ConsultantCritical Care

ICU Consultant

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Requires improvement

Carlisle

Salary

£113,565 – £150,569

Posted

4 days ago

About the role

There are 9 bed spaces, including a cubicle, with current staffing for up to 8 patients, admitting approximately 840 patients per year. There is executive approval for a 13 bedded rebuild. The unit has 9 consultants with daytime and on call sessions in ICU all of whom have ICU as a major element of their job plan. Thus a consultant rota of 1 in 9 with prospective cover operates. The unit has 24/7 cover by consultants with daytime sessions in ICU, with 2 consultants per day - a 'hot week' consultant (to provide continuity) and a 24hour consultant, who is on call.

There is specific clerical time allocated for ICNARC data collection and the unit has a clinical information system (Metavision) which integrates patient observations, medical and nursing notes, prescribing and results systems at the bedside. This has ongoing customisation which has provided the ICU with a wealth of data capture opportunities. The ICU also has a 24/7 band 7 critical care outreach service to facilitate both admission to and discharge from the ICU as well as numerous educational and audit initiatives.

An active Critical Care Outreach Service which is delivered by a team of experienced nursing staff. Lead for outreach is Dr Mark Holliday.

ICU Consultant

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

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As stated above there will be increased cross site working between the 2 ICUs with contribution from CIC consultants to WCH staffing to reflect the high medical demand of the ICU plus the increased need for patient transfer for major surgery at CIC. The provision of 24/7 intensive care consultant led service is a high priority for WCH and is reflected in the move to cross site working and in this advertisement. Resident staffing has been supported by recruitment of Advanced Critical Care nurse Practitioners and the long term strategy is for a dedicated ICU resident on the WCH site.

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county. Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time': Being a clinically led organisation Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust A positive patient experience every time A great place to work Managing our money well As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work. Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability. Our CEO, Trudie Davies, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Karen Dark on karen.dark@ncic.nhs.uk

Person specification

Essential

Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists, FCEM, MRCP or equivalent
Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.
Stage 1, intermediate ICM training or eligibility for affiliate fellowship or equivalent.
Completion of basic, intermediate and higher training in ICU as per RCOA modules, or equivalent
Evidence of recent and on-going CPD in intensive care
Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
Ability to organise workload efficiently
A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders
High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia and intensive care
Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Enquiring, critical approach to work.
See Consultant Competency Framework (Appendix 3)
Able to participate in on-call and emergency cover.
Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital.
Ability to work daytime sessions in ICU WCH

Desirable

Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
FFICM and/or advanced level training in ICM
CCT in intensive care medicine
A commitment to, and experience of teaching
Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice
Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels