Clinical Fellow in ICU (ST3-5 level)

Job Overview

Main duties of the job:

• Working 1/7 ICU rota
• Handover
• Clerking elective and emergency ICU admissions
• Discharge summaries/ handover to ward teams
  
  

The post is for one year and is suitable for a person with UK anaesthetic and ICU experience. We have over 600 admissions a year. The duties of the post will be to provide care for patients working with intensive care medicine. Support for development in areas such as clinical audit and participation in unit research will be offered.

The department operates a full shift system and integrates Anaesthetic trainees, Clinical Fellows and Speciality Doctors on 1/7 rota which is EWTD compliant. The rota shift consists of long days, twilight shifts and weekend shifts. There is good senior support on the shop floor and close liaison with the anaesthetic department to ensure continuity of care.

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH) provides Medical Services for a population of approximately 230,000 living in South East Norfolk and North East Suffolk, plus a large number of visitors to the coast and Broads National Park during the summer months. In addition, it provides approximately 1/3 of the Secondary Care Teaching for the UEA Medical School. The Trust is forward looking and highly regarded within the Region. It became the first Foundation Trust in Norfolk/Suffolk in 2006.

Main duties of the job

Although this position does not carry Postgraduate Dean’s approval for training recognition, it offers full teaching and training opportunities. The successful candidate will be allocated a named clinical and educational supervisor to oversee their development and career. They will also be assisted and encouraged to perform audit projects and participate in research.

Working for our organisation

This modern University Hospital is a Foundation Trust which is located in a mainly rural area, less than a mile from long sandy beaches, and is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Norfolk Broads. The cathedral city of Norwich is only 40 minutes away, and is regularly voted one of the top 5 shopping destinations in the UK. There is a wide choice of good local schools and attractive house prices. The post will appeal to candidates who seek a high quality of life combined with a practical clinical role within a secure and well-run hospital distinguished by its supportive and friendly culture.

There is an active teaching/research programme within the department and there are links with the University of East Anglia. There is an excellent purpose built training and education centre on site at the James Paget University Hospital along with a newly refurbished library and learning café area.

Onsite married and single accommodation is subject to availability.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

The Anaesthetics Department is an integral part of the Division of Medicine, Diagnostics and Clinical Support and Division of Surgery and Women’s & Children’s Services whose responsibilities cover the provision of Anaesthetic Services, High Dependency and Intensive Care, Pain Relief and Palliative care, as well as the running of Operating Theatres, Recovery and CSSD. In addition the hospital has an extra contractual Hyperbaric Chamber, an opportunity to be part of the Hyperbaric service could be considered by mutual arrangement.

Person specification

Education And Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Primary FRCA or equivalent
• ALS, APLS, ATLS or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Ability to provide expert clinical opinion across a wide range of problems within the specialty.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively
• Experience in invasive monitoring
• Willing to participate in hospital transfers
• Experience in Critical Care Medicine
• Willingness to extend knowledge by continued education
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Experience of committee work/project management
• Emergency, epidural and spinal anaesthesia
• Experience in Obstetric Anaesthesia
• Evidence of appropriate experience and knowledge to the level of the Primary FRCA and/or evidence of CME/CPD from the preceding two years (including appraisal and teaching).
• Minimum of two years Anaesthetic experience at Core Specialty Training level or above, or equivalent.
  
  

Academic Achievements

Essential Criteria

• Experience of conducting clinical audit
• Willingness of using evidence base to support decision making
• Familiar with the principles of Risk Management
• Willing to become involved in Clinical Governance
• Ability to use research outcomes in clinical practice
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Involvement in research projects and published papers
  
  

Key Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues, laboratory staff and other staff and agencies
• Energy and enthusiasm and an ability to work under pressure
• Understand when to seek assistance
• Able to support the department in a professional manner and willing to work flexibly.
• Potential to cope with stressful situations and undertake responsibility
• Team worker with good organisational skills and ability to make good clinical notes
• Commitment to continuing professional development
• Motivated, trustworthy and well organised
• Experience in teaching Junior Medical Staff
• Willingness to participate in a multi disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectives.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Formal training in teaching skills
• Experience in teaching Medical Students
  
  

Other

Essential criteria

• Awareness and respect for colleagues, patients and relatives’ dignity, privacy, integrity, cultural and religious beliefs
• Good previous attendance record
• Physically fit for post. Completion of Trust’s Occupational Health assessment. Full immunisation status including Hep B & Hep C status
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Disclosure and/or Certificate of Good Conduct (Police Check) from country of residence
• Eligibility to work in the UK
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the post
  
  

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recognises the requirement to promote health and reduce ill-health. The Trust is committed to the principles of improving working lives through a number of initiatives such as job share, flexible working and the development of a culture of openness and transparency. The Trust is committed to ensuring that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

Tier 2 Sponsorship : We are pleased to consider applicants who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK but it is unlikely that we would be able to appoint if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled UK/Right to work candidate is available. Applying for entry clearance into the UK, must provide 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) will also be subject to this requirement.

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Please note that should we experience a high level of interest in this post, the vacancy may be closed prior to the stated closing date.