Trust Doctor (eqv to ST4+) in Critical Care Unit

There are 2 types of posts. The first are 12 month long Specialist ICM posts with interests in either Trauma or Critical Care Follow up. The holders of these posts will receive dedicated clinical time to pursue projects related to these sub-specialty interests. The second are 18 month long CESR posts for trainees with significant experience in Anaesthesia (minimum 2 years) and Critical Care medicine. These posts offer the possibility to achieve documentary evidence in 11 of the 14 HiLos required for CESR accreditation in Intensive Care Medicine with the GMC. The 18 months would include 12 months General, Neuro and Trauma Adult Critical Care on the Adult Critical Care Unit at RLH, 3 months of Paediatric Critical Care at the PICU in RLH, and 3 months of Cardiac Critical Care ate Barts Hospital.

The Royal London Hospital (RLH) forms part of Barts and The London NHS Trust. The ACCU (Adult Critical Care Unit ) is a 44 bedded critical care unit in the brand new hospital into which the Royal London moved in December 2011. The ACCU accepts referrals for medical and surgical patients requiring level 2 and 3 care. The hospital receives tertiary referrals for a number of Medical Specialties including Neurology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Renal and Stroke Medicine. In addition, there is a 12 bedded Surgical HDU for hi risk post-op elective admissions from surgical specialties such as hepatobiliary surgery, upper and lower GI tract surgery, major vascular, maxillofacial, Neuro and ENT surgery.

The RLH is the base hospital for the Londons Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) and the NE London Stroke Referral Unit. The Accident & Emergency Department caters for over 100,000 patients every year.

Further information from Dr Andrew Clarke or Dr Nikul Patel

ICU Consultants, on 0207 377 7007 or via The Royal London Hospital switchboard on 0207 3777000

If you are interested in this post, please make an online application at: http://www.bartsandthelondon.nhs.uk/workforus/vacancies.asp or www.jobs.nhs.uk

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role,outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Please view the attachment below.

Successful candidates will gain excellent clinical exposure across level 2 and 3 care, with structured opportunities for education, audit and research. Within this programme, fellows are warmly encouraged to enquire about dedicated sub-specialty fellow posts currently available, including Critical Care Follow-Up, End-of-Life Care, and Trauma Governance - each offering protected time to develop expertise and a project portfolio in these areas.

This is an outstanding opportunity for trainees seeking varied, high-acuity critical care experience within a supportive and academically active department.

Qualifications

Essential: - MB BS or equivalent

Desirable: - MRCP, MRCS, MRCEM, FRCA, EDIC, FFICM or equivalent

Higher Qualifications

Essential: - Medical registration (GMC or equivalent depending on country); - Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification or equivalent

Desirable: - Advanced Trauma Life Support Certification (or equivalent); - Postgraduate Qualification (eg: MSc, MD, PhD); - Formal qualification in education

Knowledge & Experience

Essential: - A minimum of 12 months critical care experience; - Experience of working within a national health service or equivalent

Training Expected

Academic Achievements

Essential: - Some evidence of postgraduate academic or educational work; - Participation in audit/ quality improvement project work

Personal Skills

Essential: - Flexible approach to work and evidence of team working; - Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Personal qualities