Locum Consultant in Critical Care Medicine

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Full timePart time
Location: Peterborough
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Are you an ambitious and innovative Critical Care Specialist ready for your next challenge?

We're looking for a dynamic individual to join our diverse team on

a 12-month fixed term Locum post at Peterborough City Hospital

and help us shape the future of critical care.

Our current team includes consultants dual specialising in Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine, and Respiratory Medicine, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth.

In our 16-bedded, mixed Level 2 and Level 3 Critical Care Unit, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, and more. You'll care for approximately 800 admissions annually, delivering life-saving care in a modern, purpose-built facility.

What We're Looking For:

An ambitious, team-oriented, and experienced consultant Membership with the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent experience) Full GMC registration with a license to practice Dual or single specialist registration within 6 months of CCT

We are open to

flexible working arrangements, whether full-time, part-time, or job share.

Key Responsibilities of the Role Include:

Team Work Support:

Work alongside a multi-tiered junior medical team, including trainees from FY1 to Stage 3 Intensive Care Medicine (ICM), as well as trainees from Anaesthesia, Medicine, and Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS) training programmes. Critical Care Outreach & ICU Follow-Up:

Collaborate with the 24/7 Critical Care Outreach Team, providing expertise in patient management across the hospital, as well as participating in regular ICU follow-up clinics. Ultrasound & Echocardiography Expertise:

Engage in the unit's strong focus on Ultrasound and Echocardiography, with support for Stage 2 ICM Special Study Years in Echocardiography. Clinical Governance & Continuous Improvement:

Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) Clinical Governance meetings, held monthly. Research & Innovation:

Our Critical Care Unit is actively involved in National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies and has a strong presence in regional and national research activities. National and Regional Representation:

Play an active role in the wider medical community through national and regional representation.

About Us:

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Job Responsibilities:

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification:

Education/Qualifications

Essential: Full GMC registration with license to practice

Desirable: Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine or for Allied Specialty (if applicable) FFICM or DICM or EDIC ALS, APLS and ATLS provider

Clinical Experience

Essential: Has FICM approved training in Critical Care Medicine to Consultant level or equivalent training recognised by FICM OR has a CESR application underway

Desirable: Has attended a Critical Care Ultrasound Course Has a Critical Care ultrasound qualification Has an echocardiography qualification Has additional higher skills and training relevant to the specialty of Critical Care Medicine or Allied Specialty (if applicable)

Leadership and Communication

Essential: Has experience of both working well within a team and leading a team Has excellent written and verbal English language skills Has experience in using a wide range of IT

Desirable: Has knowledge and skills in human factors Has attended a leadership course Has delivered oral/poster presentation(s) at national or international meeting(s) Has delivered oral/poster presentation(s) at regional meetings

Clinical Effectiveness and Audit

Desirable: Has completed several audit cycles and presented the results Has participated in at least one quality improvement project Has research / clinical effectiveness / audit related publication(s)

Research

Essential: Has the ability to critically appraise published evidence

Desirable: Has undertaken 'Good Clinical Practice Training' OR equivalent research training Has participated in a research project Has led a research project Has research related publication(s)

Teaching and Training

Essential: Has experience of teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees to the standards required by the Royal Colleges Regularly participates in a teaching programme

Desirable: Has attended a teaching course Has a post-graduate teaching qualification

Management

Essential: Has undertaken additional responsibilities in previous roles

Desirable: Has undertaken Hospital Major Incident, Medical Management and Support Course (HMIMMS) Has completed a management training course Has a management qualification

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