Consultant in Critical Care (Trustwide) in London

Job summaryCritical Care in East Kent Hospitals is at an exciting period of redevelopment, having attracted national investment. A new 24-bed Critical Care facility has opened at the William Harvey Hospital, which includes bespoke training facilities, dedicated space for high fidelity simulation training, state of the art echocardiography equipment and critical care ultrasonography simulation training facilities.We work closely with other specialties and offer opportunities to combine specialties. Whether you are looking for a single specialty role; dual with anaesthesia, acute or emergency medicine, respiratory medicine or renal medicine; or the opportunity for PAs in education at the new Kent and Medway Medical School, we can offer you a forward-thinking approach to flexible working and portfolio careers.Main duties of the jobThe new Critical Care facility opened in Spring 2022. The facility has spacious, light-filled patient accommodation, 8 negative pressure isolation rooms with positive pressure lobbies, a state-of-the art simulation suite and large multidisciplinary seminar and handover room with high-definition screens for teaching and video conferencing. It houses a large staff common room and rest facilities, on-call rooms and extensive office space.East Kent Critical Care is a vibrant department, admitting around 1,000 patients each year. Many come to us after suffering an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and in cardiogenic shock, allowing our clinicians to use their strong clinical expertise in echocardiography and point of care ultrasonography.The unit is equipped with the latest technology, including echocardiography equipment and Intellivent Adaptive Support Ventilation. The department has a strong reputation for ultrasound and echocardiography training, and a burgeoning research portfolio.About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.DetailsDate posted09 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year 10 PA ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number344-1696CONSACJob locationsTrustwideAshford, CanterburyTN24 0LZUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesProvide a Consultant delivered service in the Critical Care departmentAssist the Critical Care Outreach Team with care of critically ill patients on general wardsParticipate in the dedicated intensive care on-call rotaParticipate in the departments monthly morbidity and mortalityWe want to provide outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture. This is why we ask you to:Comply with GMC guidance, clinical risk management processes and infection control policiesAudit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to riskFoster good team relationshipsCommunicate effectively with all other departments, GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient.Were passionate about teaching, so youll help teach the next generation of doctors and clinical staff. We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. Well ask you to demonstrate these values and you can expect us to do the same. Job description Job responsibilitiesProvide a Consultant delivered service in the Critical Care departmentAssist the Critical Care Outreach Team with care of critically ill patients on general wardsParticipate in the dedicated intensive care on-call rotaParticipate in the departments monthly morbidity and mortalityWe want to provide outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture. This is why we ask you to:Comply with GMC guidance, clinical risk management processes and infection control policiesAudit your clinical outcomes, report clinical incidents and alert the trust to riskFoster good team relationshipsCommunicate effectively with all other departments, GPs and other hospitals, to ensure continuous care for each patient.Were passionate about teaching, so youll help teach the next generation of doctors and clinical staff. We care about our values of caring, safe, respect and making a difference. Well ask you to demonstrate these values and you can expect us to do the same.Person Specification Qualifications and training EssentialFull GMC RegistrationCCT Specialist Registration (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date) in intensive care medicine and one of anaesthetics, emergency medicine or acute medicine or CESR equivalentMinimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical SchoolMRCPDesirableFFICMEDICFCEMFRCAFormal teaching or instructing qualificationGood clinical practice training Skills and experience EssentialWide knowledge and experience of caring for critically ill adults and childrenWide experience of one of: anaesthesia, emergency medicine or acute medicineExperience of teachingAudit participationDesirableCritical care publications or presentationsPrevious NHS experience Clinical governance EssentialExperience of morbidity and mortality reviewEvidence of audit of own practiceDesirableStructured judgement review training Personal/professional attributes EssentialAble to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary teamVigilant about patient and staff safety and wellbeingAble to listen and communicate clearly Person Specification Qualifications and training EssentialFull GMC RegistrationCCT Specialist Registration (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date) in intensive care medicine and one of anaesthetics, emergency medicine or acute medicine or CESR equivalentMinimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), ILETS, or graduate of a UK Medical SchoolMRCPDesirableFFICMEDICFCEMFRCAFormal teaching or instructing qualificationGood clinical practice training Skills and experience EssentialWide knowledge and experience of caring for critically ill adults and childrenWide experience of one of: anaesthesia, emergency medicine or acute medicineExperience of teachingAudit participationDesirableCritical care publications or presentationsPrevious NHS experience Clinical governance EssentialExperience of morbidity and mortality reviewEvidence of audit of own practiceDesirableStructured judgement review training Personal/professional attributes EssentialAble to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary teamVigilant about patient and staff safety and wellbeingAble to listen and communicate clearlyDisclosure 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). 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 nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrustwideAshford, CanterburyTN24 0LZUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameEast Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation TrustAddressTrustwideAshford, CanterburyTN24 0LZUnited KingdomEmployer's website