Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

NHS; Kettering; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospital in the UK seeks a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Medicine. This role includes managing a complex case mix in ITU/HDU and conducting theatre sessions across various specialities. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience. The position offers excellent facilities and professional development opportunities, with a competitive salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year.

Qualifications

• Full registration with GMC or eligible to apply.
• All-around experience of general and regional anaesthesia.
• Specialist interest to complement existing department skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in ITU/HDU setting.
• Manage ITU and on-call duties with specific shift patterns.
• Conduct approximately 6 theatre sessions per week.

Skills

General anaesthesia

Regional anaesthesia

Obstetrics

Paediatrics

Clinical audit participation

Postgraduate teaching

Education

FRCA or equivalent

FFICM/EDIC

CCT or CESR in Intensive care medicine

CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia

Current certification in ALS

Job description

We are seeking a substantive Consultant in Anaethesia and Intensive Medicine to join our modern ITU/HDU at Kettering General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality care across a wide and complex case mix, within a supportive and forward-looking team. With excellent facilities, strong links across medical and surgical specialties, and a commitment to innovation, education, and patient‑centred care, this role offers both professional growth and the chance to shape the future of a developing service.

Main duties of the job: There is a 10‑week rolling job plan associated with this post. ITU and on‑call duties are delivered during the first five weeks with a shift pattern consisting of 12.5‑ and 8‑hour days, and night shifts where DCC is from 8pm to 11pm with on‑call from home thereafter.

For consultants with subspecialty in Anaesthetics their job plan includes approximately 3 weeks of an average of 6 theatre sessions per week, which include various specialities including general surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, ENT, maxillo‑facial surgery, urology, plastic surgery.

The appointee is expected to offer some flexibility in these sessions, although the theatre rota will generally be produced up to 4 weeks in advance, and it is normal practice to allocate appointees regular lists to allow for the development of team building, specific skill sets relating to areas of interest and ongoing working relationships.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Job location

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

For the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification: Education, Training & Qualifications – Essential

• Full registration with GMC, or eligible to apply.
• FRCA or equivalent.
• FFICM/EDIC.
• CCT or CESR in Intensive care medicine (or within 6 months of interview).
• CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of interview).
• All‑round experience of general and regional anaesthesia, obstetrics and paediatrics.
• Current certification in ALS.

Teaching/Audit/Service Improvement – Essential

• Effective participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects.
• Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level.

Academic achievements and Research – Essential

• Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department e.g. FICE (or similar), teaching qualifications, management training.
• Publications in recognised journals / presentations at national or international conferences.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Employer's website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us

Job details

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 264-7507358-SUR

Date posted: 24 October 2025