Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

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is a full time post for a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
based at Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH), County Durham and Darlington NHS
Foundation Trust. A fantastic opportunity to continue your career in
Anaesthetics and Intensive Care in a supportive and enthusiastic district
general hospital with a focus on multidisciplinery contiuity of care and a team
based approach.Main duties of the jobThe main duties of the role are to provide consultant led
care in anaesthetis and intensive care medicine within a District General
Hospital with a variety of elective and emergecny specialities.In hours anaesthetic job planned sessions have the
opportunty to work within a variety of specialites and the intensive care rota
includes fixed 1 in 8 continuity week comprising of morning sessions with additional
long day job planned sessions.On call commitment will cover intensive care medicine and
paediatric stabilisations. This is a
frequency of 1:12 and are based on weekday out of hours cover from 18:00 to
08:00 and split day weekend 12 hour sessions from 08:00 to 20:00 plus additional
weekend morning cover to allow support the unit ward round.Paediatric stabilisations are covered by both theatre and
intensive care consultants to provide robust support, with the first responder
responsibility being shared on alternative weekly rota.Progress to non clinical department development including
teaching, governance, research and management.About usIf you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.Over reliance on
AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of
success.For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.DetailsDate posted24 September 2026Pay schemeOtherSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year

YC72 Pay Scale per annum pro rata

ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference numberC9439-2627-1143-1Job locationsDarlington Memorial Hospital NHS TrustHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonCounty DurhamDL3 6HXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIntensive care medicine and anaesthesia fall within the surgical
care group specifically within the anaesthetic department at Darlington
Memorial Hosptal. Complimetary anaesthetic
sub-specialities including Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Pre-assessment, Day
Surgery and obsterics. The care group director for Anaesthetics, Theatres and
Intensive Care Medicine is Dr James Limb (trust wide). The lead clinician for
the anaesthetic department at Darlington Memorial Hospital is Dr Jothika
Thimappa and the lead clinician for the Intensive Care department is Dr Simone
Carbert.The successful applicant will primarily work at DMH but we
do provide anaesthetic cover for elective surgical lists at the elective
surgical hub based at Bishop Aukland Hospital.
The anaesthetic departments culture is one of mutual respect with
collective responsibility for the workload within the hospital.At DMH site surgery is provided within 11 operating theatres
covering Community Dental, ENT (Day case), General Surgery (including major
colorectal surgery, breast surgery and bariatric surgery), Orthopaedic and
Trauma Surgery, Obstetric and
Gynaecological Surgery,
Ophthalmology and Urology (Day case).
Plastic surgery team is based at University Hospital North Durham. Regional Anaesthesia is well established and
supported by a regional fellow post.Emergency lists are provided in routine hours for
Orthopaedic trauma, General surgery and Gynaecology, as well as an out of
hours emergency theatre. There is a Consultant-led pre-assessment service
with weekly clinics including CPEX
testing.Anaesthesia for CT scanning
and MRI services is available. Monday to
Thursday we have a PACU to provide Level 1 care of elective patients under the
support of the surgical and anaesthetic teams.There is an obstetric department, located on the 6th floor
has its own theatre with dedicated elective lists in the main theatre suite. An
anaesthetic nurse provides assistance for all theatre cases.The medical department consisits of in house acute internal
medicine, cardiology (including a 4 bedded monitored CCU), respiratory
(including 6 bedded ARU), haematology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and care
of the elderly. Outpatient dermatology,
rheumatology and psychiatry will provide virtual and face to face
consultations. Palliative care provide
face to face support with a team of consutlant and specialist nurses.DMH intenisve care unit admits approximately 580 patients
per year with a mix of emergency surgical and medical take. We have 11 funded bed spaces combining level 3
and level 2 care in a unit located near the theatre suite. The consultant rota provides a supoprtive and
continuous approach to patient management.
The unit is in the process of becoming fully electronic with its
documentation.Consultant led RaCI plus nurse led IV, renal outreach and
Acute Intervention Teams (critical care inreach) support our work. Weekend work is completed as part of the out
of hours commitment with 12 hour shifts.
The majority of specialist support is provided via in house referrals with
otherwise good relations with our tertiary referral hospitals. Renal and neurology specialities based at
James Cook University Hospital provide in house reviews. Our consultant group form a supportive team
