Job summary We are seeking enthusiastic colleagues to join our Consultant team in the provision of anaesthetic and critical care.You will possess a certificate of completion of training (CCT) or a certificate of eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or equivalent in the specialty of Anaesthesia.
You will have significant experience of adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia and intensive care, including heart and lung transplantation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Training in echocardiography is essential.For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact the department secretaries on 01223 638180 / 01223 638185 (anaesthesia and intensive care).
Main duties of the job *Shared responsibility with other colleagues for critical care service provision and cardiothoracic anaesthesia.
*Participation in the critical care, cardiothoracic anaesthesia and ECMO on-call duties, up to 1:6, with prospective cover.
*Teaching, training and clinical supervision of trainees and other health professionals.
*Participation in the research, audit and quality improvement activities of the hospital.
*Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients and compliance with clinical governance initiatives.
About us Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge.
We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979.
It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.
Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future.
Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today.
The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions.
Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.
The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.
For a street view tour: Job description Job responsibilities On this page you will find a Role Profile which provides information about the hospital and full details about the role.
We recommend that you review this and refer to it as you complete your application.
Please include how you will meet the Trust Values Compassion, Excellence and Collaboration.
If you would like more information about the role or working at Royal Papworth Hospital, please get in touch with the contact for this role.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential *Registration with licence to practice on the GMC *FRCA or equivalent qualification in anaesthesia *CCT or equivalent in anaesthesia *Registered or Expected entry on the Specialist Register Desirable *FFICM or equivalent qualification in intensive care medicine (ICM) *Qualification in another specialty ( MRCP) *Higher Degree ( MSc, MD, PhD) Experience Essential *Training equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in Anaesthesia *Training in ICM *Training in cardiothoracic anaesthesia *12 months experience in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia / ICM *Full accreditation in transoesophageal echocardiography (UK, Europe or USA exam) *Experience in the transfer of the critically ill patient Desirable *Formal fellowship in adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia / ICM *Experience in the management of patients with ARDS/ALI *Experience in the management of patients on ECMO *Experience of management of patients with heart failure, heart and lung transplantation and mechanical heart support devices.
Additional Criteria Essential Please provide evidence of your commitment to uphold the Trust's values: Compassion, Excellence, Collaboration Please refer to the attached Job Description for full Person Specification