Trust Doctor in Intensive Care Medicine (ST1)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; Margate; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive Care Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital form part of East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. The team participates in audits and research and offers formal teaching sessions and journal clubs to support ongoing professional development.

You will contribute to pre-, intra- and post-operative care, assist with ICU management and respond to resuscitation calls while travelling to other Trust sites as needed to support teaching

Job description

The Anaesthetic department and the Intensive care Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Queen Mother Hospital are active in audits and research and there will be plenty of opportunity to participate in Quality improvement projects and Research. Regular formal teaching sessions and journal club also form part of the learning available. Anaesthesia is provided for elective and emergency surgery in the operating theatre complex of 6 main, 3 day-surgery and 1 obstetric theatre. The CEPOD theatre and obstetric theatre are available 24 hours per day. There is a resident anaesthetic consultant for CEPOD from 8 am to 6 pm on weekdays and for part of the day at weekends.

We will work with you to shape the ideal job plan upon successful appointment, and review it with you after three months and then annually – so you can keep the perfect fit. We will also provide the essential resources to support you in your duties, including administrative support. It will include pre, per and post-operative management of surgical patients, assisting with care of the patients on the ICU, and provision of assistance with resuscitation calls and acute pain queries. Travel to other sites within the Trust will have to be anticipated to allow for full teaching experience.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there’s never been a better time to join us.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Ana Alegria Job title: Consultant Email address: [e-mail]