ICU Clinical Fellow

NHS Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking department within the Intensive Care Unit at a renowned healthcare provider. This part-time role is designed for those eager to enhance their experience in Critical Care, offering a supportive environment for professional development. You'll engage in various activities, including ward rounds and quality improvement projects, while being supervised by experienced consultants. This position not only aims to enrich your portfolio but also prepares you for future recruitment processes. If you're passionate about making a difference in Critical Care, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Dedicated Clinical Supervisor

Opportunity for Educational Support

Access to Quality Improvement Projects

Qualifications

• Completed ACCS or Core training programme preferred.
• Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in ward rounds and MDT meetings.
• Provide out of hours on-call commitments to the Critical Care Rota.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

ACCS or Core Training

Foundation Training

Education

Full GMC Registration

Job description

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications are open for this innovative post based within the Intensive Care Unit at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to spend their development time in a variety of ways. This fixed term post has arisen due to an unplanned gap within the clinical fellow rota.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a welcoming and forward-thinking department. The intention of the position is to increase the doctor’s experience of Critical Care patients prior to application to national recruitment processes. Opportunities will be provided to enhance the portfolios of the successful candidate thereby providing a competitive portfolio in future recruitment processes.

This post would be suitable for those who have completed an ACCS or Core training programme. Applications will also be accepted by those who have completed Foundation Training and who wish to explore a Critical Care career path.

Doctors within this role will be expected to participate in ward rounds, MDT meetings, and the ongoing care of the critically ill patient. The opportunity to be supervised in the assessment of patients in the Emergency Department and the hospital wards who require Critical Care input will also be available. If appointed, you will provide out of hours on-call commitments to the Critical Care Rota.

Out of hours and at weekends you will be one of two Residents providing cover for the Critical Care Units with a Senior Specialty Trainee from Anaesthesia or Intensive Care providing on site support and supervision. There is dedicated Critical Care Consultant cover 24hrs a day/7 days a week.

Education

The successful applicant will have a dedicated Clinical Supervisor and will be encouraged to keep a portfolio to document their Critical Care experience. The appointed candidate will have the opportunity to participate in audit, education and quality improvement projects within the department. Access to support for projects are available within the following areas of interest:

• Quality improvement and research
• Teaching
• Mastery learning
  
  

The role of Clinical Development Fellow allows the successful applicant to spend 4 hours per week (1 day per fortnight or 2 half days) to perform dedicated development projects whether this be in education and teaching, research, quality improvement and there may be flexibility to support other areas of interest to a successful candidate.

Whilst this post does not have a study leave budget, we have previously been able to financially support educational activity and courses relevant to the post. The posts are not recognised for training. Applicants must hold Full GMC Registration with a current Licence to Practice.

Please note this post may close early as we are looking to recruit as soon as possible. Therefore, the position will shortlist as and when applications are received - please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to make contact;

Dr Shaun McLeod, Clinical Lead for Intensive Care Medicine, via PA, Mrs Donna Murray, [e-mail] or Tel: [phone]

Dr Judith Joss, TPD for Intensive Care Medicine, via PA, Mrs Donna Murray, [e-mail] or Tel: [phone]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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