Job summary The Intensive Care Department forms part of the Anaesthetics & theatres departments. The post holder will join the existing team of 6 intensive care consultants at Queen's hospital providinganaesthetic and critical care support to a wide range of surgical specialties. There is a 1:7 service week rota with opportunities for anaesthetic list to suit interests at the Royal Derby Hospital. There is an example job plan in the attached Job Description. Work was completed on the QHB Site ICU in 2020. There are 8 funded Level ICU beds The Adult ITU at Queens Hospital in Burton houses 14 mixed dependency beds. This is up to 8 Level 3 beds. Conveniently located opposite main theatres the units open office space is allocated on the unit with appropriate secretarial support. We admit over 500 patients per year and take pride in being GPICS compliant. We have will have 7 consultant staff, although this offers a frequent on-call the level of acuity is in keeping with a small, but busy, acute hospital site. The Anaesthetics Department co-ordinates the provision of a comprehensive anaesthetic and intensive care service to all UHDB Hospitals. The Anaesthetic Department is a part of the Surgical Services Directorate comprising Anaesthesia, Surgery and Trauma & Orthopaedics. Main duties of the job In addition to any specialist interests all consultants will be involved in providing a general clinical service to the Trust. About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Date posted 04 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 320-MDQ-6956809-KJ Job locations Queens Hospital Belvedere Road Burton upon Trent DE13 0RB Job description Job responsibilities The job plan will be agreed between the appointee & the Assistant Clinical Director, on behalf of the Executive Medical Director. The duties will be subject to review from time to time in light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee & the Assistant Clinical Director with the approval of the Clinical Director. All job plans are reviewed annually following team & individual job planning meetings. The appointee will be expected to participate in this. The job plan is a prospective agreement setting out a consultants duties, responsibilities & objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education & managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments both internal & external. In addition, it includes personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives & details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan & objectives. The job plan for the first 3 months is on average 10 programmed activities per week. The ICU commitment is based on the provisional timetable shown below & reviewed following an appraisal meeting. It is recognised that the balance of the job plan will need to be discussed with the appointee. The role may involve activities at Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital, Burton, there is a 1:7 oncall commitment. Job description Job responsibilities The job plan will be agreed between the appointee & the Assistant Clinical Director, on behalf of the Executive Medical Director. The duties will be subject to review from time to time in light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee & the Assistant Clinical Director with the approval of the Clinical Director. All job plans are reviewed annually following team & individual job planning meetings. The appointee will be expected to participate in this. The job plan is a prospective agreement setting out a consultants duties, responsibilities & objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education & managerial responsibilities. It provides a clear schedule of commitments both internal & external. In addition, it includes personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives & details of the support required by the consultant to fulfil the job plan & objectives. The job plan for the first 3 months is on average 10 programmed activities per week. The ICU commitment is based on the provisional timetable shown below & reviewed following an appraisal meeting. It is recognised that the balance of the job plan will need to be discussed with the appointee. The role may involve activities at Royal Derby Hospital and Queens Hospital, Burton, there is a 1:7 oncall commitment. Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Possession of FRCA or equivalent Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia and or Intensive Care Medicine Specialty or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Postgraduate qualification or equivalent Desirable Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Possession of FFICM or Eligibility to gain this. Clinical Experience Essential 12 months experience in a United Kingdom Health Care Setting Desirable Interest in an area complimentary to existing consultants Management & Administrative Experience Essential Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance Desirable Attended a management course for consultants Teaching Experience Essential Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills Desirable Specific teaching qualification Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates Attended a recognised teaching training course Audit / Research Experience Essential Experience of & commitment to clinical audit Communication Essential Experience of formal presentations Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties Person Specification Qualifications Essential MBBS or equivalent Possession of FRCA or equivalent Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of application GMC Specialist Register for Anaesthesia and or Intensive Care Medicine Specialty or within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview Postgraduate qualification or equivalent Desirable Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty Possession of FFICM or Eligibility to gain this. Clinical Experience Essential 12 months experience in a United Kingdom Health Care Setting Desirable Interest in an area complimentary to existing consultants Management & Administrative Experience Essential Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance Desirable Attended a management course for consultants Teaching Experience Essential Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills Desirable Specific teaching qualification Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates Attended a recognised teaching training course Audit / Research Experience Essential Experience of & commitment to clinical audit Communication Essential Experience of formal presentations Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties 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 University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Queens Hospital Belvedere Road Burton upon Trent DE13 0RB Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)