About this role
Job summary
East Lancashire Hospitals are looking to appoint a substantive Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a consultant to join our team at Royal Blackburn Hospital. We currently have 18 Consultant Intensivists who staff the 28 bedded critical care unit.
Main duties of the job
The direct clinical care work on the 10 PA contract will initially comprise of 8.5 PAs for clinical care and 1.5 PAs of time reserved for SPA. Of the 8.5 PA clinical activity, up to 4 PAs will be available to support clinical activity of interest to the successful candidate. We have a diverse workforce with individuals having shared roles in anaesthesia, long term ventilation, acute medicine and respiratory medicine. The clinical activity is open to negotiation however it must support the organisations overall clinical strategy.
The critical care PAs include daytime sessions on critical care, the weekly MDT as well as on call for the ICU which currently averages out to 2.67 PAs per week.
About us
Our organisation is driven by our strategic objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly aligned to them. The successful applicant will join a flexible, supportive team who work well together. We have a high commitment to teaching and training, receive excellent feedback from our trainees and have high exam pass rates.
Job description Job responsibilities
Applicants will hold Full registration with GMC and a licence to practise
Applicants will either be on the specialist register or be within six months of their expected date of CCT at the time of interview.
Applicants must possess the following skills:
Able to fully integrate within the unit, demonstrating team work and flexibility Willingness to involve patients in their management Able to handle difficult interviews with patient or relatives with tact and sensitivity Able to communicate with and motivate colleagues, demonstrating both good written and verbal communication skills Able to apply knowledge and maintain competencies
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Name on Specialist Register OR within six months of obtaining a CCT at the time of the interview. CCT/ CESR in Intensive Care Medicine FFICM or EDIC or DICM
Desirable
Other Higher Degree or Diploma FUSIC/ FICE
Experience Essential
Broad based general experience in the care of the acute and critically ill adult, commensurate with the CCT training programmes in ICM
Desirable
Specialist skills or experience acquired during post CCT fellowship
Clinical Governance Essential
An understanding of the strategic and operational issues underpinning clinical governance and their application in daily practice and evidence of such
Desirable
Demonstrated involvement in risk management process. Development of clinical guidelines
Audit and Quality Improvement Essential
Evidence of participation in audit Evidence of completed audit projects. Evidence of participation in quality improvement
Desirable
Involvement with regional/national audit Evidence of completed quality improvement projects. Evidence of wider dissemination of quality improvement initiatives
Research Essential
Ability to access published evidence. Understanding of principles of research method.
Desirable
Evidence of participation Research-based publications
Teaching Essential
Evidence of a commitment to teaching trainees. GMC recognition as a clinical supervisor
Desirable
Evidence of teaching a range of other health professionals. Organisation of teaching programme/event. Teaching course / qualification GMC recognition as an Educational Supervisor
Personal Qualities Essential
Friendly and polite disposition, open and approachable A team player that values the individual contributions of a multi-disciplinary team. Reliable, self-motivated and punctual. Evidence of the ability to work in stressful situations and/or when under pressure. Able to work 'flexibly' & a willingness to work outside working hours at short notice in times of need. Shows an interest in the post, by visiting at least on one occasion prior to the Interview, and thereby meets a substantial proportion of the consultants from the Department.
Desirable
Motivational and Leadership skills Able to commence work within 6 months of appointment. Willingness to undertake professional responsibilities at local / regional / national level.
CPD Essential
Evidence of commitment to Life Long Learning and Continued Professional Development
Desirable
Membership of professional associations. Maintenance of personal work records.
Management Essential
An understanding of NHS management practices and their application and evidence of such. A willingness to attend and actively participate in the departmental management meetings.
Desirable
Management course / qualification Departmental administration experience. Experience of rostering.
Ability Essential
Ability to apply knowledge. Good written and verbal communication skills. Willingness to involve patients in their management. Ability to handle difficult interviews with patients or relatives with tact and sensitivity IT skills including office software
Desirable
Additional experience with critical care echocardiography and /or ultrasound. Advanced IT skills e.g. expertise with office software , web authoring
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 East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Address East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Haslingden Road
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://jobs.elht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)