About this role
Job summary
This is an opportunity for a junior clinical fellow to join the team in ICU at Hammersmith Hospital, part of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, providing resident cover.Initiallyposts will be offered for6 monthsbut may be extended to1 yearby agreement and depending on satisfactory performanceand vacancies.We would like to offer rotations to other sites as vacancies allow.The ICUtrust doctorwould be expected to join theresidentgrade tier of doctors who provide cover for theunit.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join a team of 14 Residents (SHOs) and up to 14 Middle Grade (Registrars) colleagues. When on duty for ICU the resident will review and manage patients on the ICU under the supervision of the registrar or consultant.
We will also be appointing to one junior clinical fellow role with an interest in research as part of this interview process. This is an exciting opportunity for an anaesthetic or ICM speciality doctor or trainee with a strong interest in research in ICM, to join the team at Hammersmith Hospital ICU & actively participate in the research & academic activities of the department. The post would suit speciality doctors at senior clinical fellow level, wishing to obtain or further existing experience in research. The post affords supervision, competencies & dedicated research time commensurate with the requirements for special skills training in academic research for ICM training.
The department participates in numerous NIHR portfolio trials and studies. Research interests include basic, translational & clinical research pertaining to ARDS, sepsis and multi-organ failure including acute kidney injury. It is anticipated that research output from this post will be suitable for national &/or international presentation & publication in peer reviewed journals. Overall responsibility & supervision for the post will be from Dr Sanooj Soni, Consultant in ICM.
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
Duties and responsibilities
Clinical Responsibility for the day-to-day management of all patients on ICU West / GICU in conjunction with the Intensive Care registrar and consultant. A full ward round with the MDT is held each morning and a secondary clinical round every evening, including holidays and weekends Administrative and governance consistent with the clinical activities of the post. The post holder will be required to participate in the departments and wider directorates clinical governance activities. Education Active participation in the postgraduate education programme which is open to and regularly attended by the entire MDT working on ICU West. Expectation of progress and development in special interest. Research / Quality Improvement / Non-clinical interest Opportunities to be discussed with the educational supervisor after appointment. Research special interest posts will be expected to meet productivity metrics as set out by the supervisor.
Person Specification
Education/ qualifications Essential
On the GMC's medical register with a Licence to Practice On GMC's Specialist Register or within six months of being admitted to the register by the date of the interviews or eligible for specialist registration
Higher qualifications Desirable
MD, PhD FRCA Primary / MRCP / MRCS / FFICM Primary / EDIC
Audit Essential
Understanding of principles of clinical audit
Desirable
Previous experience of audit activity/QIP
Knowledge/skills Clinical expertise in Specialty/sub specialty Essential
Completion of foundation training or equivalent Previous experience in ICM or anaesthetics Core anaesthetic or acute common care stem training (or equivalence) Competent at assessment of the acutely ill patient IT Skills and computer literacy
Desirable
ALS, ATLS, ALERT, CCrISP provider or instructor
Academic Achievements, Research, Publications: Essential
Knowledge of processes involved in research
Desirable
Previous research published in peer reviewed journals
Leadership/ management skills Essential
Able to work within a team taking responsibility as appropriate
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).
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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 Hammersmith Hospital
London
W12 0HS
Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)