Job summary The cardiac PICU (CPICU) has around 400- 450 admissions per year including those who are referred for ECMO support (cardiac and respiratory). The intensive care team is an integral part of wider East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC). The General Children's Intensive Care Unit (CICU) has around 400 admissions per year. The CICU supports various specialities including paediatric surgery, respiratory, gastroenterology, neurology, hemato-oncology, Paediatric ENT etc. It is a part of Leicester Children's Hospital. Leicester is commissioned for offering both respiratory and cardiac ECMO support; it is the only centre providing paediatric and neonatal ECMO transport and is one of the busiest ECMO centres in the country. The University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust hosts the regional transport service CoMET which is based at the Midlands Critical Care Transport Hub at Castle Donnington. This new facility has the state of art simulation centre with an immersive sim suite. Main duties of the job At Leicester we plan to offer a tailor made post CCT fellowship to cater to the training needs of senior fellows. They will have an opportunity to develop special interest in cardiac intensive care & ECMO. They will get opportunities to do fellow of the week on general and cardiac intensive care. We would offer opportunity for doing supported on calls on general PICU, Cardiac PICU, and Comet transport. Senior trainees will be offered opportunity to take on long term PICU patients with consultant support. We have a group of consultants with an interest in POCUS, advanced US guided vascular access with expertise in doing tunnelled PICC lines on the unit. Mentorship program with one to one support from senior PICU and ECMO consultants. About us Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030). We have four primary goals: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and research and education excellence And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities. Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all: we are compassionate, we are proud, we are inclusive, and we are one team This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/ Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6879028-PICU Job locations Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities The paediatric critical care services at Leicester are located at Leicester Royal Infirmary. This includes a 12 bedded cardiac paediatric intensive care unit (CPICU), 7 bedded childrens intensive care unit (CICU) and 12 bedded HDU/ Paediatric respiratory long term ward (ward 12) which is located next to the childrens intensive care unit. Clinical Responsibilities: Senior role in General PICU, Cardiac PICU, and Comet transport, with supported on-call duties. Participate in Cardiac MDT meetingsand PICU grand rounds. Lead ward roundsduring fellow weeks, working with the MDT. Collaborate with the outreach teamand oversee patient flow. ECMO Focus: Work closely with the ECMO team, with protected time to attend paediatric and adult ECMO ward rounds. Access ECMO wet-lab simulationsand complete bedside preceptorship. Teach on the 4-day ECMO course, held twice a year. Gain experience in ECMO transport, including intra- and inter-hospital transfers. Involved in ECMO referral triagingand equipment familiarisation. Research & Development: Contribute to audit, QI and research projects. Funding to attend and present at the ELSO conference. Job description Job responsibilities The paediatric critical care services at Leicester are located at Leicester Royal Infirmary. This includes a 12 bedded cardiac paediatric intensive care unit (CPICU), 7 bedded childrens intensive care unit (CICU) and 12 bedded HDU/ Paediatric respiratory long term ward (ward 12) which is located next to the childrens intensive care unit. Clinical Responsibilities: Senior role in General PICU, Cardiac PICU, and Comet transport, with supported on-call duties. Participate in Cardiac MDT meetingsand PICU grand rounds. Lead ward roundsduring fellow weeks, working with the MDT. Collaborate with the outreach teamand oversee patient flow. ECMO Focus: Work closely with the ECMO team, with protected time to attend paediatric and adult ECMO ward rounds. Access ECMO wet-lab simulationsand complete bedside preceptorship. Teach on the 4-day ECMO course, held twice a year. Gain experience in ECMO transport, including intra- and inter-hospital transfers. Involved in ECMO referral triagingand equipment familiarisation. Research & Development: Contribute to audit, QI and research projects. Funding to attend and present at the ELSO conference. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration MRCPCH Equivalent Current APLS/NLS certification Experience Essential At least 1 year' experience in paediatric intensive care medicine at ST6 level or equivalent Appropriate clinical knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice Airway skills, ability to perform ultrasound guided lines. Lead resuscitation for children of all ages Desirable Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. Previous ECMO centre experience Motivation Essential Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff Desirable Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided Management Essential Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities Knowledge of clinical governance issues Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity Desirable Awareness of Service Development issues Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or Equivalent Full GMC Registration MRCPCH Equivalent Current APLS/NLS certification Experience Essential At least 1 year' experience in paediatric intensive care medicine at ST6 level or equivalent Appropriate clinical knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice Airway skills, ability to perform ultrasound guided lines. Lead resuscitation for children of all ages Desirable Membership of relevant Specialist Societies or Associations. Previous ECMO centre experience Motivation Essential Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff Desirable Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided Management Essential Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities Knowledge of clinical governance issues Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively; capacity Desirable Awareness of Service Development issues 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 University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address Leicester Royal Infirmary Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)