Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia to join its expanding team in a modern 16-bed ICU with expansion plans. The role balances Intensive Care and Theatres, with opportunities to develop specialist interests and contribute to teaching, research and service development.

The post involves daytime ICU cover, ward rounds, supervising trainees, and providing anaesthesia across specialties, plus participation in on-call

Qualifications

• GMC registration or eligibility to apply.
• FRCA or equivalent certification.
• FFICM/EDIC qualification.
• CCT/CESR in Intensive Care Medicine (or within 6 months of interview).
• CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of interview).
• All-round general and regional anaesthesia experience.
• ALS certification in good standing.
• Higher/academic qualification preferred.
• Membership of ICS/FICM or equivalent.
• Instructors for Advanced Life Support courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide daytime consultant cover in Intensive Care, lead ward rounds.
• Supervise resident doctors and support management of complex cases.
• Undertake general anaesthesia across a broad range of specialties.
• Participate in the 1:10 ICU on-call rota with outreach support.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, governance and audit.
• Support critical care and peri-operative service development and digital transformation.

Skills

Multidisciplinary leadership

Critical care expertise

Anaesthesia expertise

Teaching & training

Research & quality improvement

Audit & governance

Education

GMC registration or eligibility

FRCA

FFICM/EDIC

CCT/CESR in Intensive Care Medicine

CCT/CESR in Anaesthesia

ALS certification

ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ATACC

FICM membership

Academic qualification

Job description

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia

The closing date is 16 November 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia to join the expanding team at Kettering General Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern 16-bed Intensive Care Unit, with planned expansion to 20 beds, alongside a broad and varied anaesthetic service. The successful candidate will provide consultant-led critical care and anaesthesia, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, safe and compassionate care across the hospital. The role offers an attractive balance between Intensive Care and Theatres, with opportunities to develop specialist interests and contribute to teaching, research, quality improvement and service development.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will provide daytime consultant cover within Intensive Care, including leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, supervising resident doctors and supporting the management of complex critically ill patients. They will also undertake general anaesthesia across a broad range of surgical specialties and participate in the 1:10 Intensive Care on-call rota, supported by resident ICU doctors and established outreach services. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement, as well as supporting the continued development of the critical care and peri-operative services. This is an excellent opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of the service as UHN progresses with critical care expansion, digital transformation and the HIP2 new hospital development.

About us

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital in a collaborative Group Model, providing opportunities to work across a progressive and developing organisation. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and clinically excellent care while creating an environment where our people can thrive, develop and make a difference.

Our Dedicated to Excellence values are at the heart of everything we do:

Compassion | Respect | Integrity | Courageous | Accountable

We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, with excellent opportunities for teaching, research, professional development and service innovation. Joining UHN means becoming part of a forward-looking organisation with strong academic links, including our partnership with the University of Leicester, and an exciting future ahead as we develop our services and prepare for the HIP2 new hospital build.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education, Training & Qualifications

• 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
• Higher/academic qualification
• Current certification in any of the following (or equivalent): ATLS. APLS. EPLS. ATACC
• Instructor in one or more Advanced Life Support courses
• Membership of theICS/ FICM

Teaching/Audit/Service Improvement

• 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

• 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.

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire