Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Substantive Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine to join our dynamic and friendly department, based at our Worthing Hospital site. The department is extremely forward thinking and has established itself within the research arena, with multiple presentations at National and International meetings. The hospital is located between the sea and the South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests
Main duties of the job
The clinical duties of the post include the following:
One in nine weeks as the Consultant on the Intensive care unit. There is a requirement to participate in the out of hours on call rota.
Successful candidates will play an active role in departmental teaching, research, governance, service development, and pursuing their own clinical interests. ICU Clinical Governance meetings are held every two months in conjunction with St Richard's ITU and there is a monthly Morbidity and Mortality Meetings.
We have a multidisciplinary approach to Critical Care and enjoy excellent support from respiratory physiotherapy and dietetics. We also have daily consultant-led microbiology ward rounds, and a monthly MDT critical care follow up clinic run by Outreach with direct consultant supervision.
Non-ICU DCC will be undertaken in the complementary specialty and is subject to job planning and requirements of the service
About us
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Interviews are tentatively planned to take place in Feb/March 2026and applicants will be informed of any changes accordingly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post.
Interviews are tentatively planned to take place in Feb/March 2026and applicants will be informed of any changes accordingly.
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FFICM or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- FRCA, FCEM, FRCP, other postgraduate exams
- Specific training in paediatric critical care
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant and ongoing experience in adult intensive care medicine
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- ATLS, APLS, ALS provider or equivalence
- Formal qualification in point-of-care ultrasound/ echocardiography
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
Person Specification
Experience/ Qualifications
Essential
- Basic medical degree
- FFICM or appropriate specialist qualification
- Full and specialist registration (with a licence to practise) with the GMC or be eligible for registration within six months of the interview
Desirable
- Higher Degree
- FRCA, FCEM, FRCP, other postgraduate exams
- Specific training in paediatric critical care
Clinical Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant and ongoing experience in adult intensive care medicine
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Desirable
- ATLS, APLS, ALS provider or equivalence
- Formal qualification in point-of-care ultrasound/ echocardiography
Knowledge
Desirable
- Breadth of experience in and outside specialty
Organisation and Planning
Essential
- Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams.
Desirable
- Evidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended
Teaching Skills
Essential
- Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
- Evidence of participation in audit
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Research experience
- Publications
- Prizes and honours
Career Progression
Essential
- Appropriate progression of career to date
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).
