CT1Critical CareFixed TermTraining post

Trust Doctor (CT1-3) in Intensive Care Medicine

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Bath

Salary

£52,656 – £65,048

Training post

Yes

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

6 days ago

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Fellow to join our Intensive Care Medicine Team.

The Critical Care Unit approximately 1000 patients per year: 50% are medical patients, 50% are surgical and 95% of admissions are emergencies. Approximately 55% require advanced respiratory or multi-organ support. The mean APACHE II score is 16 and the ICU SMR was 0.71 for the last quarter. The unit is currently staffed to care for up to 16 critically ill patients, but has the ability to surge to greater numbers if required.

Trust Doctor (CT1-3) in Intensive Care Medicine

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

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This is a post that provides excellent learning opportunities and can help to prepare candidates for primary qualifications in their chosen field. As well as the valuable clinical experience, protected time for weekly teaching, we provide self-development time to concentrate on quality improvement projects, research and other areas tailored to the individual's training requirements including FUSIC accreditation. The consultant body has a strong track-record in supporting trainee career development, postgraduate exam success and securing future training posts. We are highly rated in the GMC survey and get consistently good results from our local trainee feedback. All doctors, regardless of training status receive an educational supervisor and study budget.

Options for additional experience paired with anaesthesia if desired and successful at interview. For informal contact please ring Dr Charlie Pope on 01225 825056 (ITU).

Although this is not a recognised training post, there will be opportunities for learning and development. You will be expected to be responsible for your own learning by making full use of the weekly teaching sessions, access to academic staff, and to attend as directed for training and in-service commitments.

You will be expected to prepare presentations as requested for tutorials and will be invited to assist with the collection of information for audit procedures as and when these are carried out within the department. The department has a structured clinical governance and communication programme where practices are assessed, guidelines reviewed etc that ensures an ethos of continual quality and service improvement.

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger. A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool! We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Person specification

Essential

Complete 24 months experience at F1 & F2 level (or equivalent outside UK) prior to commencing this post.
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

ALS, APLS and/or ATLS
MRCS, MCEM or MRCP Part 1
Experience in a medical specialty at ST1-2 level (or equivalent outside UK)