Consultant in general intensive care (GICU)

University Hospital Southampton ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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Online applicants are invited to apply for the post as an Consultant in Intensive care and Anaesthetics. University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is a highly progressive Trust which the tertiary referral and teaching centre for a large area of the south of England and the Channel Islands. ABOUT THE TEAM The Department of Critical Care, Theatres and Anaesthetics is a large department within the Trust, and covers a very wide range of work. We are concerned for the well being of our Consultants and attention is paid to work life balance in the detailed construction of job plans. We are passionate about patient care and believe that is best achieved by well supported staff. In the aftermath of SARS-Covid 19 there is an unknown need for GICU provision. Thus the successful candidate will require resilience and flexibility at first. However they will be joining a cohesive team who all are working together to deliver high quality care for patients in these difficult and uncertain times. WHAT YOU'LL DO The Trust has over 1100 beds for inpatient services, along with over 40 operating theatres and four intensive care units. It has extensive research facilities including the Welcome Clinical Research and a Biomedical Research Unit. It currently employs 127 Consultant Anaesthetist or Intensivist staff. It provides every type of tertiary centre care, with the exception of organ transplantation. It is the Major Trauma Centre for the region. UHS is the largest centre for Intensive Care on the South Coast and has a regional responsibility for delivery of specialist care, education and research. The Unit received a rating of Outstanding in the CQC inspections in 2016 and continues to deliver very high quality ICNARC data. The General ICU currently has 28 beds and provides for medical and surgical level 3 patients divided between 2 adjacent areas. In addition there is a 10 bed peri-operative level 2 unit currently looked after by the GICU Consultant team. A large ICU extension will open in the autumn of 2020 which will allow the expansion of GICU to 31 beds, but more importantly will greatly enhance the quality of the physical space devoted to General ICU. This is therefore an exceptionally exciting time for the Unit as it moves into new accommodation. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Applicants should have CCT and be on the GMC Specialist Register. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their competence to communicate in spoken and written English.These posts are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service determined by the UHS NHS FT Board. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU As one of the largest acute teaching Trust's in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability. As a Trust, we support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. You'll have an opportunity to discuss this at interview. Our LiveWell and inspire programme offers opportunities, support and advice, including smoking cessation services, exercise and activity classes, and support for mental health UHS employees are able to access a huge range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata) on appointment, can access on-site nursery facilities (subject to availability), and we offer a generous pension scheme. ABOUT OUR TRUST AND SOUTHAMPTON UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and only an hour on the train from central London. The New Forest National Park and the beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than those in London, 13 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted and 13 nearby green spaces to enjoy. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Interviews will be held on TBC Job Ref: 188-MT0288-MEDICAL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY If you're interested in applying for this role, we'd encourage you to get in touch using the contact information at the bottom of this advert with any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal visit. Alternatively, if you're ready to apply, please follow the link below to complete an application. For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Sanjay Gupta ; GICU Clinical Lead : Sanjay.gupta@uhs.nhs.uk Dr Ben Skinner : Care Group Leadership group Benjamin.skinner@uhs.nhs.uk 023 8120 8707 (Sue Denton PA to CGL team) 023 8120 6135 (Admin office Anaesthetics) Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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