Are you an ambitious and innovative Critical Care Specialist ready for your next challenge?
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our diverse and collaborative team as a Locum Consultant in Critical Care at Hinchingbrooke Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of critical care within our well-established unit that values innovation and the pursuit of excellence in patient care.
With us, you can enjoy opportunities for further development of specialist interests, supported through study leave (30 days per 3-year cycle). However, there is flexibility to focus entirely on clinical duties within the critical care environment, for those wishing to pursue a purely clinical role.
We are committed to offering a work-life balance, with the flexibility to tailor your duties to meet your professional goals.
What we are looking for:
* A consultant-level doctor with experience in critical care.
* Strong clinical skills, with the ability to manage complex cases in a high-pressure environment.
* A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the growth of the critical care department.
If you're ready to make a difference and be part of an innovative team, we would love to hear from you.
Hinchingbrooke Hospital is committed to equality of opportunity, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Main duties of the job
The key responsibilities of the role will include:
* Providing comprehensive management of patients in the Critical Care Units and associated areas, ensuring high standards of patient care.
* Participate in the rota, providing resident cover to the Critical Care Unit 24/7, ensuring high standards of patient care are consistently met. The remaining contracted hours will be spent on supporting professional activities (SPA), including participation in meetings, teaching, and research.
* Delivering on-call cover as part of a 1:8 rota, in full compliance with the European Working Time Directive (EWTD).
* Offering independent, immediate care to critically ill patients, including managing airway emergencies, with support from the on-call team when necessary.
* Contributing to the 24/7 on-call service for Critical Care, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuous coverage.
* Ensuring effective communication and availability for emergencies, with arrangements in place for staff to contact you promptly when needed.
About us
We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.
In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC registration with license to practice E GMC
Desirable
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine or for Allied Specialty (if applicable)
* FFICM or DICM or EDIC
* ALS, APLS and ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Has FICM approved training in Critical Care Medicine to Consultant level or equivalent training recognised by FICM OR has a CESR application underway
Desirable
* Has attended a Critical Care Ultrasound Course
* Has a Critical Care ultrasound qualification
* Has an echocardiography qualification
* Has additional higher skills and training relevant to the specialty of Critical Care Medicine or Allied Specialty (if applicable)
Leadership and Communication
Essential
* Has experience of both working well within a team and leading a team
* Has excellent written and verbal English language skills
* Has experience in using a wide range of IT
Desirable
* Has knowledge and skills in human factors
* Has attended a leadership course
* Has delivered oral/poster presentation(s) at national or international meeting(s)
* Has delivered oral/poster presentation(s) at regional meetings
Clinical Effectiveness and Audit
Desirable
* Has completed several audit cycles and presented the results
* Has participated in at least one quality improvement project
* Has research / clinical effectiveness / audit related publication(s)
Research
Essential
* Has the ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
* Has undertaken 'Good Clinical Practice Training' OR equivalent research training
* Has participated in a research project
* Has led a research project
* Has research related publication(s)
Teaching and Training
Essential
* Has experience of teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees to the standards required by the Royal Colleges
* Regularly participates in a teaching programme
Desirable
* Has attended a teaching course
* Has a post-graduate teaching qualification
Management
Essential
* Has undertaken additional responsibilities in previous roles
Desirable
* Has undertaken Hospital Major Incident, Medical Management and Support Course (HMIMMS)
* Has completed a management training course
* Has a management qualification
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