Locum Consultant in Critical Care

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant for the Critical Care team, offering a substantive appointment. Applicants should hold GMC registration and a CCT in Intensive Care Medicine, with responsibilities including leading a team and managing patient care. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in an 'Outstanding' rated unit.

Benefits

Dedicated wellbeing support for staff

Opportunities for ultrasound training

Research opportunities

Qualifications

• Full registration with the GMC or eligible within 6 months of CCST.
• Fully trained in Intensive Care Medicine.
• Experience with echocardiography and ultrasound is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Join a dedicated ICU team of 13 Consultants.
• Contribute to a high-quality intensive care service.
• Provide leadership and drive improvement in clinical management.

Skills

Procedural skills

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Ambition

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT/CESR in Intensive Care Medicine

Higher degree e.g. PhD/MD

Tools

Echocardiography accreditation

Ultrasound accreditation

Job description

Job summary

Royal Berkshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust have an exciting opportunity for a substantive Consultant appointment to our Critical Care team.

Based at Royal Berkshire hospital, this is a 10 PA post for a Consultant qualified to work in Intensive Care Medicine. Applicants with a second CCT in a relevant specialty would be welcome. The expectation is that the clinical commitment to ICU and the second specialty would total 8.5 PAs a week with 1.5 SPA. Less than full time applications are actively welcomed, recognising the importance of variable job planning to ensure a sustainable career.

Main duties of the job

You will join a team of 13 dedicated ICU Consultants who all have dual accreditation with either Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine or Emergency Medicine which supports excellent relationships with these departments. The continued expansion of the Consultant workforce represents a change in the provision of our services to ensure a high quality service to patients but which is also flexible, responsive and provides a rewarding work schedule. Our Consultant group includes the current Thames valley ICM TPD, previous FICM dean, previous FICM RA, three FICM examiners including the current chair, three ESICM examiners and directors for resuscitation courses (APLS, ALS, ATLS, FICE).

The Royal Berkshire Hospital ICU is recognised for ICM training at all levels, Stages 1-3 and receives trainees from a number of training programs.

About us

The intensive care unit at Royal Berkshire Hospital is funded for 18 level 3 beds with a total bed base of 24 beds. Our department is currently rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and was winner of the ICS 2022 Intensive Care Unit Trust of the year. The unit has a strong reputation in digital technology with over 10 years of experience of a dedicated ICU clinical information system. We have a strong research team and offer ultrasound and echocardiogram training with a fully BSE accredited member of the Consultant team in addition to a number of FICE/CUSIC trained Consultants. Staff wellbeing is a priority with multiple interventions including dedicated recognised time for a wellbeing lead for the unit and on unit clinical psychology support for both staff and patients.

Details Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro rata

Contract

Locum

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-MS1212UCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description Job responsibilities

Our rehabilitation after critical illness service is one of the longest established in the country and we have a very well established 24/7 outreach service.

The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Intensive Care service is to become a leader in the field of clinical management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a CCT/CESR/CESR(CP) in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent) or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT/CESR(CP) at the time of interview

For further details and informal visits, please contact

Dr Andrew Jacques (Clinical Service Lead) at [e-mail]

Job description Job responsibilities

Our rehabilitation after critical illness service is one of the longest established in the country and we have a very well established 24/7 outreach service.

The aim of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Intensive Care service is to become a leader in the field of clinical management and the successful applicant must therefore have the pre-requisite procedural and leadership skills as well as team work, drive and ambition to succeed in achieving these goals.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a CCT/CESR/CESR(CP) in Intensive Care Medicine (or equivalent) or be within 6 months of obtaining CCT/CESR(CP) at the time of interview

For further details and informal visits, please contact

Dr Andrew Jacques (Clinical Service Lead) at [e-mail]

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Fully trained in Intensive Care Medicine

Desirable

• Accreditation in echocardiography/ultrasound

Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential

• Full registration with the GMC/eligible for registration Within 6 months of CCST in (Speciality) at interview date

Desirable

• Higher degree e.g. PhD/ MD submitted/awarded

Clinical Experience, Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Fully trained in Intensive Care Medicine

Desirable

• Accreditation in echocardiography/ultrasound

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)