Senior clinical Fellow QEH ICU

We are looking for 1 x Senior Clinical fellow at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich ICU. The post is full-time and is entirely within the Critical Care Unit. This is a fixed term post for 6 months. This post is to provide cover whilst a Senior Clinical fellow colleague undertakes a secondment.The successful applicant would be required to start in May 2026. The contract is for 6 months finishing end of October 2026.The successful applicant will work in a EWTD compliant, 1:6 rota with prospective cover of annual and study leave. There are at least 2 juniors on both long days and Nights.The Critical Care Unit has 19 beds of which 6 are isolated. The unit admits approximately 900 patients per year. The unit subscribes to ICNARC.A team of ICU consultants provide 24-hour supervision, lead all ward rounds and support the juniors.Main duties of the jobAssess each patient every day on the ward round and plan patient care under the supervision of the Critical Care Consultant.Participate with the other members of the team in the ongoing medical care of all the patients on the unit.Attend and present patients every morning at the handover round and again each evening at the handover round to the Critical Care Resident on night shiftDocument and execute a clinical management plan with the Critical Care Consultant on the unit during the day or on call at night regarding the care of all patients on the unitAbout usOur people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership developmentWidening access (anchor institution) and employabilityImproving the experience of staff with disabilityImproving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and developmentMaking equalities mainstreamJob responsibilitiesCommunicate effectively with the Critical Care Consultant regarding all new referrals for admission.Work effectively with trainees from other specialties (most commonly Anaesthetics) to provide safe out of hours care to critically ill patientsFollow all Trust and Critical Care Unit policies at all times, including policies for the clinical management of patients, Infection Control policy and reporting of accidents and incidents according to the Trusts Clinical Risk Management policy.Participate in the ongoing Clinical Audit program on the unit as well as any clinical research projects that are in progress.Participate in the teaching and education program for all trainees on the unitPerson SpecificationQualificationsMedical DegreeFull Registration with GMC with license to practiceALS provider (Advanced Life Support)ExperienceFoundation Year 2 competencies or equivalentAt least one year post foundation year experience in Medicine, Emergency Medicine or AnaesthesiaExperience in Intensive Care MedicineExperience in AnaesthesiaEvidence of participation in research and/or clinical audit projectsGood communication skills in verbal and written EnglishBasic IT (information technology skills) and familiar with software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPointGood interpersonal skillsWorking with colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary teamAble to work under pressureAware of own limitations and when to ask for helpAbility to prioritise tasks and show effective time managementEnthusiastic learner with good time keeping, reliablePhysical RequirementsPhysically/Mentally fit to pass occupational health assessment.New work permit rules apply to this postAdministrationFamiliar with current structure of health service and knowledgeable about recent initiatives and changesSome understanding of clinical risk managementAuditThrough understanding of principles of medical auditEvidence of participation in audit projectDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr