Locum Consultant in Critical Care Medicine

www.healthjobsuk.com - jobboard; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Peterborough is seeking a Locum Consultant in Critical Care Medicine for a 12-month fixed term to provide maternity leave cover. The role includes managing patients in a supportive environment, engaging in teaching, and contributing to research. Candidates must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine. The position offers a competitive salary range of £109,725 - £145,478 per annum.

Benefits

Supportive and multidisciplinary team

Continuing education and training opportunities

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and Specialist Register inclusion required.
• Experience in management of critical care and allied specialties.
• Participation in research and audits.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert care to patients in the Critical Care Unit.
• Engage in education and professional development for junior staff.
• Contribute to clinical service improvements and lead audits.

Skills

Clinical care

Teaching

Quality improvement

Research

Communication

Leadership

Education

Full GMC registration with license to practice

Inclusion on Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine

Job description

Main area Intensive Care Grade Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (Weekend and on call commitment) Job ref 176-S-HE-7168912

Employer North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Peterborough City Hospital Town Peterborough Salary £109,725 - £145,478 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

Locum Consultant in Critical Care Medicine

Job overview

Are you an ambitious and innovative specialist in Critical Care and Respiratory Medicine? We are inviting applications for a Locum Consultant to join our welcoming and forward-thinking team at Peterborough City Hospital. This post is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis to provide maternity leave cover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. You will be based in our 16-bedded Critical Care Unit, which includes both Level 2 and Level 3 beds, managing approximately 800 admissions per year. The unit is staffed by a supportive and experienced team, including physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, and clinical psychologists.

Our consultant body includes experts dual-trained in Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine, and Respiratory Medicine, fostering a rich environment of learning, development, and innovation.

Applicants should have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine and their allied specialty (e.g., Respiratory Medicine), or be within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.

Our department values learning, development, and a strong team ethos.

To learn more or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Coralie Carle – [emailprotected]

Main duties of the job

The post includes an annualised job plan, covering both predictable and unpredictable Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities. In addition to participating in the Critical Care on-call rota, you will undertake a flexible number of clinical sessions per week in their allied specialty (e.g., Respiratory Medicine), with the total number of sessions agreed annually. This approach allows for greater flexibility and supports a balanced and sustainable workload throughout the year.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Care: Provide expert care to patients within the Critical Care Unit (Level 2 and Level 3) and the Respiratory Medicine service, managing complex cases and delivering high-quality, life-saving treatment.

Teaching and Education: Actively engage in the education and professional development of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentorship.

Quality Improvement & Service Development: Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services and quality initiatives. Lead or participate in audits, research, and clinical governance activities.

Administrative Duties: Complete necessary documentation, attend departmental meetings, and collaborate with the leadership team.

Research & Innovation: Our Critical Care Unit is actively involved in National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) portfolio studies and has a strong presence in regional and national research activities.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with license to practice E GMC
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine and Respiratory Medicine
• FFICM or DICM or EDIC
• ALS, APLS and ATLS provider

Clinical Experience

• Has FICM approved training in Critical Care Medicine to Consultant level or equivalent training recognised by FICM OR has a CESR application underway
• Has attended a Critical Care Ultrasound Course
• Has a Critical Care ultrasound qualification
• Has an echocardiography qualification
• Has additional higher skills and training relevant to the specialty of Critical Care Medicine or Allied Specialty (if applicable)

Leadership and Communication

• Has experience of both working well within a team and leading a team
• Has knowledge and skills in human factors
• Has attended a leadership course
• Has delivered oral/poster presentation(s) at national or international meeting(s)
• Has delivered oral/poster presentation(s) at regional meetings

Clinical Effectiveness and Audit

• Has participated in quality improvement projects
• Has research / clinical effectiveness / audit related publication(s)
• Has completed several audit cycles and presented the results

Research

• Has the ability to critically appraise published evidence
• Has undertaken ‘Good Clinical Practice Training’ OR equivalent research training
• Has participated in a research project
• Has led a research project
• Has research related publication(s)

Teaching and Training

• Has experience of teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees to the standards required by the Royal Colleges
• Regularly participates in a teaching programme
• Has attended a teaching course
• Has a post-graduate teaching qualification

Management

• Has undertaken additional responsibilities in previous roles
• Has undertaken Hospital Major Incident, Medical Management and Support Course (HMIMMS)
• Has completed a management training course

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month’s salary. Volunteers are exempt.

Our Values – At the heart of all we do
We recruit not just for skills but for behaviours aligned with our core values: dedication, care, courage, and innovation. Show us how you live these values in your application and interview.

Early closure notice

We may close this advert early if we receive enough applications—please apply without delay.

International Applicants & Sponsorship
We welcome applications from those needing UK sponsorship. From 2021, most non-UK/Republic of Ireland nationals need a visa to work in the UK.
Important: Salary thresholds and visa rules changed in 2024 — check your eligibility here: www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

If applying from overseas, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates for countries lived in for 12+ months in the past 10 years.

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close earlier if it received a high number of applications and therefore we recommend that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.