Speciality: Intensive Care Medicine
The training experience gained in ICM in the East of Scotland programme is based mainly in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, with attachments to other major Scottish Teaching Hospitals. The programme is flexible to accommodate the needs and interests of the successful candidate(s) resulting in the required experience to obtain a CCT in ICM.
The Intensive Care Unit in Ninewells provides wide clinical experience in all aspects of general intensive care along with limited exposure to selected paediatric cases. The case mix of patients includes medical, surgical & trauma including those with traumatic brain injury. This reflects the breadth of clinical activity in Ninewells Hospital, providing all specialties on one site with the exception of cardiothoracic surgery. This post provides the opportunity to become proficient in all aspects of care of the critically ill including invasive monitoring, renal replacement therapy, ECHO and a variety of ventilatory support modes.
Academic links with the University of Dundee provide scope for research projects.
Subspecialty interests and requirements of the trainee not provided in Tayside will be accommodated out with the Deanery by agreed placement in GMC approved centres.
The East of Scotland Deanery involves Tayside, which is a beautiful area to live and work within. It has varied geography and offers diverse interests for individuals and families, from a thriving city life in Dundee to outdoor activities in Angus, Perthshire and North Fife. It has good road and rail networks to the other areas of Scotland. The quality of life in Tayside is excellent with easy access to beautiful countryside for sport and leisure as well as world-renowned facilities for golf.
Training within the Deanery is trainee focused with attention to individual trainee needs and aspirations.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, Perth Royal Infirmary, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh
East of Scotland – Placements in Dundee:
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, University of Dundee, Division of Medicine and Therapeutics, Perth Royal Infirmary, Golden Jubilee Hospital, Glasgow, Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh
| Programme Type | Deanery based or National: Deanery |
| Administration office | West of Scotland |
| Lead Dean / Director | Professor Adam Hill |
| Responsible Associate Postgraduate Dean or Assistant Director (GP) | Dr Russell Duncan |
| Specialty or Sub-specialty | Specialty or Sub-specialty: Specialty |
| Date of GMC recent approval | September 2017 |
| Associated Royal College - Faculty |
Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (web site) |
| Curriculum and Associated Assessment System | http://www.gmc-uk.org/education/intensive_care_medicine.asp |
| Programme Administrator: |
Named Programme Administrator:
Alan Summers, Training Programme Administrator
Address: NHS Education for Scotland 2 Central Quay, 89 Hydepark Street GLASGOW G3 8BW Tel: 0141 223 1424 Email: alan.summers@nhs.scot |
| Programme Director |
Programme Director Name: Dr Judith Joss Address: Dr Judith Joss Consultant Department of Anaesthesia Ninewells Hospital Dundee DD1 9SY Tel: Email: Judith.Joss@nhs.scot |
| Quality of Training | Quality Management |