Job summaryThis is an exciting time to join the MSE group, MSE is formed of 3 hospitals under one Trust board. Basildon Hospital, Broomfield Hospital and Southend Hospital. Adult critical care at Mid & South Essex is a vibrant community of 5 units on three geographical sites each with a distinct profile but a shared culture, brought together in an autonomous directorate which manages the equivalent of 46 level 3 beds (flexible mix of level 3 and level 2) across the group with over 2500 admissions a year. This opportunity is at our Broomfield Hospital site.
Main duties of the jobYou will work under the direction of the duty Critical Care Consultant to deliver care to patients referred and admitted to the Critical Care unit, participating in the morning safety huddle and handover, Consultant ward rounds, review of critical care patients at the request of the bedside nurse, nurse in charge or consultant and ward work as directed by the Consultant management plan, including but not limited to the ordering of investigations, chasing of results, practical procedures and usual administration tasks (making referrals, telephoning other specialty teams and written communications including discharge summaries and transfer letters. Your role will involve the review of patients referred to critical care (at the direction of the consultant) and presentation of cases to the consultant and the initial stabilization and management of patients referred to and admitted to critical care including, but not limited to the emergency intubation of the patient, tracheostomy management, insertion of intercostal drains, central venous and arterial cannulation, initial configuration of invasive ventilation and troubleshooting, prescription and delivery of vasoactive medications and intravenous fluids.
About usOur ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Job responsibilitiesAre you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.We look forward to your application.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- MBBS or Equivalent
- Full GMC registration
- ALS Accreditation
Desirable- Valid post grad Qualifications
Knowledge and ExperienceEssential- Demonstrable adult Critical Care Experience
DesirableThis 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.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. 
