Job summary
Are you an ambitious and innovative specialist in Critical Care and Respiratory Medicine? We are inviting applications for a Locum Consultant to join our welcoming and forward-thinking team at Peterborough City Hospital. This post is offered on a 12-month fixed term basis to provide maternity leave cover.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated clinician to work in a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. You will be based in our 16-bedded Critical Care Unit, which includes both Level 2 and Level 3 beds, managing approximately 800 admissions per year. The unit is staffed by a supportive and experienced team, including physiotherapists, dietitians, speech and language therapists, and clinical psychologists.
Our consultant body includes experts dual-trained in Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine, and Respiratory Medicine, fostering a rich environment of learning, development, and innovation.
Applicants should have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine and their allied specialty (e.g., Respiratory Medicine), or be within 6 months of achieving CCT at the time of interview.
Our department values learning, development, and a strong team ethos.
To learn more or arrange an informal visit, please contact Dr Coralie Carle - coralie.carle@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post includes an annualised job plan, covering both predictable and unpredictable Direct Clinical Care (DCC) activities. In addition to participating in the Critical Care on-call rota, you will undertake a flexible number of clinical sessions per week in their allied specialty (e.g., Respiratory Medicine), with the total number of sessions agreed annually. This approach allows for greater flexibility and supports a balanced and sustainable workload throughout the year.
Key responsibilities include:
Clinical Care: Provide expert care to patients within the Critical Care Unit (Level 2 and Level 3) and the Respiratory Medicine service, managing complex cases and delivering high-quality, life-saving treatment.
Teaching and Education: Actively engage in the education and professional development of junior doctors, medical students, and other healthcare professionals. Provide clinical supervision, teaching, and mentorship.
Quality Improvement & Service Development: Contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical services and quality initiatives. Lead or participate in audits, research, and clinical governance activities.
Administrative Duties: Complete necessary documentation, attend departmental meetings, and collaborate with the leadership team.
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.
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 and Respiratory Medicine
- 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
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 participated in quality improvement projects
- Has research / clinical effectiveness / audit related publication(s)
- Has completed several audit cycles and presented the results
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 and Respiratory Medicine
- 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
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 participated in quality improvement projects
- Has research / clinical effectiveness / audit related publication(s)
- Has completed several audit cycles and presented the results
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).
