teaching of more resident doctors and undergraduates
Clinical Governance
Participate in department quality and M&M meetings.
Participate in clinical audit and act on findings
Work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance and quality
Attend daily safety briefings and act on concerns raised
Comply with trust infection control policies as relevant to the ICU
Improve patient experience by communicating effectively with patients and families
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities of the post
Provide High Quality Care to Patients in Critical Care Medicine
As part of a team including consultants, core trainees, registrars and fellows, provide day to day care to adult ICU patients
Take part in daily multi-specialty ward rounds with neuro / trauma/vascular surgeons.
Attend microbiology ward rounds and MDT meetings.
Review referrals from wards, ED and theatres and assist in their management
Liaise with referring teams and other specialists
Provide information to families and relatives as delegated by the on-duty consultant
Research, Teaching and Training
Take part in teaching and research opportunities provided by the department
Enter patients into research trials as appropriate and assisted by the research team
Develop research projects as appropriate
Develop teaching skills as required and assist with bed side teaching of more resident doctors and undergraduates
Clinical Governance
Participate in department quality and M&M meetings.
Participate in clinical audit and act on findings
Work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance and quality
Attend daily safety briefings and act on concerns raised
Comply with trust infection control policies as relevant to the ICU
Improve patient experience by communicating effectively with patients and families
Training OpportunitiesBoth postgraduate and undergraduate teaching activity take place in the unit. The unit is fully accredited for training in intensive care medicine and receives trainees from schemes in anaesthetics, ACCS and EM as well as senior trainees in ICM. All resident staff are allocated an educational supervisor. We encourage trainees to take study leave and will enable attendance at appropriate events provided adequate notice is given.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
On GMC's register with a Licence to Practice or eligible to apply for GMC registration and a Licence to Practice. Sponsorship route available MRCP/FRCA/equivalent
Desirable
FFICM/EDIC or equivalent
Audit/Quality improvement Essential
Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
Previous experience of audit
Academic achievements Essential
Knowledge of processes involved in research
Desirable
Previous research published in peer reviewed journals
Teaching and training Essential
Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and resident medical staff
Language Essential
Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements IELTS academic or OET
Knowledge and Clinical skills Essential
At least 1 year of intensive care experience plus 6 months in either Anaesthetics, acute/general medicine or emergency medicine Independent advanced airway skills IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
Manage critically ill patients independently or with limited supervision Previous experience of working within the 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.
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 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).
Employer details Employer name Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Address St Mary's Hospital
Praed Street
London
W2 1NY
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)