Job summary
Our Values
Our STAR values are at the heart of everything we do. You can expect to see them in the way we act and the way we treat each other. Our values make us who we are. We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service We will put our patients first
Teamwork We will work together
Ambition We will aspire to provide the best service
Respect We will act with integrity
Main duties of the job
In-hours duties
You will be part of the multi-disciplinary team providing care, support and rehabilitation of the critically ill patients admitted to the Critical Care Unit. This involves daily review of all patients followed by a consultant led ward round. You will be part of the medical emergency team (MET) responding to emergencies around the hospital. You will take referrals from the Emergency Department and around the hospital and review patients with the support of the nurse-led Outreach team. You will be responsible for the admission and management of patients admitted to the Critical Care Unit, with support from the consultant.
Out-of-hours duties
You will participate in the full shift rota whilst in Critical Care. You will receive additional payments for your out-of-hours and additional night on-call hours.
About us
The Great Western Hospital opened in 2002 following a move from the Princess Margaret Hospital elsewhere in Swindon. The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides acute hospital services (at the Great Western Hospital) and some community health services. As a Trust, we place high importance on staff wellbeing; you will be offered a wide variety of support to help you maintain your wellbeing and to help colleagues maintain theirs. The Trust's Health and Wellbeing team has won a National Award during 2020 for the work they have done locally.
At the Great Western Hospital we have all of the facilities you would expect to find in a busy general hospital including an Emergency Department, delivery suite, a full range of diagnostics tests such as X-ray, MRI and CT scans, outpatient clinics and 21 inpatient wards. We provide these services in a very modern environment ensuring patient have privacy and dignity throughout their care.
Our priority for our patients, whether cared for in hospital or in the community is to provide safe, high quality health services and we have an impressive track record on issues such as patient safety and infection control.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This busy Trust employs a staff of 3,300 and care for a population of over 300,000 people. Services provided include a wide range of specialities including general and emergency medicine, obstetrics and paediatrics with many surgical disciplines.
The unit operates as a combined ICU/HDU with 12 beds. All 12 beds are in individual side-rooms and are equipped to enable ICU care in each. The unit is equipped to a high standard including modern multifunctional monitoring and state of the art ventilators. All patient rooms have natural light.
The unit undertakes many procedures specific to Critical Care such as mechanical ventilation, percutaneous tracheostomy, cardiac output monitoring, non-invasive ventilation and haemofiltration. An integrated critical care information system (CIS) has recently been installed on the unit allowing for a paperless environment.
The unit maintains an information database and is enrolled in the Intensive Care National Audit and Research Council (ICNARC) case mix programme.
There is a Matron-led Outreach Team. An ALERT course, which has been running for several years, has now been replaced by a local course called REACT. NEWS 2 and an eObs system has been introduced to identify sick patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC
- Has achieved MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Advanced Life Support course or equivalent (current)
Desirable
- Post-graduate qualification with appropriate college (e.g. MRCP; FRCA)
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Sound knowledge of basic clinical sciences and the ability to applying knowledge to clinical practice
- Able to prioritise clinical need and manage time effectively
- Aware of own limitations and know when to consult senior colleagues
- Understand the importance of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
- Minimum 6 months experience working in critical care in UK
Desirable
- Proficient use of ultrasound
- FICE / POCUS accreditation
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with patients, carers, GPs, Nurses and other agencies
- Able to cope in stressful situations
Experience
Essential
- Previous appropriate clinical exposure
Other requirements
Essential
- Understands the need for and appreciates the role of audit and clinical governance in clinical practice
- Understands the principles of patient confidentiality and data protection
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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 .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital
Swindon
SN3 6BB