Job summaryThis is a whole time NHS vacancy for a Clinical Fellow whose principal duties will be from 7th August 2024 to 4th February 2025 in the Critical Care Unit at University Hospital Aintree.This post would suit an individual with previous anaesthetic and intensive care experience interested in gaining further experience managing a diverse range of critically ill patients with a view to progressing to Speciality Training in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care Medicine.The successful applicant will work under Consultant supervision at a level best matched to their learning needs and experience. The successful applicant will become part of a dynamic team passionate about delivering the best patient care. There are many opportunities to be involved with teaching, clinical governance, research and quality improvement to strengthen portfolios for applications for training posts.This post is whole time and is covered by the Medical and Dental Staff Terms and Conditions of Service. There will be time allocated for study leave and other educational activities. Please see Special Interest section for educational opportunities. This post is not approved for training.Applicants should have completed Core Anaesthetic Training or equivalent, have full GMC Registration and be eligible to work in the UK.**Please note this vacancy may close early if sufficient applications have been received**Main duties of the jobThe post is appointed initially for six months. Extension beyond 6 months may be negotiable whilst in post. The successful applicant will work an EWTD compliant full shift rota. Salary will be dependent on the previous point on the salary scale and subject to additional allowances dependent on rota intensity.THIS POST IS NOT RECOGNISED FOR TRAINING BY THE POSTGRADUATE DEAN AND WILL NOT COUNT TOWARDS A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF TRAINING.Study leave will be granted by approval of the trainee-rota coordinator in accordance with Trust policy.Registered Practitioners have a responsibility to;Maintain current active professional registrationAct always in accordance with their professional Code of Conduct and guiding documentsAdhere to Trust Policy and Procedure.Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues.Maintain a professional portfolioAbout usLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdfFollow us on Social Media:Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals CareersInstagram - @LUHFTcareersTwitter - @LUHFTcareersJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesClinicalThe successful candidate willShare the responsibility for the assessment, resuscitation and treatment of all patients referred to the Critical Care Unit, working as part of a team with the on-call ICU consultant.Be expected to see patients in the Emergency Department, theatre recovery and the wards following referral from colleagues in other specialities.Work alongside our trainees on a full shift rota. This is a full shift rota and the successful candidate will be required to be resident in the hospital during the working hours allocated to them on the rotaBe part of medical emergency teamTake responsibility for ensuring his/her ongoing medical education as agreed at Directorate level.Share the responsibility for direct clinical supervision and teaching of the trainee staff, nurses and medical students.Assist in the provision and development of a safe, effective and efficient critical care service and support the Trust in its aim to provide the best possible care to patients.Carry out all duties at the highest possible standard taking responsibility for individual patients in their care.Comply with Trust Health and Safety policies and employ the basic principles of infection control practice to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.Maintain good clinical records and effective working relationships with medical, nursing and allied healthcare professionals on the critical care team.Take an active role in the departmental clinical governance activityGive priority to the duties of the post at all timesBe allocated an Educational Supervisor and we will enable regular appraisal and support the development of a learning plan and portfolioBe expected to participate in an active audit programme.The departments offer regular weekly educational meetings including audit meetings and M&M meetingsHospital and departmental libraries including information technology facilities are availableThere are no formal teaching, administrative and research responsibilities with this post.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered with GMCMB Chb or equivalentPrimary FRCA or equivalent post-graduate qualificationDesirableCertificate of Advanced Life Support (or other accredited life support course)ExperienceEssentialEvidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstancesEvidence that present achievement and performance is commensurate with totality of period of training3 months experience in ICM (can be within core training program)24 months core anaesthesia training (or equivalent) by the time of starting postEvidence of sufficient UK experience to be able to participate on senior airway rotaDesirableInvolvement in audit/ improvement work / researchInvolvement in teaching6 months experience in acute medicine/emergency medicineKnowledgeEssentialKnowledge and understanding of organ support in Critical Care (Ventilation, use of inotropes and vasopressors, renal replacement therapy)DesirableAttendance at meetings or courses related to ICMPresentations relating to ICMAcademic achievement (publications, prizes etc)SkillsEssentialCompetence in simple clinical tasks e.g. examination, cannulation, venepuncture, etcCompetence in procedures enabling organ support (endotracheal intubation, ultrasound guided central venous catheter placement)Clear written communicationSuccess as a team worker sensitive to needs of other colleagues and patientsIntra and Inter hospital transfer experienceDesirableCompetence in practical procedures such as intercostal drain insertion, bronchoscopy, echocardiography, FUSICDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressAintree University HospitalLower LaneLiverpoolL9 7ALEmployer's websitehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)