Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare foundation is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated doctor to enhance their skills in critical care while working in a supportive environment. The position involves providing comprehensive clinical services in the ICU, participating in on-call rotas, and engaging in clinical governance. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in adult critical care and advanced airway skills. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and professional development, making a significant impact in the lives of patients in the London borough of Hackney.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council is required.
• Previous adult critical care experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service on the ICU and participate in clinical governance.
• Contribute to a comprehensive Intensive Care Medicine service.

Skills

Critical Care Experience

Advanced Airway Skills

Clinical Decision-Making

Good Communication Skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full registration with GMC

Part 1 of FRCA, MRCP, FCEM or equivalent

Tools

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS)

Job description

Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine

NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow

Main area: Intensive Care Medicine
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Senior Clinical Fellow
Contract: Fixed term - 6 months (Start date: 06/03/2025)
Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref: 293-SWNS-MED-0190

Site: Homerton Hospital
Town: London
Salary: £41,750 - £64,288 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/01/2025 23:59

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Job overview

The Homerton is an innovative and friendly Foundation Trust providing a wide range of services to the local community of Hackney and specialist services on a national level. We are looking for a senior clinical fellow to join us, commencing in August 2024. This is an exciting opportunity for a doctor with an interest in critical care to develop as a clinician. The post is designed to provide a wide range of critical care experience, including attending the follow-up clinic and working with various specialties to continue developing critical care services within the Trust.

Previous adult critical care experience and advanced airway skills are essential for the post holder. Full registration with the General Medical Council is required at the time of application. Possession of a higher qualification is desirable, though not essential.

Main duties of the job

This job description sets out the details and service conditions for a Senior Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care Medicine, based at Homerton University Hospital.

This is an opportunity for a trainee or non-training grade doctor to gain additional critical care skills and further develop their clinical decision-making. We support trainees looking for additional time prior to professional examinations or appropriately qualified applicants seeking experience working in the NHS.

Working for our organisation

The Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the main hospital for the London borough of Hackney and is attached to the St. Bartholomew’s and the Royal London School of Medicine and Dentistry (part of University of London).

The hospital provides a full range of acute services and a range of specialist services including perinatal (level 3) NICU and high-risk obstetrics, bariatric and laparoscopic surgery, stroke, and neuro-rehabilitation.

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) has 12 beds providing Level 3 support, with the capability of caring for Level 2 (HDU) patients. The intensive care team operates a closed unit policy and provides input into all other areas of the hospital, particularly the Emergency Department.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Main responsibilities:

• To provide a clinical service on the ICU.
• To participate in a 1:7 on-call rota (this may vary according to staff allocation).
• To participate in clinical governance.
• To ensure continued development of skills and learning.

Additional duties of the post:

• Contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and efficient Intensive Care Medicine service.
• Provide evidence-based care when appropriate.
• Have regard to the clinical and quality standards set out in national standards and local commissioners’ contracts.

The post holder will participate in the department's ongoing clinical audit programme and carry out all administrative duties associated with the care of their patients.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent.
• Full registration with a licence to practice from the General Medical Council.
• Part 1 of FRCA, MRCP, FCEM or equivalent.
• FRCA, MRCP, FCEM or equivalent.
• Member of a learned society pertinent to intensive care (e.g., ICS, ESICM).
• APLS, ATLS, ALS.

Knowledge

• Equivalent to CT2+ level at time of application.
• Previous adult critical care experience.
• Ability to assess, treat, and stabilise the majority of critical care referrals independently.
• Completion of Initial Airway Competencies.
• Advanced life support course instructor (ALS/ATLS/APLS).

Education

• Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.

Personal Skills

• Good communication skills and an ability to work in teams.

General Guidance for Applicants

Please ensure that you read the "Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application" under "Additional Documentation" before completing your application.

We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name: Darshan Eshwar
Job title: Consultant in Intensive Care
Email address: [e-mail]

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Dr Darshan Eshwar ([e-mail]) or Dr Pierre Antoine (ITU Clinical [e-mail]).