Consultant in Intensive Care

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 84,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Consultant in Intensive Care to join their growing department. The role involves leading the care of critically unwell patients, formulating management plans, and providing supervision and training to medical staff. Candidates must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be on the specialist register for intensive care medicine or within 6 months of CCT. The position offers flexibility, career progression, and a competitive benefits package including annual leave and protected hours for wellbeing activities.

Benefits

Competitive package

Annual leave

Flexible working

Protected hours for health activities

Qualifications

• GMC registration and valid license to practice.
• On the specialist register for intensive care medicine or within 6 months of CCT at interview time.

Responsibilities

• Lead care of critically unwell patients in the ICU.
• Formulate management plans and update relatives.
• Decide on appropriateness of intensive care admissions.
• Manage airway for all adult patients outside the OR.
• Supervise and train trainee doctors and fellows.
• Contribute to running of the ICU for quality of care.

Skills

Intensive care medicine

Patient assessment

Airway management

Supervision and training

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

Specialist register for intensive care medicine

Job description

This is an exciting time for a consultant in intensive care to join a growing department in a hospital into which emergency services are being centralised.

The post holder will complement and develop existing services through the provision of specialist knowledge & expertise in intensive care medicine. The post holder is therefore required to have full registration with the General Medical Council & a valid licence to practice and be on the specialist register for intensive care medicine or be within 6 months of CCT or equivalent at the time of interview.

• Leading the care of critically unwell patients in the intensive care unit
• Formulating management plans, updating relatives, performing and supervising practical procedures
• Assessment of patients referred to the intensive care unit from the ward, ED or operating theatre and decision making regarding appropriateness of intensive care admission
• Airway management of all adult patients in the hospital outside the operating theatre
• Supervision and training of trainee doctors, clinical fellows and specialty doctors
• Contribution to the running and management of the intensive care unit so that the highest possible quality of care is delivered to our patients

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate, and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we offer a role with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for career progression. Our benefits include a competitive package, annual leave, flexible working, and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

Learn more in our Candidate Information Pack. The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust provides services to over one million people across Greater Manchester, caring for patients in hospital and community settings. We value diversity and are committed to inclusive, accessible care. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds. We also offer guaranteed interviews for armed forces members and disabled applicants who meet the role requirements.

If you need reasonable adjustments for the application process, contact [email protected]

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received or if an internal redeployee is identified. For fixed-term roles, NHS staff may be considered for secondments. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies.