Job summary We invite candidates to apply for the position of Clinical Fellow in Critical Care, with an interest in ultrasound. This is a 6-month post (potentially extendable to 12-months), based at Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital (BNHH). This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop ultrasound skills alongside experienced trainers in FUSIC Heart, Lung, Abdomen, Vascular, DVT and Haemodynamic modules. Ultrasound training will be tailored to the needs of the successful applicant. There are also opportunities to gain experience in delivering education and training. The BNHH critical care department has 3 cart-based ultrasound machines, and soon 2 state of the art handhelds (one dedicated to this post-holder), all with network/ archiving/storage capability. The successful applicant will have 1 day per week of protected 'ultrasound training/practice' as part of their job contract, and this Fellowship has excellent support from our imaging cardiology team. Main duties of the job Providing daily assessment and management of ICU/HDU patients as directed by the senior clinical teamPerforming invasive procedures, including arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest drains and lumbar punctures, all under supervision until competentAttending cardiac arrest, emergency & trauma callsReviewing critical care referrals from the emergency department, theatres and wards, and liaising with admitting teamsLearning, developing and applying ultrasound skills in critical care About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Date posted 07 November 2024 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £61,825 to £70,425 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 6 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 251-MD24138 Job locations Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital Basingstoke RG24 9NA Job description Job responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop ultrasound skills alongside experienced trainers in FUSIC Heart, Lung, Abdomen, Vascular, DVT and Haemodynamic modules. Ultrasound training will be tailored to the needs of the successful applicant. There are also opportunities to gain experience in delivering education and training. The BNHH critical care department has 3 cart-based ultrasound machines, and soon 2 state of the art handhelds (one dedicated to this post-holder), all with network/ archiving/storage capability. The successful applicant will have 1 day per week of protected ultrasound training/practice as part of their job contract, and this Fellowship has excellent support from our imaging cardiology team. Job description Job responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop ultrasound skills alongside experienced trainers in FUSIC Heart, Lung, Abdomen, Vascular, DVT and Haemodynamic modules. Ultrasound training will be tailored to the needs of the successful applicant. There are also opportunities to gain experience in delivering education and training. The BNHH critical care department has 3 cart-based ultrasound machines, and soon 2 state of the art handhelds (one dedicated to this post-holder), all with network/ archiving/storage capability. The successful applicant will have 1 day per week of protected ultrasound training/practice as part of their job contract, and this Fellowship has excellent support from our imaging cardiology team. Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential Licence to practice & full registration with GMC Life support course successfully completed (e.g. ALS/ILS/PALS/ATLS) MB ChB or equivalent Desirable Previous training in intensive care medicine and/or anaesthetics Postgraduate exam success (e.g. MRCP, FRCA, FFICM) Life support course instructor Experience and Knowledge Essential Significant experience of clinical work since medical qualification (including Foundation years) Able to lead teams in a resuscitation environment Interest in point of care ultrasound Desirable Worked in UK's NHS Demonstrable experience of clinical work in one of anaesthetics/emergency medicine/acute medicine/surgery/ICU Independent practice of rapid sequence intubation Experience with bronchoscopy Experience in point of care ultrasound Other Criteria Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to establish good professional relations with others Physically and mentally fit with satisfactory occuational health clearance Able to work evenings, nights and weekends Desirable Manual dexterity performing clinical procedures Teaching skills Person Specification Professional Qualifications Essential Licence to practice & full registration with GMC Life support course successfully completed (e.g. ALS/ILS/PALS/ATLS) MB ChB or equivalent Desirable Previous training in intensive care medicine and/or anaesthetics Postgraduate exam success (e.g. MRCP, FRCA, FFICM) Life support course instructor Experience and Knowledge Essential Significant experience of clinical work since medical qualification (including Foundation years) Able to lead teams in a resuscitation environment Interest in point of care ultrasound Desirable Worked in UK's NHS Demonstrable experience of clinical work in one of anaesthetics/emergency medicine/acute medicine/surgery/ICU Independent practice of rapid sequence intubation Experience with bronchoscopy Experience in point of care ultrasound Other Criteria Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to establish good professional relations with others Physically and mentally fit with satisfactory occuational health clearance Able to work evenings, nights and weekends Desirable Manual dexterity performing clinical procedures Teaching skills 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 Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Basingstoke & North Hampshire Hospital Basingstoke RG24 9NA Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)