Job Description
The successful candidate will participate in the Intensive Care Consultant on-call rota and 'Hot Week system' as well as completing regular sessions in their dual specialty. Specialty commitments may take place on any of our Trust sites. The Intensive Care Unit is based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.Main duties of the jobThe post-holder will perform all the duties and have all responsibilities of a Consultant Intensivist. At present, all of our Intensive Care Consultants are from an Anaesthetic background, however we welcome applicants with dual training in other specialties.About usWrightington, 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-CallPlease 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will participate in the Intensive Care Consultant on-call rota and Hot Week system as well as completing regular sessions in their dual specialty. Specialty commitments may take place on any of our Trust sites. The Intensive Care Unit is based at the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan.The post-holder will perform all the duties and have all responsibilities of a Consultant Intensivist. At present, all of our Intensive Care Consultants are from an Anaesthetic background, however we welcome applicants with dual training in other specialties.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential Full registration with the GMC with valid license to practice FFICM, EDIC or equivalent CCT or eligibility within 6 months Possession of / eligibility for Fellowship / Associate Fellowship of Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register Desirable Dual CCT or equivalent Certificate in Medical Education Membership of professional societies ExperienceEssential Practical experience in the management of critical care patients Previous appointments that have provided professional training in Intensive Care Medicine Proven experience of Audit and Quality Improvement with evidence of change Understanding of management responsibilities of a Consultant Ability to work in a team with professional colleagues, both medical and non-medical, and other Departments Evidence of commitment to CPD Desirable Skills in echocardiography Attendance at appropriate professional meetings and courses IT and computing skills Attendance at appropriate management courses Evidence of publications (eg. Peer Review, Book chapter, case report) SkillsEssential Practical experience in a complementary specialty Desirable Higher training in regional anaesthesia or perioperative medicine Practical experience in Anaesthetising and management of high-risk patients requiring general and regional anaesthesia KnowledgeEssential Evidence of participation in and a commitment to teaching Knowledge of up-to-date literature Desirable Attendance at courses on teaching, appraisal and mentorship Proven interest in at least one area of research and an up to date GCP certificate Evidence of recent and current research with relevant publications. AdditionalEssential Able to facilitate multi-site working Enthusiasm and ability to work under pressure Committed to high quality patient care Committed to developing the service Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Desirable Evidence of development of leadership within the work environment 302-24-6404406MHR-S