and recent appointments include a job share with James Cook Hospital and with
Acute Internal Medicine. Trust wide
collaboration between the intensive care units and specialist support within
the trust occurs with regular Critical Care Delivery Group meetings involving
the multidisciplinery team from both Durham and Darlington sites. Trust wide ICM specifc a teaching programme
is in place with availability of on site simulation equipment.At the weekend there are 3 dedicated consultants who seperately
cover critical care, emergency theatres and orthopaedic. trauma listsConsultants and Speciality Doctors are actively encouraged
to support the weekly DMH teaching programme and attend our regualar M&M
and clinical governance sessions.MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESThe post holder will undertake clinical work in conjunction
with their clinical colleagues (24 Consultants, 9 specialty / specialist
doctors and an average of 13 trainees) and other professional staff in order to
maintain and develop both the intensive care and anaesthetic service and be
encourage to develop specialist skills in accordance with the needs of the
department and progress to hold departmental non clinical roles.The post
holder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in
his/her charge and will contribute to the proper functioning of the department of
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. Furthermore, the post holder will be
required to undertake administrative duties directly associated with the care
of patients. The post holder will supervise junior medical staff and have
responsibility to ensure continuing patient care at all times. For management
purposes, the post holder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician for
ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources allocated. The post
holder will have scheduled activity with regular sessions, fixed continuity
weeks and some flexible sessions. SPA activity will be timetabled within the
weekly job plan but can be completed flexibily and diarised for review. During
some working weeks, flexibility in the ratio of DCC:SPA may be required
although SPA time will always be paid back. As additional responsibilities
are acquired, the number of SPAs may alter with remuneration agreed through the
job planning process.The post
holder must possess a UK driving license and be able to present for scheduled
list start times as required by the Trust.The post
holder will be expected to participate in teaching.Research
and clinical audit activities, which are considered to be an integral part of
normal duties, will be encouraged. Research funding may be available following
successful application to local committees.The post
holder will be encouraged and supported to develop services, courses and to
undertake innovation.The post
holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues.The
post-holder will be expected to perform additional duties in emergency and
unforeseen circumstances as are essential for continuity of patient care.The post
holder will be responsible for the professional management and supervision of
junior medical staff. The post holder will be expected to receive training and
participate in educational and clinical supervision.The post
holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in
line with national and local guidelines.If you are
involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against
the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and
statement of facts about the case.PROPOSED TIMETABLE AND JOB PLANThis is an indicative job plan, the final job plan/on-call
arrangements will be agreed in partnership prior to appointment.Each session is 5.25 hours. Remuneration is 1.313 PAs per
working session (which includes pre and
post ward round care).
Job description
Job responsibilitiesIntensive care medicine and anaesthesia fall within the surgical
care group specifically within the anaesthetic department at Darlington
Memorial Hosptal. Complimetary anaesthetic
sub-specialities including Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Pre-assessment, Day
Surgery and obsterics. The care group director for Anaesthetics, Theatres and
Intensive Care Medicine is Dr James Limb (trust wide). The lead clinician for
the anaesthetic department at Darlington Memorial Hospital is Dr Jothika
Thimappa and the lead clinician for the Intensive Care department is Dr Simone
Carbert.The successful applicant will primarily work at DMH but we
do provide anaesthetic cover for elective surgical lists at the elective
surgical hub based at Bishop Aukland Hospital.
The anaesthetic departments culture is one of mutual respect with
collective responsibility for the workload within the hospital.At DMH site surgery is provided within 11 operating theatres
covering Community Dental, ENT (Day case), General Surgery (including major
colorectal surgery, breast surgery and bariatric surgery), Orthopaedic and
Trauma Surgery, Obstetric and
Gynaecological Surgery,
Ophthalmology and Urology (Day case).
Plastic surgery team is based at University Hospital North Durham. Regional Anaesthesia is well established and
supported by a regional fellow post.Emergency lists are provided in routine hours for
Orthopaedic trauma, General surgery and Gynaecology, as well as an out of
hours emergency theatre. There is a Consultant-led pre-assessment service
with weekly clinics including CPEX
testing.Anaesthesia for CT scanning
and MRI services is available. Monday to
