Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine Dual or Single Specialty

NHS; Chichester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine to join their team in Chichester. You'll play a key role in patient care within the Critical Care Unit. The position requires advanced qualifications and offers an opportunity to work in a progressive department focused on research. The successful candidate will also participate in on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• FRCA or appropriate specialist qualification required.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice is necessary.
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility needed.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 1:9 Critical Care on call rota.
• Perform duties during emergencies at the request of consultants.

Skills

Advanced ICU training

Good communication skills

Education

Basic medical degree

FRCA or appropriate specialist qualification

FFCIM OR DICM or EDICM

CCT in Intensive Care Medicine

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine. This substantive position is a replacement post after a recent retirement, and the successful applicant will join the eight existing Intensive Care Consultants who lead patient care in the Critical Care Unit in our friendly department.

We welcome applications from candidates with Intensive Care Medicine as a sole specialty, as well as those dual or triple accredited in other specialties. Single speciality ICM holders are encouraged to contact the department to discuss potential job plans.

There is also a possibility of working some contracted PAs with the Transfer service which will be externally funded.

The department is extremely forward thinking and has established itself in the research arena, with multiple presentations at both national and international meetings.

The hospital is located in Chichester, located between beautiful areas on the South Coast and South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests both in and out of work.

Job Responsibilities

The successful applicant will take part in the 1:9 Critical Care on call rota.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

Experience and Qualifications

• Basic medical degree
• FRCA or appropriate specialist qualification
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• FFICM OR DICM or EDICM
• CCT in Intensive Care Medicine (both specialties if dual accredited) or equivalent (equivalence must be confirmed by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC

Desirable

• ATLS/APLS/ALS
• Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended

Clinical Skills and Experience

• Evidence of advanced ICU training recognised by FICM

Knowledge

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

Organisation and Planning

• Experience and ability to work in multi‑professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints

Teaching Skills

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

Academic and Research

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience, publications, prizes and honours

Career Progression

• Appropriate progression of career to date

Personal Attributes

• Evidence of good communication skills both oral and written

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present 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) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

St Richards Hospital

Spitalfield Lane

Chichester

PO196SE

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/