Specialty Doctor in Critical care and Anaesthesia in Kettering

Job summaryApplicants are invited for the post of Speciality Doctor in Critical care and Anaesthesia. The post holder will join a team of 4 specialty doctors, 2 trust grade registrars and ST4+ Deanery trainees on a rolling 1 in 8 rota. The primary responsibility would be to provide senior resident on call cover for critical care. They would join a second tier of junior resident in ICU comprising of Core trainees in Anaesthesia, IMT, ACCS and trust grade SHOs. Based on candidate's previous anaesthetic experience they may be able to take part in anaesthetic sessions during the non-oncall period, providing anaesthesia for elective and emergency surgeries.The post holder will be expected to provide immediate care to critically ill patients and be able to perform procedures including managing airway emergencies, stabilisation, insertion of invasive vascular access and perform critical care transfers, independently.They would be expected to contribute to teaching, training, mortality and morbidity meetings and other ICU related educational & governance activities.Main duties of the jobThe post holder with join a friendly and supportive team comprising of 8 ICU consultants and 1 Specialist. The Unit was designed in house and forms part of the modern Foundation Wing. It offers a spacious and well lit environment with excellent ergonomics to ensure an optimal experience for both patients and staff. It also boasts excellent facilities for teaching and training including a seminar room with conferencing facilities. The Unit functions as a combined ITU and HDU for both medical and surgical specialties and currently operates to a maximum dependency of 10 level 3 patients, with the intention of gradually increasing capacity over the coming years. About usPlease submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.We recognise that AI tools can support application writing; however, candidates are asked to keep their use to a minimum. Responses should reflect your own experience, skills and knowledge, as over-reliance on AI-generated content may result in generic answers that do not accurately represent your abilities.University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.DetailsDate posted13 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary
63,696 to 102,689 a year
per annum
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time

Reference number -SURJob locationsUniversity Hospitals of NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshireKetteringNN16 8UZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe primary responsibility will be on providing resident on call cover on a 1 in 8 rota as the senior airway trained resident doctor on shift for ICU.Assess and manage patients in the critical care units and associated areas at the level of ST4 equivalent or above.Provide on-call senior ICU resident cover on a 1:8 rotaProvide independent immediate care to critically ill patients including managing airways emergencies with support from on call team, stabilise and transfer.Provide direct supervision for junior resident in ICU, reporting to consultant on call for ICUProvide anaesthesia for ASA 1-3 patients independently in theatres on non on-call weeks.The contract will be for 10-programmed activities (PAs). These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA) as indicated below.Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work) 9 PAs on average per weekover an 8 week cycle:Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)1.0 PasTotal Programmed Activities10 PAsA formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Clinical Lead for Critical Care, and the Clinical Director of Anaesthetics and Critical care.A mutually agreeable date will be arranged on acceptance of the post, but it is hoped that the post holder will be able to start as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe primary responsibility will be on providing resident on call cover on a 1 in 8 rota as the senior airway trained resident doctor on shift for ICU.Assess and manage patients in the critical care units and associated areas at the level of ST4 equivalent or above.Provide on-call senior ICU resident cover on a 1:8 rotaProvide independent immediate care to critically ill patients including managing airways emergencies with support from on call team, stabilise and transfer.Provide direct supervision for junior resident in ICU, reporting to consultant on call for ICUProvide anaesthesia for ASA 1-3 patients independently in theatres on non on-call weeks.The contract will be for 10-programmed activities (PAs). These activities will be split between direct clinical care (DCC) and supporting professional activities (SPA) as indicated below.Direct Clinical Care (includes clinical activity, clinically related activity, predictable and unpredictable emergency work) 9 PAs on average per weekover an 8 week cycle:Supporting Professional Activities (includes CPD, audit, teaching and research)1.0 PasTotal Programmed Activities10 PAsA formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee, Clinical Lead for Critical Care, and the Clinical Director of Anaesthetics and Critical care.A mutually agreeable date will be arranged on acceptance of the post, but it is hoped that the post holder will be able to start as soon as possible.Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
EssentialFull registration with the GMC and a licence to practice ICMA minimum of 4 years of postgraduate training experience since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which at least 2 years should be in intensive care medicine and 2 years in Anaesthesia ALS/ ACLS or equivalentPrimary FRCA/ EDAIC/ MRCP or equivalentDesirableHigher medical degreeAdditional training in areas relevant to ICM (such as Echocardiography)Final FRCA/ FFICM/ EDIC
Experience
EssentialAt least 4 years of fulltime postgraduate training experience (or equivalent for less than full time trainees) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which at least 2 years should be in intensive care medicine and 2 years in AnaesthesiaDesirableExperience of working in Specialty doctor, senior clinical fellow or Registrar post
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialExperienced in assessment, stabilisation and transfer of critically ill patients Experienced in performing procedures in ICU and anaesthesia at ST4 level or above Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in the specialty and able to apply in the job Experienced in making clinical decision, managing risk and seeking help appropriately Able to adapt and work in different clinical settings relevant to the postExperience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Able to supervise and support junior residents Ability to undertake formal teaching sessions for juniorsAble to organise and manage clinical care Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership qualities during out of hours workEvidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork Able to work effectively in a teamGood spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance framework Understand and mitigate risk Clinical audit activitiesCaring Willingness to learn and develop new skills Able to cope under difficult situations Demonstrates honesty and professional integrity Respects otherDesirableHigher qualifications in teachingLeadership roles QI projects Contributed to policies and guidelinesProven ability to communicate in written form (e.g. publications, reports)Leadership roles in clinical governance
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training
EssentialFull registration with the GMC and a licence to practice ICMA minimum of 4 years of postgraduate training experience since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which at least 2 years should be in intensive care medicine and 2 years in Anaesthesia ALS/ ACLS or equivalentPrimary FRCA/ EDAIC/ MRCP or equivalentDesirableHigher medical degreeAdditional training in areas relevant to ICM (such as Echocardiography)Final FRCA/ FFICM/ EDIC
Experience
EssentialAt least 4 years of fulltime postgraduate training experience (or equivalent for less than full time trainees) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which at least 2 years should be in intensive care medicine and 2 years in AnaesthesiaDesirableExperience of working in Specialty doctor, senior clinical fellow or Registrar post
Skills and Knowledge
EssentialExperienced in assessment, stabilisation and transfer of critically ill patients Experienced in performing procedures in ICU and anaesthesia at ST4 level or above Demonstrate sound clinical knowledge in the specialty and able to apply in the job Experienced in making clinical decision, managing risk and seeking help appropriately Able to adapt and work in different clinical settings relevant to the postExperience of teaching undergraduate and post graduate trainees Able to supervise and support junior residents Ability to undertake formal teaching sessions for juniorsAble to organise and manage clinical care Able to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate leadership qualities during out of hours workEvidence of significant contribution to successful teamwork Able to work effectively in a teamGood spoken and written English. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrate a good understanding of clinical governance framework Understand and mitigate risk Clinical audit activitiesCaring Willingness to learn and develop new skills Able to cope under difficult situations Demonstrates honesty and professional integrity Respects otherDesirableHigher qualifications in teachingLeadership roles QI projects Contributed to policies and guidelinesProven ability to communicate in written form (e.g. publications, reports)Leadership roles in clinical governanceDisclosure 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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Additional information
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. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals of NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshireKetteringNN16 8UZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation TrustAddressUniversity Hospitals of NorthamptonshireNorthamptonshireKetteringNN16 8UZUnited KingdomEmployer's website