Job Description
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.Job overview· Based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital which forms part of Barts Health NHS TrustWe are looking for a resident at ST4+ in associated specialtiesto join our adult critical Care inter-hospital transfer team known as the Adult Critical Care Emergency Support Service (ACCESS).
We are committed to ensuring the secure, reliable, compassionate, and proficient transfer of critically ill patients throughout the capital. Our operations are carried out in collaboration with the London Ambulance Service NHS Trust (LAS), the London integrated commissioning boards and associated critical care networks to provide a transfer service for critically ill patients throughout London 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.The role starts in August 2026.GMC Registration and NHS clinical experience is essential for this role.The post-holder will ideally be a current Intensive Care Medicine Trainee taking an OOPT/E to build on their skills in the inter-hospital transfer of the critically unwell patient and education.The Education Academy within Barts Health is expanding in response to the need with increasing numbers of students and trainees and commitment to offer the best educational experience for our trainees.Main duties of the jobClinical:· Join the dedicated, multi-disciplinary transfer team as the transfer doctor to complete clinical, capacity and repatriation moves for critically unwell patients. · Take clinical leadership of the team and undertake safe inter-hospital transfers with distant supervision (after an appropriate period of supervision and sign-off) · Ensure thorough and accurate record keeping during transfers · Perform effective clinical handovers· Proactively engage in education, governance and QI activities· Have an active role in service development and training There will be dedicated training included in the role to build your competence and expertise in transfer medicine.
Prior experience in intensive care medicine of at least 1 year, airway competencies and experience in intra-hospital transfers is essential.Educational:The successful post holder for this post will be involved with developing educational opportunities through a wide range of teaching modalities including simulation-based training (including in-situ sim), clinical skills and lectures. There will be a particular focus on programmes supporting the multi-disciplinary adult critical care transfer team.Working for our organisationBarts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation.
Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time.
It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesOne post is available and will be based at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and is part of Barts NHS Trust.The contract is 12 months, fixed-term and is 40:60 teaching and clinical.
40 % of the time will be dedicated to Education Delivery. 60% of the time will be undertaken with The Adult Critical Care Transfer Team. Pay scale would be in accordance with non-training grade terms and conditions.This would typically suit anyone wishing to undertake further training in transfer medicine and education prior to or as part of an Out of Programme Experience (OOPE) from their Specialist Registrar training programme.
For the latter prior agreement must be sought with the relevant Specialty Training Committee (STC) and DeaneryIt is essential that applicants have a minimum of 12 months ICM experience as a registrar (ST4+) to work on the Critical Care Transfer Team.NHS Clinical experience is essentialThe post will have opportunities to be involved in other teaching programmes including Foundation Trainees, and interdisciplinary simulation training.For more information please contact:Rachel Gill, Associate Director Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills, Barts Education Academy, Turner Street, Whitechapel. London. Email: [email protected]Mohammed Khaku, Consultant in Transfer & Retrieval Medicine, ACCESS, St Barts, London.
Email [email protected]Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria- GMC Registration- Minimum 6 months anaesthesia with basic competency sign-off- Minimum 1 year in Intensive Care Medicine- ALS- Experience in the NHSDesirable criteria- FRCA, MRCEM, MRCP, FRCS- Experience in Paediatric Critical Care- ATLS/APLS/EPLS- FICE/CUSIC- Experience in cardiothoracic critical care- Experience in neuro critical care- Diploma in Retrieval and Transfer MedicineResearch and DevelopmentEssential criteria- Understanding and knowledge of research and ability to interpret research papers.Desirable criteria- Publications in critical care journals or in areas of special interest.- Good Clinical Practice trainingTeaching SkillsEssential criteria- Ability to teach a wide range of both clinical & non-technical skills- Ability to interact well with all members of a multi-professional team & at all grades of seniority- Demonstrate commitment & enthusiasm to the provision of quality & innovative education- Ability to adapt teaching approach to suit the grade, seniority, profession & individual learning needs of trainees- Work flexibly to ensure training is delivered appropriately- Demonstrate sensitivity & support in difficult training situation- Ability to discuss & teach knowledgeably & confidently on all aspects of clinical acute careDesirable criteria- Instructor on Life Support course(s)- ALS/ATLS/APLSClinical SkillsEssential criteria- Clinical background of Emergency Medicine /anaesthetics/ICU/AM at ST5+- Advanced airway skills- Ability to manage the difficult airway- Initial assessment of competence in anaesthesia- Competence in basic critical care procedures: line insertion, chest drain insertion, basic ventilation, patient transportation- Basic ultrasound skills for vascular access.Desirable criteria- Competence in advanced interventions: percutaneous tracheostomy, bronchoscopy, complex ventilation, advanced haemodynamic monitoringGovernanceEssential criteria- Understanding the principals of governance and risk managementDesirable criteria- Experience of audit or quality improvementManagement and LeadershipEssential criteria- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team- Ability to handle conflict and work within a team- Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to motivate others- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environments- Ability to problem solve and escalate appropriately- Ability to work under pressure and to adapt to changing clinical environmentsDesirable criteria- Experience in team leadingWe strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect. We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals’ who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate.We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.
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If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.Barts Health is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and to child protection. The Trust aims to ensure as far as is possible that anyone, paid or unpaid, who seeks to work in our organisation and who gains access to children, is safe to do so. As such, you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check as part of the recruitment process if appointed to a post with direct access to children or vulnerable adults.Barts Health promotes active travel as part of its goal to reach Net Zero.
Each site is accessible by public transport and the Trust has a cycle to work scheme and some sites have Brompton Hire Pods.