We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Middle Grade ICU Doctor to join our dynamic Intensive Care Unit.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including initial assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management under the supervision of ICU consultants.
* Perform advanced clinical procedures such as intubation, central line insertion, arterial lines, and chest drains following local and national standards.
* Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (consultants, nurses, respiratory therapists, physiotherapists) to ensure integrated patient care.
* Participate in daily ICU ward rounds and contribute to decision‑making regarding patient care plans; opportunity to lead ward rounds as an up‑skilling or acting role.
* Manage and respond to medical emergencies in the ICU and hospital‑wide, including cardiac arrests and trauma cases.
* Supervise and provide guidance to resident medical staff and contribute to their education and training.
* Ensure accurate documentation of patient care, treatment plans, and progress in line with hospital policies.
* Engage in continuous professional development, attending teaching sessions and participating in research or quality improvement projects where relevant.
* Work within the rota system, which includes night shifts, weekends, and on‑call duties, ensuring 24/7 patient care coverage.
Training and Development
This post provides excellent training and development opportunities for a career intensivist or anaesthetist seeking further experience in a busy NW London teaching Trust. The role may serve as a route to applying for a Specialist Training number or, alternatively, the CESR/portfolio pathway for Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 4 years’ broad experience in anaesthesia and critical care.
* Post‑graduate qualification equivalent to the FRCA (Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK).
* Strong interest in critical care medicine and a willingness to develop anaesthesia competencies.
Schedule
The rota is a full‑shift, EWTD‑compliant schedule averaging 48 hours per week across an 8‑week cycle, including 7 nights (20:00–08:30), 7 long days (08:00–20:30), 13 standard days (07:30–17:30), and 4 days for Supporting Professional Activity (teaching, audit, clinical governance, mandatory training, and other professional activities in keeping with BMA national guidance).
Location
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH), based at NW London NHS Trust, NHS Trust in North London.
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