Locum Consultant in Dual Respiratory and ICM

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Peterborough seeks an ambitious Locum Consultant in Dual Respiratory and ICM for a 12-month maternity leave cover. Join a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment, managing a Critical Care Unit with a focus on high-quality patient care, education, and research initiatives. Full GMC registration required with the ability to engage in clinical and educational activities.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Focus on learning and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in Critical Care Medicine to Consultant level.
• Ability to critically appraise published evidence.
• Experience teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care in Critical Care Unit and Respiratory Medicine.
• Engage in education and mentorship of junior doctors.
• Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register in Intensive Care Medicine and Respiratory Medicine

Job description

Are you an ambitious and innovative specialist in Critical Care and Respiratory Medicine? We are inviting applications for a Locum Consultant in Dual Respiratory and ICM to join our welcoming and forward-thinking team at Peterborough City Hospital. This post is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis to provide maternity leave cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. You will be based in our 16-bedded Critical Care Unit, which includes both Level 2 and Level 3 beds, managing approximately 800 admissions per year. The unit is staffed by a supportive and experienced team, including physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, and clinical psychologists.

Our consultant body includes experts dual-trained in Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine, and Respiratory Medicine, fostering a rich environment of learning, development, and innovation.

Applicants should have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine and their allied specialty (e.g., Respiratory Medicine), or be within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.

Our department values learning, development, and a strong team ethos.

To learn more or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Coralie Carle - [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

The post includes an annualised job plan, covering both predictable and unpredictable Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities. In addition to participating in the Critical Care on-call rota, you will undertake a flexible number of clinical sessions per week in their allied specialty (e.g., Respiratory Medicine), with the total number of sessions agreed annually. This approach allows for greater flexibility and supports a balanced and sustainable workload throughout the year.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Care: Provide expert care to patients within the Critical Care Unit (Level 2 and Level 3) and the Respiratory Medicine service, managing complex cases and delivering high-quality, life-saving treatment.

Teaching and Education: Actively engage in the education and professional development of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentorship.

Quality Improvement & Service Development: Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services and quality initiatives. Lead or participate in audits, research, and clinical governance activities.

Administrative Duties: Complete necessary documentation, attend departmental meetings, and collaborate with the leadership team.

Research & Innovation: Our Critical Care Unit is actively involved in National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies and has a strong presence in regional and national research activities.

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration with license to practice E GMC
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine and Respiratory Medicine

Desirable

• FFICM or DICM or EDIC
• ALS, APLS and ATLS provider

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Has FICM approved training in Critical Care Medicine to Consultant level or equivalent training recognised by FICM OR has a CESR application underway

Desirable

• Has attended a Critical Care Ultrasound Course
• Has a Critical Care ultrasound qualification
• Has an echocardiography qualification
• Has additional higher skills and training relevant to the specialty of Critical Care Medicine or Allied Specialty (if applicable)

Leadership and Communication

Essential

• Has experience of both working well within a team and leading a team

Desirable

• Has knowledge and skills in human factors
• Has attended a leadership course
• Has delivered oral/poster presentation(s) at national or international meeting(s)
• Has delivered oral/poster presentation(s) at regional meetings

Clinical Effectiveness and Audit

Desirable

• Has participated in quality improvement projects
• Has research / clinical effectiveness / audit related publication(s)
• Has completed several audit cycles and presented the results

Research

Essential

• Has the ability to critically appraise published evidence

Desirable

• Has undertaken 'Good Clinical Practice Training' OR equivalent research training
• Has participated in a research project
• Has led a research project
• Has research related publication(s)

Teaching and Training

Essential

• Has experience of teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees to the standards required by the Royal Colleges
• Regularly participates in a teaching programme

Desirable

• Has attended a teaching course
• Has a post-graduate teaching qualification

Management

Essential

• Has undertaken additional responsibilities in previous roles

Desirable

• Has undertaken Hospital Major Incident, Medical Management and Support Course (HMIMMS)
• Has completed a management training course
• Has a management qualification

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