Main duties of the job
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients requiring Intensive Care.
* To undertake duties as part of the on call out of hours consultant rota.
* To work constructively and flexibly with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Integrated Pain Management to provide the best care for patients.
* Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
* To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
* To have responsibility for and actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state‑of‑the‑art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting‑edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Medical Degree
* MB ChB or equivalent
* FFICM or equivalent
Desirable
* Other relevant qualifications eg DICM, EDIC, FRCA, MRCP, FRCP
Registration
Essential
* Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences)
* CCT in ICM (or within 6 months of completion of CCT)
* CESR in ICM (must be on the specialist register at the time of application)
Desirable
* Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region
Clinical Effectiveness
Essential
* Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding for Children and Adults
* Current ALS provider status (or European equivalent)
Desirable
* Participation in relevant national audits
* Implementation of evidence-based guidelines
Teaching
Essential
* Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
Desirable
* Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course.
* GMC registered educational supervisor
Personnel Skills
Essential
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
* Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff in the multidisciplinary team
* Leadership Skills
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personnel Circumstances
Essential
* Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies.
* Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT in Intensive Care Medicine
* Record of regular attendance at national specialty meetings or up-to-date CPD activity related to ICM
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients
Desirable
* Use of ultrasound in critical care
* Accreditation in point of care ultrasound course (eg FICE or PocUS)
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