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Resident Doctor Critical Care (Nights Only)

Resident Doctor Critical Care (Nights Only)

locationBirmingham B15 2FQ, UK
remoteOnsite
PublishedPublished: Published 3 months ago
£76,000 - £79,000 per year
Healthcare | Medicine | Critical Care
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Private Healthcare
Resident Doctor - Critical Care (ITU/HDU, Nights Only)
Location: Birmingham, The Harborne Hospital, (Private Patients)
Contract Type: Part-time, Permanent
Shifts: 1 x 12-hour shift per week (Weekdays, 20:00 - 08:00)
Salary: £76,000 - £79,000 (dependent on experience and training)

We are seeking experienced Resident Doctors with a specialist interest in Adult Critical Care, ITU/HDU to join our team on a part-time, nights-only basis. This role is ideally suited to clinicians looking to commit long-term to a consistent single weekly night shift within a high-quality private healthcare setting.

The Critical Care Unit at The Harborne Hospital provides both ITU and HDU care within modern, single-occupancy rooms. We are proud to have been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting our strong commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, and high standards of care.

What You'll Do:

You will join a small team, typically managing low patient occupancy, ensuring each individual receives exceptional, responsive, and safe care.
In this role, you will:
  • Monitor, assess, stabilise, and manage patients, including ventilatory support.
  • Oversee patient predominantly HDU, following complex surgery across a range of specialties, including gynaecology, cardiac, neurology, oncology, and renal/liver patients, many requiring short-term stay. (On occasion Level 3 ITU Patients will be present)
  • Perform a range of advancedprocedures including central venous access, endotracheal intubation, and the independent management of complex airways
  • Maintain accurate, detailed patient records, including clerking admissions and facilitating safe and efficient discharges
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring clear, concise, and effective handovers of care
  • Act as the airway specialist for the hospital-wide Resuscitation) team, providing expert support during emergency situations
During night shifts, you will be supported by a specialist Registered Nurse, with access to an on-call Consultant for guidance and escalation. A dedicated rest facility is available allowing for appropriate downtime when clinically safe.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What You'll Bring
  • Full GMC registration with a licence to practise in the UK
  • ST4+ level training in Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia, or a related Critical Care specialty
  • Post Grad qualification ( Royal College Exam )
  • Demonstrable experience working within a Level 3 Adult Critical Care Unit
  • Ability and commitment to a nights-only working pattern on a long-term basis
Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Resident Doctor Critical Care you'll be eligible for:
  • For 40 hours full time contracts, 264 hours holiday each year (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you. This is pro-rata for part time contracts.
  • Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
  • Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
  • Group Life Assurance from day one
  • Critical illness cover
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
  • Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
  • Discounts with over 800 major retailers
  • Access to wellbeing support tools, through our thrive 365 channels, onsite mental health first aiders, and free counselling up to 6 sessions per annum
  • Paid Indemnity
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Salary range

  • £76,000 - £79,000 per year

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