Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a substantive Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia. This role, based in a consistently high performing department, involves engaging in evidence-based care, education, and leading a dynamic team in a well-equipped ICU facility.

Qualifications

• Dual accreditation in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine required.
• Experience in paediatric patients is advantageous.
• Strong commitment to education and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care in a 10-bed ICU.
• Participate in consultant meetings and service line affairs.
• Assist in teaching and supervising trainee medical staff.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Teaching

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Anaesthesia

Intensive Care Medicine

Education

CCTs in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

Job description

Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia
Department/Clinical Service Unit: Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Pain
Location: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Programmed Activities: 10

Applications are invited to apply for a substantive Consultant post in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) and Anaesthetics at Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

This expansion post comprises 10 programmed activities (PA), however additional PAs may be available on discussion. We are looking for an enthusiastic and progressive clinician to join our friendly, dynamic team of intensivists, anaesthetists and allied professionals. Dual accreditation in Anaesthesia and ICM (or equivalent) is required and applicants should possess or be within 6 months of obtaining both CCTs at time of interview.

We are a consistently high performing department with a fantastic reputation for evidenced–based practice, education and training.

Job Profile

The successful applicant will add to the existing a group of 10 intensive care consultants with sub-speciality interests in anaesthesia and acute medicine, who are responsible for the 10 bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Within the department, there will be excellent opportunities to develop personal interests including echocardiography (including TOE), ultrasound, research, governance, outreach, ICU follow-up and NHS management. Job share arrangements with neighboring trusts will also be considered on application.

In addition to general adult medical and surgical patients, the unit supports looking after a high number of paediatric patients requiring stabilising critical care and as such, an interest in this area would be advantageous.

The post holder will also provide daytime anaesthetic services for most major surgical specialties including major colorectal, orthopaedics, ENT, gynecology, urology, OMFS and paediatrics..

On-call commitments will be 1 in 11 non-resident for the ICU.

Job Outline

• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based care for all in patients. To liaise effectively and in a timely manner with surgical, medical, and nursing colleagues and all other health care agencies when appropriate
• To assist in the provision and development of a safe and effective Service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.
• To carry out all duties to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiatives within that area of work.
• Cover for colleagues’ annual leave and other authorised absences.
• Participate in the ICM on-call rota.
• A willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels.
• To carry out his/her duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities policy at all times.
• To comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Teaching

• To assist in the professional supervision and management of trainee medical staff
• To organise and participate in teaching, examination and accreditation duties for undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education activity.
• To participate in the education and teaching of nursing and ODP staff

Research and Audit

• To be actively involved in medical audit, the Trust’s Clinical Governance processes and in continuing professional development
• To implement audit and research findings as appropriate

Management & Communication

• To participate in all aspects of Service Line and Hospital affairs, including attendance at Consultant Meetings and to represent the department on appropriate committees/working parties when required.
• To develop and monitor performance indicators for the anaesthetic and critical care service and implement action as necessary
• To assist in the effective handling of patients’ complaints

The Trust has close clinical and academic ties with Oxford University Hospitals and the successful applicant will be encouraged to participate in teaching both under and postgraduate students associated with both Oxford and University of Buckingham Medical Schools (BMS).

The continued partnership with the University of Buckingham allows us to attract, train and retain the best doctors. This is crucial as we strive to establish the Trust as a first-class centre of teaching and clinical excellence. The first BMS students arrived on wards in May 2015 and the medical school is now going from strength to strength, creating exciting opportunities for all staff in the fields of clinical research and education.

Located just 50 miles north of London, Milton Keynes is has excellent access to the capital whilst being centrally located for Oxford and Cambridge and having ease of access to the north. London Euston is 30 minutes by train and in autumn 2025, the EastWest rail service will open, connecting Milton Keynes to Oxford (20-25 minutes) and subsequently Cambridge by 2030.

Lying in attractive countryside, Milton Keynes offers first-class facilities for sport, theatre, music, shopping and dining.

We believe the continued growth of the hospital will allow us to expand and improve our services to offer the very best care to the people of Milton Keynes, and beyond.

Doctors considering an application are encouraged to visit the hospital and to meet with potential clinical colleagues. The Chief Executive and/or Medical Director would also be happy to meet with doctors interested in this role, commitments allowing.

For more information please contact:

• Dr. Joy Halliday, Co-Clinical Lead for ICU [e-mail]
• Dr. Richard Stewart, Co-Clinical Lead for ICU [e-mail]
• Dr Anwar Rashid, CSU Lead
  [e-mail]
• Dr Navreet Ghuman, Divisional Director for Surgery [e-mail]

Please submit your CV by attaching it to your application by clicking the Apply button.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Milton Keynes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.