Main area: Intensive Care Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 10 sessions per week (Programmed Activities Plus 2.5 Additional PAs)
Job ref: 409-6557659
Employer: Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Whiston Hospital
Town: Prescot
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 per annum (Grade YM 72)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 14/01/2025 23:59
Interview date: 11/02/2025
Consultant in Intensive Care & Acute Medicine
We are recruiting for a consultant in Intensive Care and Acute Medicine. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Applicants are required to hold Membership of an appropriate Royal College and have full UK or equivalent qualifications. Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and have entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). (CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application) The interviews will take place on 11th February, 2025 The Job Description has been approved by RCOA and is 'RCP approval pending.' Main duties of the job
The critical care unit is amongst the longest established critical care units in the UK. The clinical team is led by a multidisciplinary consultant body comprising of ten Consultants in Critical Care, all of whom have second specialty interests in either Anaesthesia or Research. The majority of admissions (approximately 800/year) are emergency cases. There is a wide range of general medical, surgical, urological, ENT and orthopaedic/trauma cases. Whiston hospital hosts the regional burns and plastic surgery centre and offers excellent experience in the management of the critically ill burns patient. This is a substantive 10 PA post, with a job plan in Intensive Care & Acute Medicine as follows: Critical Care = 5 PA Acute Medicine = 2.5 PA SPA = 2.5 SPA Weekday working: Critical care cover is provided using a ‘hot week’ style rota, with a 1 in 12 hot week frequency. Twice daily ward rounds daily are expected, with normally non-resident overnight cover. Weekend on calls: Saturdays and Sundays are typically worked as two paired long days and two paired nights at different points in the rota. The frequency of on call days is adjusted to ensure that an annualised job plan of 10 PAs /wk is worked. Person specification
Qualifications
Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCP / FRCA or equivalent medical qualification. FFICM or equivalent medical qualification. SCE in Acute Medicine. MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification. DICM, EDIC or equivalent diploma in Intensive Care Medicine. ALS / ATLS / APLS. BSE accreditation for echocardiography. FICE accreditation (or other focussed cardiac ultrasound qualification). Knowledge and Experience
Advanced or stage 3 training/fellowship in ICM or equivalent experience. Clear evidence of an interest in and a commitment to intensive care medicine. Experience in medical education. Skills
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients. Percutaneous tracheostomy and bronchoscopy skills. Active consistent engagement with quality improvement projects and clinical audit. Evidence of reflective practice. Understanding of NHS management structures and roles. Completion of higher training relevant to subspecialty of interest (if applicable). Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care. Evidence of leadership development. Other
Evidence of Revalidation within the last 5 years and appraisal within the last year. Active participation in teaching and education of medical students, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals. Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a Clinical Supervisor. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Commitment to team working. Ability to work in a flexible manner. Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Education Supervisor. Significant involvement in clinical research (data collection, PI, CI). Posters/Presentations at regional and national meetings. Publications in peer reviewed journal. Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust. The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager.
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We are recruiting for a consultant in Intensive Care and Acute Medicine. This is a whole-time post offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Medic to join a dynamic, rapidly expanding team delivering multidisciplinary acute care in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals. Applicants are required to hold Membership of an appropriate Royal College and have full UK or equivalent qualifications. Applicants must be eligible for full registration with the GMC at the time of appointment and have entry on the GMC Specialist Register via one of the following: Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). (The proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of the interview) Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR). (CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation upon successful application) The interviews will take place on 11th February, 2025 The Job Description has been approved by RCOA and is 'RCP approval pending.' Main duties of the job
The critical care unit is amongst the longest established critical care units in the UK. The clinical team is led by a multidisciplinary consultant body comprising of ten Consultants in Critical Care, all of whom have second specialty interests in either Anaesthesia or Research. The majority of admissions (approximately 800/year) are emergency cases. There is a wide range of general medical, surgical, urological, ENT and orthopaedic/trauma cases. Whiston hospital hosts the regional burns and plastic surgery centre and offers excellent experience in the management of the critically ill burns patient. This is a substantive 10 PA post, with a job plan in Intensive Care & Acute Medicine as follows: Critical Care = 5 PA Acute Medicine = 2.5 PA SPA = 2.5 SPA Weekday working: Critical care cover is provided using a ‘hot week’ style rota, with a 1 in 12 hot week frequency. Twice daily ward rounds daily are expected, with normally non-resident overnight cover. Weekend on calls: Saturdays and Sundays are typically worked as two paired long days and two paired nights at different points in the rota. The frequency of on call days is adjusted to ensure that an annualised job plan of 10 PAs /wk is worked. Person specification
Qualifications
Full GMC registration and on Specialist Register or within six months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent at time of interview. CESR candidates must have written GMC confirmation of successful application. MBBS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCP / FRCA or equivalent medical qualification. FFICM or equivalent medical qualification. SCE in Acute Medicine. MD/PHD or equivalent medical qualification. DICM, EDIC or equivalent diploma in Intensive Care Medicine. ALS / ATLS / APLS. BSE accreditation for echocardiography. FICE accreditation (or other focussed cardiac ultrasound qualification). Knowledge and Experience
Advanced or stage 3 training/fellowship in ICM or equivalent experience. Clear evidence of an interest in and a commitment to intensive care medicine. Experience in medical education. Skills
Ability to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients. Percutaneous tracheostomy and bronchoscopy skills. Active consistent engagement with quality improvement projects and clinical audit. Evidence of reflective practice. Understanding of NHS management structures and roles. Completion of higher training relevant to subspecialty of interest (if applicable). Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care. Evidence of leadership development. Other
Evidence of Revalidation within the last 5 years and appraisal within the last year. Active participation in teaching and education of medical students, junior doctors and allied healthcare professionals. Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a Clinical Supervisor. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Good organisational skills. Commitment to team working. Ability to work in a flexible manner. Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an Education Supervisor. Significant involvement in clinical research (data collection, PI, CI). Posters/Presentations at regional and national meetings. Publications in peer reviewed journal. Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. You are part of an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust. The Trust may contact you during the recruitment process for your feedback on your experience. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring. The Trust operates anonymous shortlisting where no personal information about you, including your name or personal details are shared with the recruiting manager.
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