15 Oct
University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Southampton
Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited to apply for the position of Junior Fellow in Critical Care.
The successful candidates will join a large, dynamic critical care team in providing a high-quality clinical care for our patients. These posts are for 6 months initially, extendable to a year depending on the fellow’s progression. Previous critical care experience is desired but not essential. Applicants from all acute specialities including anaesthetics, medical, emergency medicine or surgical backgrounds will be considered.
The post will provide training and experience in all aspects of intensive care medicine in a large multidisciplinary unit.
ABOUT THE TEAM:
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) General Intensive Care Unit (GICU) is a very busy 32-bed unit and one of the largest acute teaching hospitals trusts on the south coast of England. We are rated as “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and our clinical outcomes are one of the best in the UK.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service.
UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Junior Fellows are primarily involved in the daily management of intensive care (GICU) patients and surgical high dependency patients (SHDU). Attendance at ward rounds is expected.
Routine work is shared among all junior medical staff. Trainees will be expected to have or be willing to acquire skills such as central venous insertion (CVC) and arterial cannulation. More complex procedures may be undertaken if progress allows. Fellows will be expected to gain adequate knowledge and experience in all organ support measures. Attention to record keeping must be meticulous. It is expected that clinical handover to colleagues must be methodological and inclusive of all body systems.
What We’re Looking For:
- Full GMC Registration
- Medical Degree
- At least 2 Years Post Qualification
- FRCA / MRCP / FRCS / MCEM or equivalent
- Current ALS / ATLS certification
- Previous experience in an acute speciality
- Good verbal and written communication
This post is intended for Junior Fellows who wish to gain experience in the management of Level 3 and Level 2 patients in an Intensive Care Unit. Preference will be given to those who have previous experience in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia
Person specification
Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria
- Medical Degree
- GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable criteria
- FRCA / MRCP / FRCS / MCEM or equivalent
- Current ALS / ATLS certification
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
Qualifications And Training
Essential criteria
- 2 Years post qualification
Previous or relevant experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- Previous experience in an acute speciality
Desirable criteria
- Previous Intensive Care Medicine or Anaesthesia experience within the UHS
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
Living the Trust values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in English).
- Demonstrate good organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
▶️ Junior Fellow in GICU
🖊️ University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
📍 Southampton