Clinical Research & Clinical Fellow (ST3+), Paediatric Intensive Care in London

Job Summary Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine: This post provides training in all aspects of Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine. The PICU at St Mary\’s Hospital is recognised for Year 1 of the two-year Grid programme in Paediatric Intensive Care. St Mary\’s PICU is a major referral centre for children with life-threatening medical conditions. The Department of Paediatrics has a strong clinical and research focus on Infectious Diseases. The unit is the Regional Referral Centre for HIV-infected children and receives referrals for complex infectious diseases, including those requiring intensive care. It is also one of London\’s four paediatric Major Trauma Centres and a designated HCID centre for both airborne and contact infections. St Mary\’s PICU works closely with GOSH through the Children\’s Acute Transport Service (CATS), providing an independent retrieval service for the North Thames region. CATS includes consultants and Fellows from St Mary\’s and offers training in retrieval medicine. Children are retrieved to PICUs at St Mary\’s, GOSH, the Royal Brompton, and the Royal London. The unit has 15 beds and admits around 500 children per year, with 80% retrieved by CATS. The PICU has an active research portfolio and current projects include trials in non-invasive respiratory support, bronchiolitis care, AI models for ventilation, sepsis endotyping, and point-of-care ultrasound. The unit is also a specialist centre for high-consequence infectious diseases.Main duties of the job Clinical Fellow in Paediatric Intensive Care MedicineThe Fellow will take part in the daily running of the PICU/HDU at St Mary\’s. They will be responsible for all aspects of intensive care, including airway and ventilation management, vascular access, and the ongoing care of new and existing PICU/HDU patients, while working under the supervision of a Consultant Intensivist. The Fellow will work closely with the multi-professional team and take a lead role in audits, morbidity and mortality meetings, and clinical projects. They will also contribute to the development and review of PICU/HDU protocols.Paediatric Intensive Care Clinical Research FellowOne of the three posts includes 40% protected research time. The Research Fellow will contribute to ongoing clinical studies and may lead projects in their area of interest. They will have opportunities to act as Associate PI for multicentre trials and will gain experience in study design, ethics applications, and basic data analysis. The postholder is expected to present abstracts at international conferences and prepare papers for peer-reviewed journals. There is an active PICU teaching programme including simulation and POCUS training. Fellows are expected to complete WPBAs such as Case-Based Discussions, aligned with the PICU Core Curriculum set by the ICTPICM.About Us At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You\\\’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career. Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Optional benefits include Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or onsite leisure facilities. We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.Job Description Job responsibilitiesGeneral ResponsibilitiesWhen working a long day or a night shift, Fellows are expected to focus on the management of the patients on the PICU. When working on an early shift, Fellows are expected to work with the long day team, when necessary. There are education weeks, where Fellows will be able to attend meetings, prepare presentations for PICU meetings, attend operating theatre lists and augment their training appropriate to their training needs which will be discussed with their educational supervisors.Regular MeetingsThere are other meetings which PICU trainees can attend in addition to these.Monday 1300 Paediatric Grand RoundTuesday 14.00 Paediatric ID Academic Ward RoundWednesday All day PICU teachingThursday 12.45-13.45 Major Trauma MeetingFriday 15.00-16.00 PICU Safety and morbidity meetingLast Wednesday Every month North Thames core curriculum training in PICM all day meetingsPerson Specification EssentialEducation/ qualifications: On GMC registered/ licensed Medical PractitionerMRCPCH or equivalentDesirableHigher degree such as MD, PhD, Masters degree in a relevant field.CommunicationGood spoken and written English is essentialMust have the required grade in an occupational English test if required for GMC registrationRelevant experience in specialty/Sub specialtyAt least 4 years of post-graduate medical training to include at least 2 years of training in paediatrics, critical care or anaesthesiaExperience must include at least 6 months of training in a critical care area, either adult, paediatric or neonatal intensive careDesirableExperience of paediatric intensive care medicine, paediatric anaesthesia and paediatric intensive care retrieval medicine.Clinical skillsPaediatric intravenous cannulationLumbar punctureBasic airway skills including bag valve mask ventilationDesirableAdvanced airway managementChest drain insertionCentral venous line insertionAcademic achievements including research/publicationsAn active interest in research and evidence-based medicine can be demonstratedDesirablePresentations of research at National MeetingsEvidence of relevant publications in peer reviewed journalsLanguageGood spoken and written English is essentialMust have the required grade in an occupational English test if required for GMC registrationAuditExperience and enthusiasm for clinical governance, quality improvement and risk management at a local level with evidence of projects completedDesirableEvidence of large scale, regional or national projects completed with findings presented.Team workCandidates must be able to demonstrate multidisciplinary team working and ability to maintain this in conditions of high stress.ProbityHonesty, integrity, appreciation of ethical dilemmas.Must be able to demonstrate and model the key Trust values of kind, collaborative, expert and aspirational.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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeAdditional informationDisclosure 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 .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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please seeEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressSt. Mary\\\’s HospitalLondonW2 1NYEmployer\\\’s website

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