Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Middle Grade ICU Doctor to join our dynamic Intensive Care Unit. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality critical care services, working closely with the multidisciplinary ICU team to manage and treat critically ill patients. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor with a strong interest in critical care medicine who is looking to develop their skills and knowledge in a fast-paced, challenging environment, whilst also providing some opportunities to develop anaesthesia competencies. The successful appointee will work in a major NW London NHS trust.
The post is ideal for candidates who have a minimum of 4 years' broad experience in anaesthesia and critical care and have a postgraduate qualification equivalent to the FRCA (Royal College of Anaesthetists, UK). This post provides excellent training and development opportunities for a career intensivist or anaesthetist who wishes to gain further experience in a busy Northwest London teaching Trust. Similar posts have been used in the trust as a route to either applying for a Specialist Training number or following an alternative path, such as the CESR/portfolio pathway route for Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care.
Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients, including initial assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management under the supervision of the ICU Consultants.
* Perform advanced clinical procedures including intubation, central line insertion, arterial lines, and chest drains following the appropriate 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 processes regarding patient care plans. Opportunity to lead the ICU ward round as an upskilling or acting up 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, including attending teaching sessions and participating in research or quality improvement projects where relevant.
* Work within the rota system, including night shifts, weekends, and on-call duties, ensuring 24/7 patient care coverage.
Rota and Working Arrangements
The rota is full-shift and compliant with EWTD and New Deal requirements. An example of the rota template is shown in Appendix A. The rota is an average of 48 hours per week, across an 8-week rota cycle. Typical pattern includes 7 nights (20:00 - 08:30), 7 long days (08:00 - 20:30), 13 standard days (07:30 - 17:30) and 4 days for SPA (Supporting Professional Activity) including teaching, audit activity, Clinical Governance meetings, maintaining Trust mandatory training and other professional activities in keeping with BMA national guidance.
Our Commitment and How to Apply
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted. Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview. The Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates. As part of our commitment to Equality and Diversity at LNWH, we are encouraging applications from BME candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.
About London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at:
* Northwick Park Hospital: busy emergency department (A&E), hyper-acute stroke unit, hyper-acute rehabilitation unit.
* St Mark's Hospital: internationally renowned centre for bowel disease.
* Ealing Hospital: 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, Meadow House Hospice.
* Central Middlesex Hospital: planned care site with surgical and outpatient services, collocated urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, committed to training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public. Our vision is "Quality at our HEART" and we operate with our HEART values and behaviours.
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