Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine

1 week ago

Wigan, United Kingdom Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Wrightington, Wigan & Leigh NHS Foundation Trust (WWL) has recently had business case approval to expand its services and we are looking to recruit two forward-thinking and motivated individuals to join our team of Acute Medicine Consultants delivering our Acute Medicine services. These posts present an excellent opportunity for experienced clinicians with a comprehensive understanding of acute medicine to join our dynamic team committed to the delivery of the highest standard of care.

The Acute Medicine service is an integral part of the Trust's Medicine Division, providing care for a range of acutely unwell patients across our Acute Assessment Units and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.

The successful applicants will join colleagues to continue the exciting developments improving the delivery of care to these acutely unwell medical patients within the settings of Medical Assessment Unit or Bryn Ward. Specialist interest will be accommodated eg. Respiratory, Cardiology, or Diabetes clinics, teaching and education sessions at Edge Hill University can also be considered.

These roles will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards

Main duties of the job

A new post in Intensive Care and Acute Medicine has been created to support acutely ill medical patients presenting to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The successful applicants will join colleagues to continue the exciting developments improving the delivery of emergency and critical care to these acutely ill patients, both within the settings of the Emergency Floor and Intensive Care Unit.

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.

WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will perform all the duties and have all responsibilities of a Consultant Intensivist / Acute Physician.

The successful applicants will join colleagues to continue the development of improved delivery of emergency care to the acutely ill patient within the settings of the Emergency Floor and Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. This post may involve the review of medical patients in assessment wards (MAU and Lowton), acute medical take (A&E in reach), and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit. This post will involve part of the week working on the Intensive Care Unit, and full participation in the Intensive Care on-call rota (currently 1:8 with 2PAs allocated to on-call and a 5% on-call supplement) Each day, in either area, there is a formal morning ward round of all patients by acute physicians / intensivists. Throughout the day patients are reviewed as they arrive with the junior doctors. The acute physicians also provide senior cover for the Same Day Emergency Care area that accepts ambulatory GP referrals direct to an organised clinic environment. The acute physicians are part of a large team providing unscheduled care and are supported by the general physicians in overnight on call and weekends on call rota. Acute Physicians provide linear consultant presence on AE and assessment areas from 0800 to 20:30 In addition, there are gastroenterology and cardiology in-reach teams providing daily review of complex patients. There is daily support from specialist nurses in several specialties including Oncology, Alcohol, Respiratory, Cardiology, Diabetes and Palliative care. Social support is provided by the Access to community service team (ACST). Hospital at home provides opportunities for continuing some treatment including IV treatment after discharge. Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

Full registration with the GMC with a valid license to practice FFICM or EDIC & MRCP or equivalent Entry on to the specialist register in ICM & GIM or eligibility within 6 months. Possession of / eligibility for Fellowship / Associate Fellowship of Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine. Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Registers.

Desirable

Membership of professional societies A higher degree / masters / PhD Formal leadership qualification

Knowledge, Experience & Skills

Essential

Practical experience in the management of critical care patients. Previous appointments that provided professional training in Intensive Care Medicine & Acute Medicine. Proven experience of Audit and Quality Improvement with evidence of change. Understanding of the management responsibilities of a Consultant. Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues, both medical and non-medical, and other departments. Demonstrate effective leadership and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of the management structure within the NHS. Evidence of commitment to continued professional development. Must show evidence of being proactive and self-motivated.

Desirable

Skills in echocardiography and ultrasound. FICE or FAMUS accreditation. Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses. IT and computing skills. Attendance at appropriate leadership courses. Evidence of publications.

Research

Essential

Demonstrable interest in research.

Desirable

Up to date Good Clinical Practice certificate.

Commitment to Teaching

Essential

Evidence of a commitment to teaching and training of junior medical staff / students and other healthcare professionals. Experience of clinical supervision.

Desirable

Attendance at courses in teaching, appraisal and mentorship. Completion of a Post-Graduate Certificate in Medical Education.

Additional

Essential

Committed to high quality patient care. Ability to work in a flexible manner. Able to facilitate multi-site working. Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure. Committed to developing Intensive Care and Acute Medical Services within the Trust. Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.

Desirable

Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment.

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