NHS
Consultant Anaesthetist and ICM
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Job Description
- Req#: C9225-25-0285?language=en&page=712&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Extensive experience in Intensive Care Medicine as evidenced by - 1)Completion of Stage 3 training in ICM with FFICM by examination or equivalent (as assessed by the FICM Equivalence Committee), with affiliate Fellowship of the Faculty of ICM ; 2)Completion of Stage 3 training in ICM with FFICM by examination or equivalent (as assessed by the FICM Equivalence Committee), with affiliate Fellowship of the Faculty of ICM
- EDICM Valid ATLS Valid ALS & APLS
- Extensive experience in Intensive Care Medicine as evidenced by - 1)Completion of Stage 3 training in ICM with FFICM by examination or equivalent (as assessed by the FICM Equivalence Committee), with affiliate Fellowship of the Faculty of ICM ; 2)Completion of Stage 3 training in ICM with FFICM by examination or equivalent (as assessed by the FICM Equivalence Committee), with affiliate Fellowship of the Faculty of ICM
- EDICM Valid ATLS Valid ALS & APLS
Job summary
At present the senior staffing is organised with two consultants rostered from 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday with a consultant rostered to cover the ICCU from 18:00 to 08:00. The weekend cover (Friday p.m. through to Monday a.m.) is normally split between two consultants. The weekday consultant ICM cover is currently provided within a "week about" system with the nominated consultant of the week supported by a second consultant. It is envisaged that the newly appointed Consultant job plans will reflect a 'week about' commitment to the ICU.
Main duties of the job
1 a) In conjunction with the ICM Clinical Lead, ICCU Matron, ICM Consultants and other colleagues, contribute to the provision of a 24/7 consultant led service in Intensive Care Medicine as part of the Critical Care Services Directorate according to those agreed in the Job Plan.
1 b) In conjunction with Consultant colleagues participate in the provision of an out of hours (on-call) consultant Intensive Care Medicine service for the Directorate and Trust. This includes being on-call for immediate return to NXH, telephone advice and major incidents.
2. To provide cover for Consultant and other colleagues in respect of periods for annual, study and professional and other leave.
3. To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable.
4. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
5. To develop & maintain such special skills, competencies and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development in Intensive Care Medicine as agreed at job planning & appraisal (Personal Development Plan). In conjunction with Consultant and other colleagues, to take part in Quality Improvement activity including audit and research as appropriate.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS Trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We welcome the rich diversity that exists within our communities and workforce and are building a workforce that can help us to realise our values, improve quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We are passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
225-DIV1-7257319-A
Job locations
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
1 a) In conjunction with the ICM Clinical Lead, ICCU Matron, ICM Consultants and other colleagues, contribute to the provision of a 24/7 consultant led service in Intensive Care Medicine as part of the Critical Care Services Directorate according to those agreed in the Job Plan.
1 b) In conjunction with Consultant colleagues participate in the provision of an out of hours (on-call) consultant Intensive Care Medicine service for the Directorate and Trust. This includes being on-call for immediate return to NXH, telephone advice and major incidents.
2. To provide cover for Consultant and other colleagues in respect of periods for annual, study and professional and other leave.
3. To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable.
4. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
5. To develop & maintain such special skills, competencies and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development in Intensive Care Medicine as agreed at job planning & appraisal (Personal Development Plan). In conjunction with Consultant and other colleagues, to take part in Quality Improvement activity including audit and research as appropriate.
General
6. To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate medical education and clinical technologists.
7. To provide specialist advice and skills training to colleagues from other disciplines as required for the optimum delivery of patient care.
8. To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate, where appropriate, in clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
9. To develop and maintain good communications with General Medical (and Dental) Practitioners and appropriate outside agencies.
10. To ensure ones own practice is up-to-date, including taking responsibility for own Continuing Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance Review.
11. To maintain registration with and the professional standards and obligations set out by the General Medical Council.
12. To participate in an annual Appraisal and Job Plan review.
Job responsibilities
1 a) In conjunction with the ICM Clinical Lead, ICCU Matron, ICM Consultants and other colleagues, contribute to the provision of a 24/7 consultant led service in Intensive Care Medicine as part of the Critical Care Services Directorate according to those agreed in the Job Plan.
1 b) In conjunction with Consultant colleagues participate in the provision of an out of hours (on-call) consultant Intensive Care Medicine service for the Directorate and Trust. This includes being on-call for immediate return to NXH, telephone advice and major incidents.
2. To provide cover for Consultant and other colleagues in respect of periods for annual, study and professional and other leave.
3. To deputise for absent colleagues (such as for sickness leave), as far as is practicable.
4. To ensure that there are adequate arrangements for hospital staff involved in the care of your patients to be able to contact you when necessary.
5. To develop & maintain such special skills, competencies and interests appropriate to the agreed overall development in Intensive Care Medicine as agreed at job planning & appraisal (Personal Development Plan). In conjunction with Consultant and other colleagues, to take part in Quality Improvement activity including audit and research as appropriate.
General
6. To support and provide teaching and training of junior medical staff, post graduate medical education and clinical technologists.
7. To provide specialist advice and skills training to colleagues from other disciplines as required for the optimum delivery of patient care.
8. To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with medical colleagues in other specialties and participate, where appropriate, in clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities.
9. To develop and maintain good communications with General Medical (and Dental) Practitioners and appropriate outside agencies.
10. To ensure ones own practice is up-to-date, including taking responsibility for own Continuing Professional Development and participating in the Trusts Performance Review.
11. To maintain registration with and the professional standards and obligations set out by the General Medical Council.
12. To participate in an annual Appraisal and Job Plan review.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Experience
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
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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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Sponsorship
Applications 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Address
New Cross Hospital
Wolverhampton
WV10 0QP
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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