Job summaryApplications are invited for Intensive Care Registrars at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. These posts are for six months to one year, with potential extension depending on the needs of the applicant and the department.
The applicant must be airway trained with RCOA IAC documentation or equivalent. There will be a regular opportunity for delivery of teaching.
For any suitable overseas candidates there is an option for an extended contract for Visa purposes.
Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be responsible for the daily review and management of critically ill adult patients in the critical care department. The candidate will be based on the Intensive Care Unit, but will also be responsible for reviewing and managing critically ill patients throughout the hospital, primarily on the wards and in the emergency department.
Under the supervision of the Intensive Care Consultants, you will assist in the assessment, admission, day-to-day management, investigation, practical procedures and final discharge of patients. The ITU registrars will be expected to work at the level of a Specialty Registrar, with increased responsibility for assessment and management of unwell patients in the ITU and hospital, and for the supervision of more junior trainees. They will be supported in this by the consultant body.
About usThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Job responsibilitiesPlease see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and responsibilities.
Person SpecificationEssential- MBBS or Equivalent
- Active registration and licence to practice with the GMC at the time of appointment
- Minimum of 18 months post-graduate medical experience in critical care and/or related specialities
- 6 months ITU experience in the UK
- Airway skills
- Advanced Life Support
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Teaching Skills
- Experience of audit and quality improvement
- Good communication, organisational and leadership skills
- Ability to work in a Team
Desirable- Post-graduate qualification in critical care
- Formal training / experience in Critical Care
- Research and publications
- Strong motivation to maintain, improve and adjust service provision to changing needs
Disclosure 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
