Consultant in Critical Care (Trustwide)
Job summary
Critical Care in East Kent Hospitals is at an exciting period of redevelopment, having attracted national investment. A new 24-bed Critical Care facility has opened at the William Harvey Hospital, which includes bespoke training facilities, dedicated space for high fidelity simulation training, state of the art echocardiography equipment and critical care ultrasonography simulation training facilities.
We work closely with other specialties and offer opportunities to combine specialties. Whether you are looking for a single specialty role; dual with anaesthesia, acute or emergency medicine, respiratory medicine or renal medicine; or the opportunity for PAs in education at the new Kent and Medway Medical School, we can offer you a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers.
Main duties of the job
The new Critical Care facility opened in Spring 2022. The facility has spacious, light-filled patient accommodation, 8 negative pressure isolation rooms with positive pressure lobbies, a state-of-the art simulation suite and large multidisciplinary seminar and handover room with high-definition screens for teaching and video conferencing. It houses a large staff common room and rest facilities, on-call rooms and extensive office space.
East Kent Critical Care is a vibrant department, admitting around 1,000 patients each year. Many come to us after suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and in cardiogenic shock, allowing our clinicians to use their strong clinical expertise in echocardiography and point of care ultrasonography. The unit is equipped with the latest technology, including echocardiography equipment and Intellivent Adaptive Support Ventilation.
The department has a strong reputation for ultrasound and echocardiography training, and a burgeoning research portfolio.
About us
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people.
Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day.
We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day. Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country.
Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Job responsibilities
Provide a Consultant delivered service in the Critical Care department Assist the Critical Care Outreach Team with care of critically ill patients on general wards Participate in the dedicated intensive care on-call rota Participate in the departments monthly morbidity and mortality We want to provide outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture.
This is why we ask you to: Comply with GMC guidance, clinical risk management processes and infection control policies Audit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to risk Foster good team relationships Communicate effectively with all other departments, GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient.
Were passionate about teaching, so youll help teach the next generation of doctors and clinical staff. We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. Well ask you to demonstrate these values and you can expect us to do the same.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training
Essential
Full GMC Registration CCT Specialist Registration (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date) in intensive care medicine and one of anaesthetics, emergency medicine or acute medicine or CESR equivalent Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical School MRCP
Desirable
FFICM EDIC FCEM FRCA Formal teaching or instructing qualification Good clinical practice training Skills and experience
Essential
Wide knowledge and experience of caring for critically ill adults and children Wide experience of one of: anaesthesia, emergency medicine or acute medicine Experience of teaching Audit participation
Desirable
Critical care publications or presentations Previous NHS experience Clinical governance
Essential
Experience of morbidity and mortality review Evidence of audit of own practice
Desirable
Structured judgement review training Personal/professional attributes
Essential
Able to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team Vigilant about patient and staff safety and wellbeing Able to listen and communicate clearly
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).