Thursday we have a PACU to provide Level 1 care of elective patients under the
support of the surgical and anaesthetic teams.There is an obstetric department, located on the 6th floor
has its own theatre with dedicated elective lists in the main theatre suite. An
anaesthetic nurse provides assistance for all theatre cases.The medical department consisits of in house acute internal
medicine, cardiology (including a 4 bedded monitored CCU), respiratory
(including 6 bedded ARU), haematology, endocrinology, gastroenterology and care
of the elderly. Outpatient dermatology,
rheumatology and psychiatry will provide virtual and face to face
consultations. Palliative care provide
face to face support with a team of consutlant and specialist nurses.DMH intenisve care unit admits approximately 580 patients
per year with a mix of emergency surgical and medical take. We have 11 funded bed spaces combining level 3
and level 2 care in a unit located near the theatre suite. The consultant rota provides a supoprtive and
continuous approach to patient management.
The unit is in the process of becoming fully electronic with its
documentation.Consultant led RaCI plus nurse led IV, renal outreach and
Acute Intervention Teams (critical care inreach) support our work. Weekend work is completed as part of the out
of hours commitment with 12 hour shifts.
The majority of specialist support is provided via in house referrals with
otherwise good relations with our tertiary referral hospitals. Renal and neurology specialities based at
James Cook University Hospital provide in house reviews. Our consultant group form a supportive team
and recent appointments include a job share with James Cook Hospital and with
Acute Internal Medicine. Trust wide
collaboration between the intensive care units and specialist support within
the trust occurs with regular Critical Care Delivery Group meetings involving
the multidisciplinery team from both Durham and Darlington sites. Trust wide ICM specifc a teaching programme
is in place with availability of on site simulation equipment.At the weekend there are 3 dedicated consultants who seperately
cover critical care, emergency theatres and orthopaedic. trauma listsConsultants and Speciality Doctors are actively encouraged
to support the weekly DMH teaching programme and attend our regualar M&M
and clinical governance sessions.MAIN DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESThe post holder will undertake clinical work in conjunction
with their clinical colleagues (24 Consultants, 9 specialty / specialist
doctors and an average of 13 trainees) and other professional staff in order to
maintain and develop both the intensive care and anaesthetic service and be
encourage to develop specialist skills in accordance with the needs of the
department and progress to hold departmental non clinical roles.The post
holder will have a continuing responsibility for the care of patients in
his/her charge and will contribute to the proper functioning of the department of
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine. Furthermore, the post holder will be
required to undertake administrative duties directly associated with the care
of patients. The post holder will supervise junior medical staff and have
responsibility to ensure continuing patient care at all times. For management
purposes, the post holder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician for
ensuring the effective and efficient use of resources allocated. The post
holder will have scheduled activity with regular sessions, fixed continuity
weeks and some flexible sessions. SPA activity will be timetabled within the
weekly job plan but can be completed flexibily and diarised for review. During
some working weeks, flexibility in the ratio of DCC:SPA may be required
although SPA time will always be paid back. As additional responsibilities
are acquired, the number of SPAs may alter with remuneration agreed through the
job planning process.The post
holder must possess a UK driving license and be able to present for scheduled
list start times as required by the Trust.The post
holder will be expected to participate in teaching.Research
and clinical audit activities, which are considered to be an integral part of
normal duties, will be encouraged. Research funding may be available following
successful application to local committees.The post
holder will be encouraged and supported to develop services, courses and to
undertake innovation.The post
holder will be expected to deputise in the absence of colleagues.The
post-holder will be expected to perform additional duties in emergency and
unforeseen circumstances as are essential for continuity of patient care.The post
holder will be responsible for the professional management and supervision of
junior medical staff. The post holder will be expected to receive training and
participate in educational and clinical supervision.The post
holder will be expected to participate in clinical governance arrangements in
line with national and local guidelines.If you are
involved in the care of a patient who subsequently initiates a claim against
the Trust you will be expected to provide, free of charge, an opinion and
statement of facts about the case.PROPOSED TIMETABLE AND JOB PLANThis is an indicative job plan, the final job plan/on-call
arrangements will be agreed in partnership prior to appointment.Each session is 5.25 hours. Remuneration is 1.313 PAs per
working session (which includes pre and
post ward round care).Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

