Job summary We are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to join the critical care team at Imperial College Healthcare. You will be working as part of the wider critical care directorate at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, which provides 94 Adult ICU beds across three hospitals. All units were rated "Good" by the CQC in 2019, and achieved very positive feedback in peer reviews in 2023. Each unit admits both elective and emergency Level 2 and 3 patients, but has a distinct character. St Mary's is a quaternary vascular centre and Major Trauma Centre, Charing Cross is a regional stroke and neurosurgical centre, and Hammersmith is a regional centre for cardiac, renal and haematology. As a result, we care for a hugely varied clinical case mix and are pioneers in multi-disciplinary and collaborative care. As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in the UK, we offer a wide range of opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. Academic clinicians are welcome and will be encouraged to become local principal investigators for multicentre studies in collaboration with our internationally acclaimed academic department led by Prof A Gordon. Candidates will need to be on the Specialist Register in ICM (or to be approaching their CCT date), and we also welcome interest from individuals with joint accreditation in specialties such as anaesthesia, respiratory and emergency medicine. Main duties of the job The posts will attract 10PAs including a minimum of 2SPAs, but we also welcome applications from individuals who wish to work less than full time. Our philosophy is to formulate an individualised job plan with successful candidates, with an emphasis on enabling professional development and pursuit of specific interests. We strongly believe that the job plan needs to be sustainable and should enable the successful candidate to maintain a good work-life balance. Main duties contained within the job plan are assessing and managing critically unwell patients as part of the ICU MDT team. This will involve twice daily ward rounds as a minimum with targeted assessment and interventions as required. Outreach duties are also contained within the job plans and there are outreach clinics which can be job planned for interested candidates. SPA duties will vary but all consultants are expected to support and supervise trainees. All appointments are to the Trust, but we will discuss with you through the application process any preferences you have about working at a particular site or sites, and mutually agree this with you at appointment. There may also be opportunities for consultants to move sites during their career if they wish to, in order to gain new clinical or leadership experience. 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 tous at interview. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary Depending on experience £105,504 to £139,882 per annum WTE Contract Locum Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 290-LCONB277 Job locations Trust Wide London W6 8RF Job description Job responsibilities Main Responsibilities- Provide High Quality Care to Patients presenting as an Emergency or who require Critical Care Research, Teaching & Training Collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the translational research portfolio, whilst meeting the full requirements of Research Governance Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates, foundation doctors, specialty trainees and members of other health care professions as required Performance Management Work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in clinical efficiency, patient safety, quality of outcomes and financial management Medical Staff Management Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle Be responsible for the annual appraisal of doctors in training, Trust doctors and non-consultant grades as delegated Governance Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and ensure resulting actions are implemented Keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with Specialty Leads Role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team Leadership and Team Working Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required Job description Job responsibilities Main Responsibilities- Provide High Quality Care to Patients presenting as an Emergency or who require Critical Care Research, Teaching & Training Collaborate with academic and clinical colleagues to enhance the translational research portfolio, whilst meeting the full requirements of Research Governance Provide high quality teaching to medical undergraduates, foundation doctors, specialty trainees and members of other health care professions as required Performance Management Work with medical, nursing and managerial colleagues to ensure high performance in clinical efficiency, patient safety, quality of outcomes and financial management Medical Staff Management Participate in team objective setting as part of the annual job planning cycle Be responsible for the annual appraisal of doctors in training, Trust doctors and non-consultant grades as delegated Governance Participate in clinical audit, incident reporting and ensure resulting actions are implemented Keep fully informed about best practice in the speciality areas and ensure implications for practice changes are discussed with Specialty Leads Role model good practice for infection control to all members of the multidisciplinary team Leadership and Team Working Demonstrate excellent leadership skills with regard to individual performance, clinical teams, the Trust and when participating in national initiatives Work collaboratively with all members of the multi-disciplinary team and Imperial College as required 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 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 Appropriate Royal College Membership Experience Essential Broad knowledge of Critical Care as defined by the UK FICM Curriculum Understanding of statutory requirements in healthcare Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation Good understanding of GPICS and GPICS v2 Working knowledge of the SI framework NICE guidance relating to critical care Statutory Audit requirements for Critical Care Sound grasp of ethical principles and relevant legal precedent You should have relevant experience acquired working in Critical Care, Anaesthesia, PICU, and General Medicine You should be able to demonstrate your experience of Audit, quality improvement, safety, and involvement in teaching and training Understanding of the working a large tertiary referral healthcare/NHS Intensive Care Unit IT Skills and computer literacy Leadership/ management skills Essential Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff Audit Essential Understanding of principles of clinical audit, QI project delivery and governance structures Academic achievements Essential Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Language Essential Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements 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 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 Appropriate Royal College Membership Experience Essential Broad knowledge of Critical Care as defined by the UK FICM Curriculum Understanding of statutory requirements in healthcare Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation Good understanding of GPICS and GPICS v2 Working knowledge of the SI framework NICE guidance relating to critical care Statutory Audit requirements for Critical Care Sound grasp of ethical principles and relevant legal precedent You should have relevant experience acquired working in Critical Care, Anaesthesia, PICU, and General Medicine You should be able to demonstrate your experience of Audit, quality improvement, safety, and involvement in teaching and training Understanding of the working a large tertiary referral healthcare/NHS Intensive Care Unit IT Skills and computer literacy Leadership/ management skills Essential Able to take responsibility, show leadership, make decisions, exert appropriate authority Have proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues. Knowledge of finance/budgets Management of staff Teaching and Training Essential Experience of teaching and training undergraduates/postgraduates and junior medical staff Audit Essential Understanding of principles of clinical audit, QI project delivery and governance structures Academic achievements Essential Evidence of achievement appropriate to appointment at consultant level at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Language Essential Able to speak and write English to the appropriate standard necessary to fulfil the job requirements 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). Additional information 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 Trust Wide London W6 8RF Employer's website https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)