Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia or Intensive Care

NHS; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scarborough is seeking a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine. The role involves managing critically unwell patients, contributing to ICU duties, and engaging in teaching and clinical governance. Candidates must possess a Primary Medical Degree and be in or nearing entry onto the Specialist Register. This full-time position offers a fixed-term contract for 12 months with an expected salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration and license to practise without restriction.
• Ability to work independently at consultant level.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to daytime and on-call ICU duties.
• Manage critically unwell patients within the ICU.
• Participate in clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical management of critically unwell patients

Advanced resuscitation skills

Leadership experience

High-level communication skills

Teaching experience

Education

Primary Medical Degree

Entry on Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine

Job description

Overview

The post holder will join an existing team of Intensivists in Scarborough and contribute to daytime and on-call ICU duties. The ICU at Scarborough Hospital admits around 400 patients per year and has 6 level 3 beds with potential for future growth. A new, purpose-built Intensive Care Unit opened in May 2025 with 10 patient rooms, a roof terrace, and enhanced staff facilities. The ICU is staffed from 8am to 6pm daily by a FICM accredited Consultant Intensivist. Overnight cover may be provided by an Intensivist or an Anaesthetist (Specialist or Consultant) with an interest in ICM. The rota is currently 1:8 and may expand. Daytime ICU cover may also be provided by a York-based ICU consultant. The unit is supported by a robust SAS / middle grade / trainee rota during the day and out of hours. Nursing teams are well supported by senior leadership and have good recruitment and staffing numbers. The unit uses the Metavision Clinical Information System for remote access to records.

Job responsibilities and working patterns

Average direct clinical care commitment (DCC) per week: 5.95 PA/week

Current Scarborough consultants are dual-trained in Anaesthesia and deliver an average of 2.4 PAs per week of weekday ICU work, with the remainder as Anaesthesia sessions. These anaesthesia sessions are delivered flexibly. A single-stream ICM applicant would deliver more ICU weekday sessions. There is flexibility to include any second dual specialty up to an average of approximately 1 day / 2.5 PA per week. Working patterns will vary depending on whether the post is single or dual CCT and on second specialty commitments. Individual job plans will be discussed and finalised with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director on appointment and will become operational on commencement.

Work base hospital: Scarborough (live within 30 minutes of the hospital is required). Average weekly programmed activities: 10 PA. Job plans are reviewed annually in line with appraisals and follow the Trust’s Job Planning Principles. The plan outlines typical working patterns, duties and responsibilities, including clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial duties, and external commitments. There is a Core SPA allocation of 1.25 PA/week for professional development, appraisal, administration, teaching, governance, and meetings, with potential for additional roles and SPA allocations. On-call commitment: 2.8 PA/week on a 1:8 rota (26 weeknights per year 18:00–08:00, plus 20 days on-call on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday per year). The on-call rota is Category A; candidates must live within 30 minutes of the hospital. On-call intensity is monitored under NHS standard hours guidelines and has historically been low on average.

Qualifications and requirements

Essential

• Primary Medical Degree
• GMC Registration and license to practise without restriction
• Entry on Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine or within 6 months of UK ICM training program with expected entry onto the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine

Clinical competence

• Ability to work independently at consultant level
• Experience and competence in managing critically unwell patients (including children) as per Stage 3 FICM curriculum
• Ability to work under pressure with advanced resuscitation skills and sound clinical prioritisation

Leadership and teamwork

• Evidence of leadership experience and engagement in clinical governance
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Quality Improvement and Research

• Evidence of quality and service improvement and ability to critically review research

Teaching

• Experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate trainees with positive feedback

Communication

• High-level communication skills with compassion and emotional intelligence

Other

• Willing to reside within 30 minutes/10 miles by road from Scarborough Hospital

Details

Date posted: 07 October 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: Depending on experience per annum / pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 419-7477411-LC-AS

Location

Scarborough Hospital, Woodlands Drive, Scarborough, YO12 6QL

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service checks apply. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. UK registration is required. For further information see the Trust's staff benefits and NHS pages.