Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Intensive Care +/- Anaesthesia

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Job summary

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting for a consultant in Intensive Care Medicine (+/- another specialty) to join the friendly and forward thinking team of 12 intensive care consultants.

Main duties of the job

Candidates who are unable, for personal reasons, to work full-time are eligible to apply and, if successful, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis, in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Applicants must be fully registered with the GMC and hold a license to practice. Applicants must have entry on the GMC Specialist Register via CCT (proposed CCT date must be within six months of the interview date), CESR or European Community Rights. Interested candidates with a proposed CCT date beyond six months are still advised to apply for the post as further appointments are envisaged in the near future.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7622705

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Full registration with the General Medical Council, and to be named on the specialist register within 6 months of interview

MBChB

FICM or equivalent

Fellowship in parent specialty where appropriate

Formal postgraduate training in medical education and medical leadership

ALS

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential Requirements

Full registration with the General Medical Council, and to be named on the specialist register within 6 months of interview

MBChB

FICM or equivalent

Fellowship in parent specialty where appropriate

Formal postgraduate training in medical education and medical leadership

ALS

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council
  • CCT in ICM (or equivalent within 6 months)

Knowledge

Essential

  • ALS

Desirable

  • Higher Medical Degree or Diploma
  • Formal postgraduate medical leadership training
  • Trauma course
  • Formal postgraduate medical education training

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive UK experience in Intensive Care

Skills

Essential

  • GMC-mandated Clinical Supervisor
  • Evidence of participation in Research Projects

Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement Projects
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Full registration with the General Medical Council
  • CCT in ICM (or equivalent within 6 months)

Knowledge

Essential

  • ALS

Desirable

  • Higher Medical Degree or Diploma
  • Formal postgraduate medical leadership training
  • Trauma course
  • Formal postgraduate medical education training

Experience

Essential

  • Comprehensive UK experience in Intensive Care

Skills

Essential

  • GMC-mandated Clinical Supervisor
  • Evidence of participation in Research Projects

Desirable

  • Evidence of participation in Quality Improvement Projects

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Critical Care Clinical Director

Matthew Jackson

Matthew.Jackson@Stockport.nhs.uk

01614194228

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-A-25-7622705

Job locations

Stepping Hill Hospital

Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE


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