EssentialClinical skills appropriate for a Consultant in Anaesthesia with an Interest in Intensive Care Medicine Ability to train at the bedside and in classroom settingsExperience of supervising traineesAbility to organise and prioritise own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee / non-consultant career grade anaesthetistsAn understanding of the importance of researchDesirableA recognised qualification in post-graduate teachingFeedback from delivered teaching demonstrating high quality deliveryFormal training in management and demonstrable administrative skillsEvidence of completion of management projects

Special Requirements

DesirableAbility to innovate and develop servicesWillingness to undertake additional professional duties to develop the division and the TrustA commitment to developing Intensive Care Medicine within the Trust

Statutory Registration

EssentialFull registration with GMC. Specialist Registration with the GMC in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine.Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of CCT dateEvidence of adherence to appraisal and GMC revalidation processesApplicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the GMC and either on, or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interviewIf applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC

Experience

EssentialExperience in providing intenisve care medicine in the patient population and specialities supported at Darlington Memorial Hospital.Experience of a significant quality improvement project and a good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.DesirableEvidence demonstrating commitment to clinical audit with implemented outcomes benefiting patients.Publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic awards.

Qualifications

EssentialMBBS, MBChB or equivalentFRCAFCICM / EDICDesirableALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualification
Person Specification

Special Skills & Knowledge

EssentialClinical skills appropriate for a Consultant in Anaesthesia with an Interest in Intensive Care Medicine Ability to train at the bedside and in classroom settingsExperience of supervising traineesAbility to organise and prioritise own work. Ability to delegate appropriately to trainee / non-consultant career grade anaesthetistsAn understanding of the importance of researchDesirableA recognised qualification in post-graduate teachingFeedback from delivered teaching demonstrating high quality deliveryFormal training in management and demonstrable administrative skillsEvidence of completion of management projects

Special Requirements

DesirableAbility to innovate and develop servicesWillingness to undertake additional professional duties to develop the division and the TrustA commitment to developing Intensive Care Medicine within the Trust

Statutory Registration

EssentialFull registration with GMC. Specialist Registration with the GMC in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine.Applicants should have attained or be within 6 months of CCT dateEvidence of adherence to appraisal and GMC revalidation processesApplicants are required to be fully registered with a licence to practise with the GMC and either on, or within 6 months of entry onto the Specialist Register on the date of interviewIf applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a CESR application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC

Experience

EssentialExperience in providing intenisve care medicine in the patient population and specialities supported at Darlington Memorial Hospital.Experience of a significant quality improvement project and a good knowledge of the principles of clinical governance.DesirableEvidence demonstrating commitment to clinical audit with implemented outcomes benefiting patients.Publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and academic awards.

Qualifications

EssentialMBBS, MBChB or equivalentFRCAFCICM / EDICDesirableALS, ATLS, APLS/EPLS or other complimentary qualificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
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Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xsabvtc For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCounty Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation TrustAddressDarlington Memorial Hospital NHS TrustHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonCounty DurhamDL3 6HXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCounty Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation TrustAddressDarlington Memorial Hospital NHS TrustHollyhurst RoadDarlingtonCounty DurhamDL3 6HXUnited KingdomEmployer's website