Resident Doctor Critical Care

London Bridge Hospital; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in London offers an exceptional opportunity for a Junior Doctor trained in Critical Care and Anaesthesia. This role includes managing comprehensive critical care operations, learning from specialists, and contributing to patient care pathways. Opportunities for professional development, including study budgets and leadership programs, are also provided.

Benefits

Study budgets for relevant courses

Access to the HCA Learning Academy

Research grants and leadership development programs

Qualifications

• GMC registration and current licence to practice are essential.
• Postgraduate qualifications are desirable.
• Experience in teaching and managing complex airways is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical care for inpatients and respond to emergencies.
• Perform procedures such as vascular access and airway management.
• Participate in MDT meetings and training.

Skills

Complex airway management

Medical procedures

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Fully registered with the GMC

Post-graduate qualifications (FRCA, FICM, MRCEM, MRCP)

NHS-trained in Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia to ST3 level

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Job Opportunity: Resident Doctor – Critical Care

Location: The Princess Grace Hospital

Salary Range: Offering a Highly Competitive Salary

Contract Type: Substantive, salaried - Minimum 2-year commitment

Shifts/Work Pattern: Typically, most doctors prefer 1 x 24-hour shift per week or 2 x 12-hour shifts. Full-time positions are also available, with rotas planned in advance to provide flexibility.

We have an exceptional career opportunity for Critical Care/Anaesthetic trained, airway trained Junior Doctors to join our Resident Doctors team at The Princess Grace Hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build partnerships with private patient consultants, learn from specialist nurses, and be part of critical care pathways, as directed by the named consultants. The hospital admits a wide range of complex cases, fostering a great team environment sharing specialist knowledge and experience.

Your primary role as a Resident Doctor

• This is a Consultant-Led organisation, supporting the day-to-day operations of the Critical Care Ward and ITU units, including medical care from admission to discharge.
• Independently managing medical care for inpatients, including clerking new admissions, daily ward rounds, and responding to emergencies.
• Performing medical procedures as required by the lead consultant, such as vascular access, airway management, ultrasound use, ventilation management, and other procedures like chest/abdominal drain insertion and lumbar puncture.
• Participating in MDT meetings, audits, and training to continually improve staff and patient care.

Requirements for Successful Applicants

• Fully registered with the GMC and holding a current licence to practice.
• Post-graduate qualifications such as FRCA, FICM, MRCEM, MRCP, or equivalent are desirable.
• NHS-trained in Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia to ST3 level or above, or equivalent.
• Ability to manage complex airways independently and support others.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring junior doctors.
• Current ALS certification.

Career Progression and Development Opportunities

• Study budgets allocated for relevant courses.
• Access to the HCA Learning Academy for further training.
• Research grants, sponsorships, and leadership development programs, including the ‘Executive Master’s in Medical Leadership’ with Bayes Business School, MBAs, and PhDs.
• Opportunities to work with mentors on research and publications.