Consultant In Intensive Care Medicine: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Following a £5 million investment, the Intensive Care Unit has undergone a significant refurbishment and expansion and now provides 14 modern bed spaces, including two side rooms. The unit is currently funded to a dependency of 08, comprising Level 2 and Level 3 critical care, with beds used flexibly according to patient need.

The refurbished unit provides an excellent environment in which to deliver and develop critical care services. Medical equipment includes integrated patient monitoring and ventilator technology alongside electronic patient records and prescribing systems, with bedside ultrasound and modern renal replacement therapies available to support the management of acutely unwell patients. There is significant opportunity to continue developing the service, including enhanced care pathways and new ways of delivering care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking department, providing high-quality critical care to a broad range of patients and working closely with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applications from candidates with or without a background in Anaesthesia. Our priority is to appoint an excellent intensivist who will complement our existing team, and the role can be shaped to reflect the successful candidate’s skills, experience and areas of specialist interest.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of the Intensive Care service, including clinical care, outreach, governance, teaching, quality improvement and service development. There will also be opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and develop areas of special interest.

For candidates who are also suitably qualified in Anaesthesia and wish to maintain anaesthetic practice, there is scope for this to be incorporated into the role. However, Anaesthesia is not an essential requirement for appointment.

The department places a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working, education and training, clinical governance and continuous improvement. Consultants are actively encouraged to contribute to teaching, audit and the ongoing development of the service.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, enthusiastic and keen to play an active role in developing Critical Care services for our patients. Whether your background is solely in Intensive Care Medicine or dual practice with Anaesthesia, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Eligibility

Essential

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
• Life Support Qualifications – ALS
• FFICM
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
• GMC Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine / anaesthesia OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.(remove if locum consultant post)

Desirable

• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
• Post CCT Fellowship
• Training Qualification
• FRCA or equivalent higher qualification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Evidence of independent clinical practice
• Up to date and relevant clinical knowledge in the specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
• Experienced in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• 1 year NHS experience

Desirable

• Interest in an area complimentary to existing consultants

Management & Administrative Experience

Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance

Desirable

• Attended a management/leadership course for consultants
• Evidence of academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

Teaching Experience

Essential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
• Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills

Desirable

• Specific teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit / Research Experience

Essential

• Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
• Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice

Language and Communication Skills

Essential

• Experience of formal presentations
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties

Desirable

• 360 degree feedback
• Patient survery feedback and reflections

Closing Date: 22 November 2026