Consultant Critical Care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Hold a medical degree registered with the GMC
• Hold a license to practice with the GMC
• Entry on Specialist Register recognised for the award of CCT in ICM, (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) – CESR or European Community Rights (within 6 months of completing a training programme recognised for the award of CCT or equivalent)
• FFICM Accreditation

Desirable

• MD or equivalent Higher Degree
• Post CCT fellowship
• FICE/FUSIC accreditation
• Instructor in life support course

Mentoring, teaching & research

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees
• Ability to teach clinical skills
• Experience of undertaking audits and presenting their findings
• Experience of supervision of postgraduate trainees
• Ability to critically review research
• Commitment to continuing professional development and further post-graduate educations

Desirable

• Publications in peer review journals

Leadership and Teamwork

Essential

• Is able and willing to take on a leadership role
• Capable of building trust and confidence
• Strategic thinker, enquiring, critical approach to work
• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities to local, regional, or national levels
• Works effectively with others towards shared goals, welcoming diverse perspectives
• Co-operates with colleagues from all disciplines
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Willingness to work with consultant colleagues and management to maintain and develop comprehensive services
• Clinical Training and experience and ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• Familiarity with issues of service organisation and development

Clinical practice/competence

Essential

• Demonstrates a sound knowledge of clinical governance practice
• Sound clinical judgement
• Knowledge of good medical practice and the General Medical Council requirements
• Is able to work effectively in spite of pressures
• Works diligently and efficiently to deliver high quality services
• Is positive and well-motivated

Work Ethic

Essential

• Takes responsibility for delivering results
• Adheres to high ethical standards
• Personal Time Management skills
• Contributes to improving patient's experience
• Involves patients in decisions about their care

Patient experience

Essential

• Ability to work in partnership to deliver a patient centered service
• Demonstrate an understanding and willingness to embrace user involvement
• Understands the wider organisation and understands and values the need for efficient use of resources
• Willing to reside within a distance of 30 minutes or 10 miles by road from their principal place of work, unless agreed otherwise

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Flexible approach to work hours and duties
• Excellent communication skills with service uses and colleagues