Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Senior Fellow

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust invites applications for a Senior Fellow position in Paediatric Intensive Care. This pivotal role involves leading clinical duties within the PICU, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to continuous improvements in clinical practice. Candidates should possess an MB BS and significant experience in paediatric critical care. The Trust values diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in paediatric intensive care at ST6+ level.
• Ability to apply sound clinical judgment; understands evidence-based practice.
• Experience in Airway skills and lead resuscitation for all ages.

Responsibilities

• Senior role in General PICU; participate in MDT meetings.
• Collaborate with outreach team to oversee patient flow.
• Work closely with ECMO team and teach on the 4-day ECMO course.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Analytical approach

Airway skills

Teaching ability

Education

MB BS or Equivalent

Full GMC Registration

MRCPCH Equivalent

Current APLS/NLS certification

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The paediatric critical care services at Leicester are located at Leicester Royal Infirmary. This includes a 12 bedded cardiac paediatric intensive care unit (CPICU), 7 bedded children's intensive care unit (CICU) and 12 bedded HDU/ Paediatric respiratory long term ward (ward 12) which is located next to the children's intensive care unit.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Senior role in General PICU, Cardiac PICU, and Comet transport, with supported on-call duties.
• Participate in Cardiac MDT meetings and PICU grand rounds.
• Lead ward rounds during fellow weeks, working with the MDT.
• Collaborate with the outreach team and oversee patient flow.

ECMO Focus:

• Work closely with the ECMO team, with protected time to attend paediatric and adult ECMO ward rounds.
• Access ECMO wet-lab simulations and complete bedside preceptorship.
• Teach on the 4-day ECMO course, held twice a year.
• Gain experience in ECMO transport, including intra- and inter-hospital transfers.
• Involved in ECMO referral triaging and equipment familiarisation.

Research & Development:

• Contribute to audit, QI and research projects.
• Funding to attend and present at the ELSO conference.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• MB BS or Equivalent
• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPCH Equivalent
• Current APLS/NLS certification

Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 1 year' experience in paediatric intensive care medicine at ST6+ level or equivalent
• Appropriate clinical knowledge base and ability to apply sound clinical judgment to problems; clear, logical thinking/analytical approach; understands evidence based practice
• Airway skills, ability to perform ultrasound guided lines. Lead resuscitation for children of all ages

Desirable criteria

• Previous ECMO centre experience

Motivation

Essential criteria

• Personal integrity and reliability. Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to motivate and develop both medical Staff and non-medical staff

Desirable criteria

• Commitment to further develop the post and the service provided.

Management

Essential criteria

• Willingness to work as a member of the team and to share administrative responsibilities
• Able to work in multidisciplinary teams and supervise juniors
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues
• Capacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively

Desirable criteria

• Awareness of Service Development issues

Additional Information

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.

Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.

UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.

The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.

COVID 19 Risk Assessment

Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.

The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.

If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.

Covid Vaccination Status

Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Senior Fellow JDPS (PDF, 664.5KB)
• JD (PDF, 664.5KB)
• Understanding your right to work in the UK (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Employee Benefits (PDF, 578.5KB)