Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia

Position Overview

University College London Hospitals is looking to recruit a Consultant in Intensive Care (5PA) and Anaesthesia (5PA). The ideal candidate will exhibit a strong dedication to delivering exceptional patient care, pioneering service models, achieving performance objectives, and excelling in education and training. Additionally, a commitment to contributing meaningfully to our audit and quality enhancement initiatives during their professional activity time is essential.

Key Qualifications for Anaesthesia:

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• FRCA or equivalent qualifications
• Current GMC registration in London
• Specialist Registration in Anaesthesia or equivalent experience

Desirable Attributes for Critical Care:

• FUSIC mentorship
• Capability to support education and governance of ECHO and point-of-care ultrasound services
• Experience in recruitment, supervision, and training of junior medical staff

We encourage applicants to attach their CV with their application.

Our Anaesthetic Department is renowned for its research and innovation, and we understand that our achievements stem from a supportive and cohesive environment. We maintain high standards of care and ensure that all team members, especially full-time clinicians, are valued equally. Our department prides itself on being a welcoming, collaborative, and inclusive team, bolstered by exceptional surgical and multidisciplinary colleagues.

Main Responsibilities

As per the established rota and job schedule, you will deliver a consultant-led, patient-focused clinical service within the critical care department. This encompasses:

• Conducting twice-daily patient reviews during weekdays and daily assessments on weekends.
• Making consultant-led decisions regarding patient admissions and therapeutic plans, adhering to Trust-wide policies or those developed by the Critical Care Directorate.
• Handling emergency duties, including on-call responsibilities, relevant clinical diagnostics, patient treatment, and attending meetings related to patient care and administration.

The Division's academic and research endeavors are facilitated through various academic centers at UCL. Critical care consultants actively engage in educational and research activities at the Bloomsbury Institute for Intensive Care Medicine and the Centre for Perioperative Medicine, maintaining strong collaborative ties with UCL Healthcare Engineering, the Institute of Health Informatics, and the Department for Targeted Intervention. UCLH/UCL is recognized as a leading Biomedical Research Centre, with research outputs in Critical Care and Peri-operative Medicine ranked among the best in the UK.

About University College London Hospitals

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most intricate NHS trusts in the UK, catering to a large and diverse population. We provide academically driven acute and specialist services to individuals from the local community, across the UK, and internationally. Our mission is to deliver top-tier patient care, outstanding education, and world-class research.

We offer premier acute and specialist services across multiple sites, including:

• University College Hospital
• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
• University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
• Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
• University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
• The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
• University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

Our commitment lies in diagnosing and treating a wide array of complex illnesses. UCLH specializes in women's health and cancer treatment, as well as managing infections, neurological, gastrointestinal, and oral diseases. We boast world-class support services, including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine, and pathology.

We are dedicated to sustainability and have pledged to achieve carbon net zero status, integrating sustainable practices throughout UCLH. Our ambitious targets include reaching net zero for direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Job Responsibilities

For a comprehensive Person Specification and further details regarding the primary responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Recently, we have established a new NIHR Patient Safety Research Collaborative, uniting digital and qualitative researchers to enhance our understanding of safety in high-risk surgery and critical care. The successful candidate will be encouraged to explore additional research interests in collaboration with these groups through honorary contracts.

Join us at one of the top NHS trusts in England, recognized for our exceptional work environment.

UCLH has been acknowledged as the leading trust to work for in England for two consecutive years, according to the latest NHS staff survey, which indicated the highest percentage of staff recommending us as a workplace among all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England.

Person Specification

Professional Qualifications

Essential:

• Eligibility for full UK GMC Registration
• GMC Specialist Register in Intensive Care Medicine or within 6 months of expected CCT/CESR approval
• Provider status in ALS, ATLS (or equivalent), and APLS (or equivalent)
• GMC Specialist Register for anaesthesia or within 2 months of attaining CCT in anaesthesia
• FRCA or equivalent anaesthetic experience

Desirable:

• Instructor status in life support courses (ALS, ATLS, APLS, PALS)
• FRCA (or equivalent training/exam)
• MRCP or equivalent
• MCEM or equivalent
• Higher degree

Clinical Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Critical care experience equivalent to CCT in Intensive Care Medicine
• Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions
• Compassionate approach towards patients and their families
• Willingness to accept leadership responsibilities and experience in multidisciplinary teamwork
• Capability to take full responsibility for the clinical care of patients of varying acuity
• Evidence of ongoing professional development, staying current with national guidelines relevant to critical care
• Proficiency in performing essential clinical procedures for critical care, including advanced airway management
• Completion of recognized training leading to a CCT in anaesthesia or equivalent experience
• Experience in anaesthesia for major surgical procedures, including significant laparoscopic surgeries
• Minimum of 6 months working experience in the NHS

Desirable:

• Experience with various modes of cardiac output monitoring
• Experience in preoperative medicine and managing complex high-risk patients
• Accreditation in critical care ultrasound, e.g., echocardiography, lung and patient simulation, FUSIC mentorship
• Ability to supervise, educate, and train junior medical staff
• Experience in haematology/oncology critical care
• Experience in multidisciplinary pre-assessment and pre-operative preparation of complex patients
• Evidence of commitment to service improvement and clinical excellence
• Diverse experience in 'outside areas' including paediatric radiotherapy and nuclear medicine, CT, endoscopy

Quality Improvement & Management

Essential:

• Experience in conducting audits and quality improvement projects, with a willingness to develop local programs
• Proficiency with relevant IT systems
• Ability to mentor both medical and nursing staff

Desirable:

• Participation in relevant management or leadership training programs

Research & Teaching Experience

Essential:

• Strong commitment to teaching with a proven track record at all educational levels
• Familiarity with research methodologies and a record of publications
• Ability to engage in translational research aligned with UCLH's themes
• Completion of a teaching course

Desirable:

• Peer-reviewed publications
• Relevant higher degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification