Locum Consultant in ICM and anaesthesia

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Locum Consultant in Critical Care and Anaesthesia to join their team in Harrogate. This full-time role offers the chance to provide high-quality care to critically ill patients while collaborating with a diverse team of professionals. You'll have opportunities to develop sub-specialty interests, engage in educational roles, and contribute to innovative projects within the hospital. The Trust values staff wellbeing and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in critical care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling Service

Fast Track Physiotherapy Service

Staff Recognition Awards

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Five years supervised training in an appropriate training programme.
• Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality consultant delivered care to critically ill patients.
• Contribute to compliance with national guidelines such as NICE and RCoA.

Skills

Critical Care

Anaesthesia

Clinical Leadership

Research

Team Collaboration

Education

GMC Specialist Register

FRCA examination

FFICM examination

Postgraduate thesis

Tools

Point of Care Ultrasound

ATLS

ALS

Job description

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

A full time Locum Consultant in Critical Care and Anaesthesia is required to meet the demand for critical care and anaesthesia services at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

The post will join the existing 8 Critical Care Consultants, 11 Anaesthetic Consultants and 15 SAS doctors and offers the opportunity to develop further sub-specialty interests including ultrasound, organ donation, rehabilitation and follow up for example. There will also be an opportunity to take on educational roles including educational supervision and faculty tutor/college tutor roles within the department as well as roles involving the wider hospital including digital transformation, innovation and research and management positions. The newly appointed Consultant will take part in the out-of-hours Critical Care Consultant on-call rota.

Main duties of the job

To provide high quality consultant delivered care to critically ill patients and those at risk of becoming critically ill.

To provide clinical leadership and supervision of junior medical staff, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care are provided to all patients attending the hospital requiring critical care input.

To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive anaesthesia service to patients presenting acutely and electively requiring anaesthesia input.

To support the Trust's various medical emergency teams incl adult and paediatric 'crash' teams, and the trauma team.

To contribute to the compliance with national guidelines (for example, NICE, FICM and RCoA).

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification.

For further information please contact

Dr Sarah Marsh - Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine/Clinical Lead for Critical Care

[e-mail]

Person Specification

Clinical Experience

• Five years supervised training in an appropriate training programme
• Ability to maintain clinical credibility and authority with a multi-professional team including senior doctors in training
• Evidence of completing a period of approved training in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
• Specific interests of different aspects of critical care including outreach, rehabilitation and follow up and point of care ultrasound

Research

• Ability to convert research evidence into clinical practice
• Publication in peer reviewed journal(s)
• Involvement in trial recruitment

Qualifications

• Entry on GMC Specialist Register; eligible for entry on Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview
• FRCA examination or equivalent
• FFICM examination or equivalent
• Postgraduate thesis
• ATLS
• ALS

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust