We invite candidates to apply for the position of Clinical Fellow Critical Care Medicine, with an interest in Medical Education. This post is for a six month fixed term contract commencing in August, based at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital (RHCH). Subject to satisfactory appraisal, there is potential for extension of contract. The hospital has 9 critical care beds used flexibly to admit both medical and surgical patients.

Main duties of the job

No previous experience is required for these posts although some exposure to ICU, anaesthetics, acute medicine or medical simulation/education would be advantageous. The posts will provide excellent training and experience for post-foundation doctors planning careers in anaesthetics, medicine, critical care or surgery, or doctors with more significant experience preparing for specialty training.

About us

The ICU is a 9-bed unit, funded for caring for 4 level 2 (HDU) and 3 level 3 (ICU) patients. However, in keeping with recommended practice, the unit is flexible, in accepting varying ratios of the different levels of care, up to the capacity dictated by nursing numbers. The ICU is recognised for basic training, and can easily demonstrate compliance with recommended activity levels and educational supervision.

Job description
Job responsibilities

This post is for a Clinical Fellow in Intensive Care with the option of including some responsibilities for training and education through simulation. It is expected that successful applicants will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm for and commitment to medical education of themselves and other staff. The post holder will work for 6 months as part of the Critical Care team at RHCH, with the option to renew for a further 6 months subject to satisfactory progress review.

The post holder will work a rota that includes weekdays, evenings and weekends, but not currently nights on-call, covering the Intensive Care Unit. Night-time work may be required depending on the need for critical care surge activity in the face of Covid-19 or clinical pressures on Critical care, but if required would be supported by an anaesthetically trained doctor on-site, as well as dedicated Consultant support from home. The working pattern is compliant with the European Working Time Directive. Total direct clinical care [DCC] hours averaged over 6 weeks will not exceed 48 hours a week.

In addition, a number of Supporting Programmed Activities are expected. This includes compulsory attendance (except when on leave or doing DCC) at:

• Mortality & Morbidity (M&M) meetings
• Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings
• Medical unit meetings / grand rounds
• Timetabled teaching sessions

Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Licence to practice & full registration with GMC
• Life support course successfully completed (e.g. ALS / ILS / PALS / ATLS)

Desirable

• Basic anaesthetic competencies
• Postgraduate exam success
• Life support course instructor

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Worked in the NHS previously
• Completion of Foundation Training or equivalent

Desirable

• At least one year of clinical work in one of Anaesthetics / Emergency Medicine/ Acute medicine / Surgery / ICU
• Taught on life support or deteriorating patient courses (e.g. ALERT course)

Skills and Ability
Essential

• Punctual & reliable
• Excellent communication skills

Desirable

• Teaching skills & experience

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