Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia

Transformation Unit; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering seeks a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia to join a growing team in a modern 16-bed ICU with expansion to 20 beds. The role combines critical care leadership with anaesthesia across a broad surgical remit.

You will lead daytime ICU rounds, supervise trainees, participate in on-call rota, and contribute to teaching, research and service development while advancing digital transformation and the HIP2 hospital project.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration, or eligible to apply.
• FRCA or equivalent.
• FFICM/EDIC.
• CCT or CESR in Intensive Care Medicine (within 6 months of interview).
• CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia (within 6 months of interview).
• Experience in general and regional anaesthesia, obstetrics and paediatrics.
• Current ALS certification.
• Higher/academic qualification.
• ALS/ATLS/APLS/EPLS/ATACC certifications.
• Instructor in Advanced Life Support courses.
• Membership of the ICS/FICM.

Responsibilities

• Lead daytime ICU cover, supervise multidisciplinary ward rounds and residents.
• Provide general anaesthesia across a broad range of surgical specialties.
• Participate in the 1:10 Intensive Care on-call rota.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement.

Job description

Main area ICU Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (On calls) Job ref 264-8271151-SUR

Employer Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Town Kettering Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia

Consultant

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 the ics/ 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

We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from members of our black and minority ethnic (BME) communities, especially in relation to senior posts within at KGH.

Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.

Appointments will be made on merit.

In submitting an application form, you authorise Kettering General Hospital (KGH) NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process. Including factual reference, occupational health clearance and statutory and mandatory training record.

If you need to have a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check, as a requirement of the role, you will be required to repay the cost of obtaining a DBS check (£49.50) and this amount will be reclaimed from your first salary. From 1st February 2019 all new starters to the Trust are required to join the DBS update service as per Trust DBS Re-checking Policy which has an annual cost of £16. New employees who do not join the update service will be required to pay £49.50 for a new DBS check in 3 years time.

Please note that news starters with KGH are subject to a six month probationary period.

Please ensure that the information you provide on your application form is correct, accurate and that nothing has been omitted. Any information that is stated in your application form in relation to qualifications/training courses/work/education experience/references must be able to be evidenced. Failure to do so may result if your offer being withdrawn.

"Safeguarding is everyone's business. KGH considers Safeguarding a priority amongst its citizen's and a key value for all employed to the service."

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Dr Dhinesh Sundaran Job title Clinical Lead Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01536 492746 Additional information

To arrange an informal visit please contact Dr Dhinesh Sundaran via email - [e-mail] or via telephone, via switchboard 01536 492000.