Job summary
Applications are invited to join our forward-thinking, friendly department in Critical Care with the option of an associated specialty in either Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Respiratory Medicine at Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The successful candidate will be based at Leighton Hospital in the leafy Cheshire countryside near Crewe and Nantwich- a beautiful Cheshire market town.
Within thirty minutes of the hospital are innumerable pretty towns and villages to reside in, plus beautiful walking and cycling routes at your door. There are also a great number of schools in the surrounding area with high Ofsted ratings in both the Independent and State Sectors.
The successful applicant must have full registration with the GMC and continue to hold a Licence to Practise. The applicant must also be on the Specialist Register or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training.
The post is offered on a full-time basis; however, the Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work life balance.
Shortlisted candidates will be expected to visit the department prior to interview
The proposed AAC date is 21.01.2026.
Main duties of the job
The post's emphasis for clinical work will be on Adult Critical Care and either Acute Medicine, Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Anaesthesia.
This is a fabulous opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic doctor to join the teams to enhance links and share expertise across specialties.
The new consultant will join the existing team of e Consultants providing medical cover for the Critical Care Unit, who work closely together and act as a very supportive group with a determined ethos.
The spacious Critical Care Unit located adjacent to the theatre suite, was opened 8 years ago and has recently been expanded to provide an integrated 18 bedded area with four potential isolation rooms and the ability to cohort into a four-bedded area separate from the main unit.
This exciting opportunity also allows the successful candidate to widen their interest in one of the specified specialty areas, alongside dedicated teams of consultants who are focused on improving outcomes and patient experience.
About us
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust, which manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford, was established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008.
We employ almost 5,000 members of staff, provide around 540 hospital beds, with a range of services including accident and emergency, maternity, outpatients, therapies, and children's health.
The Trust is also part of Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership that provides a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its Be Safe Be EquiPPEd campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients, through supporting the correct use of PPE.
The results in the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10PAs and further details regarding the role are included in the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post is offered at 10PAs and further details regarding the role are included in the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Intensive Care Medicine to the standard required for gaining a UK CCT in critical care medicine. Strong interest and experience in critical care medicine.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within ICM specialty. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients admitted to Critical Care. Can undertake the breadth of interventions expected of a Critical Care Consultant in the NHS (including but not limited to advanced airway management, bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy insertion and insertion of common vascular access devices).
- Full GMC Registration
- Dual CCT in allied specialty (e.g. Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine or Medical Specialty)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine (or for established Consultants their associated specialty with equivalent experience) via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or
- European Community Rights
- MBBS or equivalent
- An appropriate higher qualification such as a post graduate qualification (FRCA, FFICM, EDIC, MRCP)
- Minimum of 1 years NHS service for substantive Consultant appointments
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Clinical experience in relevant allied specialties with demonstrably achieved learning objectives supporting future practice in Critical Care
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Eligibility to be a GMC recognized Clinical Supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- 'Eligibility to be a GMC recognized Educational Supervisor'
- Experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Life support course instructor
Clinical governance
Essential
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Ability to develop evidence based practice
- Regular commitment to continuing medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management responsibilities of Consultants
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses
Person Specification
Qualification & Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience in Intensive Care Medicine to the standard required for gaining a UK CCT in critical care medicine. Strong interest and experience in critical care medicine.
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on range of problems both emergency and elective within ICM specialty. Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients admitted to Critical Care. Can undertake the breadth of interventions expected of a Critical Care Consultant in the NHS (including but not limited to advanced airway management, bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy insertion and insertion of common vascular access devices).
- Full GMC Registration
- Dual CCT in allied specialty (e.g. Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine or Medical Specialty)
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine (or for established Consultants their associated specialty with equivalent experience) via:
- CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview)
- CESR or
- European Community Rights
- MBBS or equivalent
- An appropriate higher qualification such as a post graduate qualification (FRCA, FFICM, EDIC, MRCP)
- Minimum of 1 years NHS service for substantive Consultant appointments
- Advanced Life Support
Desirable
- Clinical experience in relevant allied specialties with demonstrably achieved learning objectives supporting future practice in Critical Care
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Eligibility to be a GMC recognized Clinical Supervisor
- Active regular participation in teaching and training of medical and para-medical colleagues
Desirable
- 'Eligibility to be a GMC recognized Educational Supervisor'
- Experience in medical education including regional teaching.
- Life support course instructor
Clinical governance
Essential
- Active consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Ability to develop evidence based practice
- Regular commitment to continuing medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
- Publications in peer reviewed journal
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Commitment to team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
Desirable
- Caring and responsible attitude to colleagues
Management
Essential
- Understanding of management responsibilities of Consultants
Desirable
- Attendance at recognised management courses
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).
