Specialty Doctor in Critical care and Anaesthesia

Specialty Doctor in Critical care and Anaesthesia Overview

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor in Critical Care and Anaesthesia to join our dedicated team at Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This role involves providing senior resident on-call coverage for critical care, participating in a 1 in 8 rota, and managing critically ill patients in our ICU.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior resident on-call coverage for critical care on a 1 in 8 rota.
• Assess and manage patients in critical care units and associated areas at the level of ST4 equivalent or above.
• Deliver independent immediate care to critically ill patients, including airway management, stabilization, and transfer.
• Supervise junior residents in the ICU and report to the on-call consultant.
• Administer anaesthesia for ASA 1-3 patients independently during non-on-call weeks.
• Participate in teaching, training, and educational activities related to ICU.
• Contribute to mortality and morbidity meetings and other governance activities.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full registration with the GMC and a valid license to practice in Intensive Care Medicine.
• A minimum of 4 years of postgraduate training experience, including at least 2 years in intensive care medicine and 2 years in anaesthesia.
• Hold ALS/ACLS or equivalent certification.
• Possess Primary FRCA/EDAIC/MRCP or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience in assessment, stabilization, and transfer of critically ill patients.
• Demonstrated ability to perform procedures in ICU and anaesthesia at ST4 level or above.
• Strong clinical knowledge and decision-making skills.
• Ability to adapt to various clinical settings and effectively supervise junior residents.
• Excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English.

Benefits

• Salary range of £63,696 to £102,689 per annum.
• Fixed-term contract with full-time working hours.
• Opportunity to work in a modern facility designed for optimal patient and staff experience.
• Access to excellent teaching and training facilities.

We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as we may close the application process once we receive sufficient applications. For further information or inquiries, please contact the Clinical Lead, Dhinesh Sundaran, at [email protected] or call 01536492746.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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