Job summary
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine to join our forward-thinking and supportive team. This is a unique opportunity to work across two acute hospital sites--Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton and Yeovil District Hospital--delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients in a region known for its clinical excellence and stunning natural beauty.
The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic consultant group committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. With the opening of a new, purpose-built 22-bed Critical Care Unit at Musgrove Park Hospital, this role offers the chance to shape the future of intensive care in Somerset. The Trust is proud of its outstanding ICNARC outcomes and its CQC rating for care, reflecting the dedication of our multidisciplinary teams.
You'll be supported by experienced Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, junior doctors, and a robust governance structure. The job plan is flexible and can be tailored to your interests, whether that includes teaching, research, or contributing to the regional critical care transfer service, Retrieve. We also welcome applicants with dual accreditation or those seeking to maintain a second specialty.
Main duties of the job
As a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care to critically ill patients across Musgrove Park Hospital and Yeovil District Hospital. Your clinical expertise will be central to managing complex cases in the Intensive Care Unit, where you'll work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate treatment.
Your responsibilities will include leading ward rounds, making key decisions in patient management, and providing consultant-level input into admissions, discharges, and ongoing care. You'll be actively involved in supervising junior medical staff and Advanced Critical Care Practitioners, fostering a culture of learning and excellence. Teaching and mentoring will be a valued part of your role, with opportunities to contribute to training programs and educational initiatives within the Trust.
You'll also participate in clinical governance activities, including audits, service development, and quality improvement projects. If you have an interest in research or regional collaboration, there are opportunities to engage with the South West critical care transfer service, Retrieve, and contribute to broader system-wide initiatives.
Flexibility is a key feature of this role. The job plan can be tailored to accommodate your professional interests.
About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine to provide expert care across Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospitals. The role involves leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, managing complex ICU cases, and supervising junior doctors and ACCPs. You'll contribute to clinical governance, teaching, and service development, with opportunities to engage in research and regional transfer services. A flexible job plan supports dual accreditation or second specialty interests. With a new 22-bed Critical Care Unit opening, this is a chance to shape the future of intensive care in a Trust known for excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
For detailed job description and person specification please see document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant in Critical Care Medicine to provide expert care across Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospitals. The role involves leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, managing complex ICU cases, and supervising junior doctors and ACCPs. You'll contribute to clinical governance, teaching, and service development, with opportunities to engage in research and regional transfer services. A flexible job plan supports dual accreditation or second specialty interests. With a new 22-bed Critical Care Unit opening, this is a chance to shape the future of intensive care in a Trust known for excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
For detailed job description and person specification please see document attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- Qualifications & Registration
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MBChB or equivalent medical degree
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Intensive Care Medicine (or CESR equivalent)
- On the UK Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
- Legal right to work and reside in the UK
- Clinical Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Critical Care, including at least 2 years in general critical care
- Competence in managing critically ill patients independently
- Experience in stabilising and managing critically ill children for transfer
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication with patients, families, and colleagues
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Awareness of clinical risk management and governance
- Education & Teaching
- Experience in postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching
- Commitment to supporting junior staff and medical students
- Audit & Research
- Active participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Willingness to engage in research and guideline development
- Professional Development
- Ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth
- Reflective practice and openness to feedback
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications
- FFICM or equivalent fellowship
- Joint CCT or CESR in a second specialty (e.g. Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Medicine)
- Relevant postgraduate diploma (e.g. FRCA, MRCP, MRCEM)
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Clinical Experience
- Time spent working within the NHS
- Experience managing critically ill children, including stabilisation for transfer
- Familiarity with NHS clinical risk management systems
- Teaching & Education
- Instructor status for acute care or deteriorating patient courses
- Completion of Educational Supervisor Training
- Experience teaching across multidisciplinary teams
- Research & Governance
- Participation in clinical research, publications, or presentations
- Experience in developing and implementing clinical guidelines
- Committee involvement or leadership in audit/governance initiatives
- Leadership & Management
- Previous leadership or management roles within a clinical team
- Participation in quality improvement projects
- Understanding of NHS management structures
- Personal Attributes
- Enthusiasm for service development and innovation
- Ability to delegate effectively and maintain strong professional relationships
- Awareness of own limitations and commitment to reflective practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential Criteria
- Qualifications & Registration
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- MBChB or equivalent medical degree
- Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Intensive Care Medicine (or CESR equivalent)
- On the UK Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCT at the time of interview
- Legal right to work and reside in the UK
- Clinical Experience
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Critical Care, including at least 2 years in general critical care
- Competence in managing critically ill patients independently
- Experience in stabilising and managing critically ill children for transfer
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills
- Excellent communication with patients, families, and colleagues
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Awareness of clinical risk management and governance
- Education & Teaching
- Experience in postgraduate and multidisciplinary teaching
- Commitment to supporting junior staff and medical students
- Audit & Research
- Active participation in clinical audit and quality improvement
- Understanding of evidence-based practice
- Willingness to engage in research and guideline development
- Professional Development
- Ongoing commitment to personal and professional growth
- Reflective practice and openness to feedback
Desirable
- Additional Qualifications
- FFICM or equivalent fellowship
- Joint CCT or CESR in a second specialty (e.g. Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine, Respiratory Medicine)
- Relevant postgraduate diploma (e.g. FRCA, MRCP, MRCEM)
- Higher qualification in medical education
- Clinical Experience
- Time spent working within the NHS
- Experience managing critically ill children, including stabilisation for transfer
- Familiarity with NHS clinical risk management systems
- Teaching & Education
- Instructor status for acute care or deteriorating patient courses
- Completion of Educational Supervisor Training
- Experience teaching across multidisciplinary teams
- Research & Governance
- Participation in clinical research, publications, or presentations
- Experience in developing and implementing clinical guidelines
- Committee involvement or leadership in audit/governance initiatives
- Leadership & Management
- Previous leadership or management roles within a clinical team
- Participation in quality improvement projects
- Understanding of NHS management structures
- Personal Attributes
- Enthusiasm for service development and innovation
- Ability to delegate effectively and maintain strong professional relationships
- Awareness of own limitations and commitment to reflective practice
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).
