Job summary
Are you an ambitious and innovative Critical Care Specialist ready for your next challenge? We're looking for a dynamic individual to join our diverse team on a 12-month fixed term Locum post at Peterborough City Hospital and help us shape the future of critical care.
Our current team includes consultants dual specialising in Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine, and Respiratory Medicine, offering a collaborative environment that promotes professional growth.
In our 16-bedded, mixed Level 2 and Level 3 Critical Care Unit, you'll be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, working alongside physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, clinical psychologists, and more. You'll care for approximately 800 admissions annually, delivering life-saving care in a modern, purpose-built facility.
What We're Looking For:
An ambitious, team-oriented, and experienced consultant
Membership with the Royal College of Physicians (or equivalent experience)
Full GMC registration with a license to practice
Dual or single specialist registration within 6 months of CCT
We are open to flexible working arrangements, whether full-time, part-time, or job share.
For more details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr. Coralie Carle or Dr. Katherine Mortimore at 01733 677423 or via email at coralie.carle@nhs.net and katherine.mortimore@nhs.net.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Team Work Support: Work alongside a multi-tiered junior medical team, including trainees from FY1 to Stage 3 Intensive Care Medicine (ICM), as well as trainees from Anaesthesia, Medicine, and Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS) training programmes.
Critical Care Outreach & ICU Follow-Up: Collaborate with the 24/7 Critical Care Outreach Team, providing expertise in patient management across the hospital, as well as participating in regular ICU follow-up clinics.
Ultrasound & Echocardiography Expertise: Engage in the unit's strong focus on Ultrasound and Echocardiography, with support for Stage 2 ICM Special Study Years in Echocardiography. As part of this, contribute to the ongoing development and clinical application of these technologies in critical care.
Clinical Governance & Continuous Improvement: Participate in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) Clinical Governance meetings, held monthly.
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.
National and Regional Representation: Play an active role in the wider medical community through national and regional representation.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job 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
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice E GMC
Desirable
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine oand for Allied Specialty (if applicable)
- FFICM or DICM or EDIC
- ALS, APLS and ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Has FICM approved training in Critical Care Medicine to Consultant level or equivalent training recognised by FICM OR has a CESR application underway
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Has experience of both working well within a team and leading a team
- Has excellent written and verbal English language skills
- Has experience in using a wide range of IT
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
- Has completed several audit cycles and presented the results
- Has participated in at least one quality improvement project
- Has research / clinical effectiveness / audit related publication(s)
Research
Essential
- Has the ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Has experience of teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees to the standards required by the Royal Colleges
- Regularly participates in a teaching programme
Desirable
- Has attended a teaching course
- Has a post-graduate teaching qualification
Management
Essential
- Has undertaken additional responsibilities in previous roles
Desirable
- Has undertaken Hospital Major Incident, Medical Management and Support Course (HMIMMS)
- Has completed a management training course
- Has a management qualification
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with license to practice E GMC
Desirable
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine oand for Allied Specialty (if applicable)
- FFICM or DICM or EDIC
- ALS, APLS and ATLS provider
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Has FICM approved training in Critical Care Medicine to Consultant level or equivalent training recognised by FICM OR has a CESR application underway
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Has experience of both working well within a team and leading a team
- Has excellent written and verbal English language skills
- Has experience in using a wide range of IT
Desirable
- 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
Desirable
- Has completed several audit cycles and presented the results
- Has participated in at least one quality improvement project
- Has research / clinical effectiveness / audit related publication(s)
Research
Essential
- Has the ability to critically appraise published evidence
Desirable
- 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
Essential
- Has experience of teaching Foundation Year and Specialty Trainees to the standards required by the Royal Colleges
- Regularly participates in a teaching programme
Desirable
- Has attended a teaching course
- Has a post-graduate teaching qualification
Management
Essential
- Has undertaken additional responsibilities in previous roles
Desirable
- Has undertaken Hospital Major Incident, Medical Management and Support Course (HMIMMS)
- Has completed a management training course
- Has a management qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
