Directorate: Acute - Planned Care Services
Location: Altnagelvin Hospital
Contract and Hours: Permanent and Full-time (10PA's)
Job Summary:
The Trust is seeking to recruit aConsultant Intensivist. This vacancy is a dual accreditation post consisting of ICU and another specialty. The successful candidate will be based in Altnagelvin Hospital. They will be expected to provide one day in Intensive Care and one day subspecialty cover (to be agreed following successful interview). There is an on call commitment covering ICU only.
The third clinical day will be split between Omagh and SWAH, to be negotiated after successful interview. This will either be covering ICU or subspecialty. Travel will be paid at the agreed rate form base hospital to and from work on a daily basis.
General Duties
The appointee will work as part of a team with a strong multidisciplinary emphasis. The importance of teamwork and good interpersonal / communication skills are emphasised as essential aspects of the post.
Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible.
At all times demonstrate practice the HSC values of Working Together, Excellence, Openness & Honesty and Compassion
Develop and maintain good communication with all levels of management and build partnerships with the wider HPSS, NHS and external organisations in the promotion of the Trust.
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations.
Participate in grievance and disciplinary processes as required.
Promote equality of opportunity through his/her own actions and ensure this policy is adhered to by staff within your area of responsibility.
At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner
Carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner which assures patient and client safety
General Management Responsibilities
Ensure the appropriate governance and risk management arrangements are in place for the services you are responsible for and take appropriate action to identify and manage risk and
to maintain safety of users, staff and others in accordance with relevant regulations, policies and procedures;
It is essential to ensure that the highest standards of infection prevention and control are maintained to ensure patient and client safety and maintain confidence in the Trust. As a Manager, you must ensure that you implement all instructions/ policy in this area and that all staff are made aware of and fully comply with these;
Where the post-holder has responsibility for managing a budget, ensure that services are managed and developed both in accordance with agreed and funded priorities as set out on a yearly basis and in accordance with Standing Financial Instructions, particularly ensuring your compliance with payroll documentation procedures and timescales;
Ensure the necessary arrangements are in place in regard to the ‘Knowledge and Skills Framework’ outlines, where this applies, for the posts for which you have management responsibility and ensure that each member of staff has an annual development and performance review, a personal development plan and that arrangements are in place to ensure that staff have maximum opportunity to progress through gateways in their pay bands and to contribute effectively towards our objectives;
Promote a culture of continuous service improvement amongst your staff, encouraging their participation and that of service users in reviewing and modernising current services and in service development;
Make sure you are trained and competent in the relevant policies and procedures which apply to the management of staff and other resources and abide by these policies; seeking advice as necessary from senior management or specialist staff as necessary;
Communicate effectively with staff and maintain productive working relationships amongst your staff and with others;
Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to staff in order to ensure optimum and effective service delivery and decision-making, whilst retaining overall accountability and responsibility for outcomes;
Promote a culture of learning and development and facilitate arrangements for and participate in training and development of staff as agreed for the performance of their duties. Where training is in accordance with relevant standards make sure you have the relevant competences in order to carry out this responsibility;
Promote equality of opportunity for all by personal action, both in the management of your staff and in the provision of care to service users in accordance with the Trust’s Equality of Opportunity Policy and Equality Scheme;
Take responsibility for ensuring appropriate standards of environmental cleanliness and for encouraging staff to maintain standards in their work area. Have an awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action, for example to ensure the efficient use of energy and other resources, recycling etc.;
Make sure that staff are aware of Trust policies regarding the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, the Freedom of Information Act 2000, the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and Records Management and that they must not disclose, withhold, retain or dispose of any information unless legally authorised.
A waiting list may be established for the next 12 months should another similar post arise.
For more details view the full job description in the Additional Information section below.
