Consultant - Intensive Care Medicine

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine to join a high‑profile critical care team. The post offers leadership opportunities within a large, research‑active trust and engagement across multiple hospital sites.

You will contribute to patient care, teaching, and clinical governance while working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. NHS pay scales apply, with responsibilities including on‑call and out‑of‑hours work as part of a

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine is required.
• Fully registered medical practitioner with licence to practice in the UK.
• Fellowship or membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists/ Physicians/ Emergency Medicine or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Join the critical care team as a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine.
• Lead and mentored multidisciplinary teams; drive quality improvement and service development.
• Engage in teaching, research and postgraduate education activities.
• Willingness to travel between hospital sites and provide out-of-hours cover.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine

Full medical registration in the UK

Fellowship/membership of Royal College (Anaesthetists/ Physicians/ Emergency Medicine)

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An opportunity to join a bright and dynamic Critical Care department where you will be mentored and supported to flourish in your career where many opportunities are available across a major tertiary working in one of the largest Trusts in England.

Manchester University Foundation Trust represents an exciting opportunity to work within a leading Trust that provides a wide range of tertiary specialties in medicine and surgery. A consultant in Intensive Care Medicine will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic department that leads in quality clinical care. Candidates with complementary specialty training will have the opportunity to accommodate a complementary specialty in job plan.

Desirable experiences would include experience in different hospitals / departments where opportunities to develop leadership and management experience have been fully utilised. Evidence of team working is essential.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a high quality candidate to join the critical care team as a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) was formed on 1st October 2017 following the merger of Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CMFT) and University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust (UHSM).

The Trust comprises of Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, University Dental Hospital of Manchester, St Mary's Hospital for Women, The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Trafford General Hospital, Wythenshawe Hospital, Altrincham Hospital and Withington Community Hospital.

MFT is in partnership with the Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (MAHSC) which provides patients and clinicians with rapid access to the latest discoveries, and improving the quality and effectiveness of patient care.

Through extensive local, national and global collaborations, MAHSC is becoming a major biomedical and health hub, providing clinical and research leadership and helping healthcare organisations to reap the benefits of research and innovation to drive improvements in care.

Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a major UK teaching hospital with an exceptionally strong academic and research base.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is a leading centre of clinical excellence, renowned for pioneering patient care, advanced medical research, and a collaborative multi-speciality environment. We are the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe - a great place to progress your career.

With over 30,000 employees, a turnover exceeding £3 billion, and 10 hospital and community services, join our team to help us deliver outstanding healthcare to our diverse communities.

We offer an engaging and supportive environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology. Research and Innovation are at the heart of our work, offering opportunities to lead research that shapes the future of medicine, working alongside experts, advancing clinical practice, and improving patient outcomes.

At MFT, we foster a culture where every colleague is valued and empowered to thrive. Your expertise is recognised, your ambitions are supported, and your impact is felt at every level. Whether you want to develop your clinical skills, pursue research interests, or seek leadership opportunities, MFT provides the ideal environment to achieve your medical or professional aspirations.

If you are dedicated to driving clinical innovation and delivering compassionate patient care, join us to shape tomorrow’s healthcare; where clinical excellence, innovation, and your career will thrive.

Person specification

• Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.
• Fully registered medical practitioner with licence to practice
• Fellowship or membership of the Royal College of Anaesthetists/ Physicians/Emergency Medicine or equivalent.

Training

• Eligible to be included on the GMC Specialist Register with a CCT or equivalent Certificate of Eligibility for CESR in ICM or within 6 months
• MRCP/FRCEM/EDIC Extended complementary skills (e.g. Echo, USS accreditation)

Professional Interests and Experience

• Experience of general critical care casemix.
• Experience of tertiary management of complex critical care patients.
• Evidence of the use of audit in changing practice.
• Knowledge of up to date literature

Management and Administration

• Ability to manage & lead a team.
• Some experience of departmental management
• Evidence of postgraduate management training.

Teaching and Research

• Interest in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching.
• Experience in teaching postgraduates clinical & procedural skills.
• Postgraduate training in medical education
• Evidence of delivery of research.
• Able to travel to and from hospital site including out of hours

Personal Attributes

• Multidisciplinary team experience.
• Enquiring, critical approach to problems.
• Commitment to continuing medical education
• Good communication skills, ability to work well as part of a team
• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities at local, regional levels

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.