Trust Doctor in Intensive Care Medicine

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leeds is seeking a Clinical Trust-Grade Doctor for a 12-month position in critical care medicine. The role involves managing patient care in a multidisciplinary team setting, providing training opportunities, and participating in research. Candidates should have a Basic Medical Qualification, full GMC registration, and experience in critical care or anaesthesia. This position offers comprehensive exposure to critical care challenges and the opportunity to advance towards consultant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration required.
• Experience in anaesthesia/critical care or acute speciality.
• Proficient in managing emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership in the ICU.
• Teach and supervise junior doctors and nursing staff.
• Engage in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical competence in critical care

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Manual dexterity in medical procedures

Teamwork and supervision

Education

Basic Medical Qualification (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent)

Eligible for full registration with the GMC

ALS and ATLS certification

Primary FRCA or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

This 12‑month clinical trust‑grade post in Leeds Teaching Hospitals provides comprehensive experience in all aspects of critical care medicine. The role is ideal for applicants wishing to gain tertiary centre experience in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) and to progress towards a full consultant qualification through either the national training programme or the CESR pathway.

Location

The Critical Care Units are based at Leeds General Infirmary (LGI) and St James' University Hospital (SJUH). Together they provide over 80 critical care beds, with expansion plans.

Main Duties

The post involves management of all aspects of patient care in the critical care environment as part of a multidisciplinary team. Duties include:

• Clinical management of adult and regional specialist patients (e.g. liver transplant, thoracic surgery, paediatric ICU).
• Provision of critical‑care ultrasound and advanced airway training.
• Participation in clinical audit, research, leadership, and teaching activities.
• Support for junior medical staff and advanced critical care practitioners.

Training and Education

Individual training blocks can be arranged in neuro‑intensive care, cardiac intensive care, anaesthesia, paediatric ICU and acute medicine, depending on availability. Each doctor will be assigned an experienced Educational Supervisor to plan their educational journey, and a limited study budget is available for suitable external training courses.

About Us

Leeds Teaching Hospitals provide critical care across neuro‑intensive, cardiothoracic, general, and paediatric units. Regional expertise includes:

• Head and neck major cancer surgery
• Orthopaedic and plastic reconstructive surgery
• Paediatrics and paediatric intensive care
• Liver transplant and acute liver failure care
• Thoracic surgery, pancreatic surgery, haematology/oncology, infectious diseases
• Regional respiratory and renal services

Job Responsibilities

The role supports senior non‑consultant grade doctors working at a level equivalent to advanced‑level trainees in ICM. Responsibilities include:

• Clinical leadership and decision‑making in the ICU.
• Teaching and supervision of trainees, junior doctors and nursing staff.
• Engagement in research projects and quality improvement initiatives.
• Night and weekend on‑call duties as per the junior doctor contract.

Person Specification

Experience

• Basic Medical Qualification (MBChB, MBBS or equivalent)
• Full GMC Registration
• Experience in anaesthesia and/or critical care medicine or a suitable acute speciality
• High level clinical competence in critical care, including airway management and resuscitation
• Evidence of career progression and performance consistent with training period
• Strong communication skills – written, spoken and interpersonal
• Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination in medical procedures
• Proficiency in managing emergencies and in‑patients through work‑based assessments and portfolio evidence
• Experience working in multi‑professional teams and supervising junior staff
• Leadership and project management skills for audit and quality improvement projects

Qualifications

• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• ALS and ATLS certification
• Primary FRCA or equivalent

Eligibility and Fitness to Practice

• Fitness to practice is up‑to‑date and enables safe practice
• Demonstrates probity, honesty, integrity, ethical awareness and confidentiality
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Applicants will be given the opportunity to undertake the NIHR Associate Principal Investigator (API) scheme. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details.