Job summary We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual for this new, full time post to join the Intensive Care teams at Leeds. Adult Critical Care at Leeds has a total of 84 beds across two sites covering a range of secondary and tertiary services and providing a substantial amount of undergraduate and postgraduate education and training. Leeds General Infirmary is a Major Trauma Centre with specialties including Neurosurgery and Cardiac Surgery. St James University Hospital is a transplant centre with specialties including oncology and thoracic surgery. You will be joining a large but friendly department with a diverse range of interests and subspecialties INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY 22 MAY 2025. Main duties of the job We are seeking candidates that are committed to working with us to develop and advance tertiary Intensive Care Services. We are happy to look to tailor job plans to align with the career aspirations of successful candidates, including potential cross site working in ICM, as well as sessions in anaesthesia or another speciality depending on candidate CCT. As a large and busy hospital trust LTHT offers a plethora of opportunities with regard specialist services, teaching, POCUS, research and innovation. The successful applicant should possess FFICM (and the relevant equivalent in anaesthesia or another speciality the candidate wishes to perform) and should be included on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at the time of interview, if currently within a training programme within the UK. In accordance with the consultant appointment regulations, all other categories of doctors must be on the Specialist Register. Applicants should have established skills in Intensive Care. A strong commitment to service development is desirable. Consideration will be given to applicants who wish to work full or part time and those wishing to job share. If shortlisted, you will be required to give a 10-minute presentation on: What does excellence in Intensive Care look like in 2030? About us clinical expertise and medical technology. We care for people from all over the country as well as the 780,000 residents of Leeds itself. The Trust has a budget of £1.1 billion. Our 20,000 staff ensure that every year we see and treat over 1,500,000 people in our 2,000 beds or out-patient settings, comprising 100,000 day cases, 125,000 in-patients, 260,000 A&E visits and 1,050,000 out-patient appointments. We operate from 7 hospitals on 5 sites all linked by the same vision, philosophy and culture to be the best for specialist and integrated care. Our vision is based on The Leeds Way, which is a clear statement of who we are and what we believe, founded on values of working that were put forward by our own staff. Our values are to be: Patient-centred Fair Collaborative Accountable Empowered We believe that by being true to these values, we will consistently achieve and continuously improve our results in relation to our goals, which are to be: 1. The best for patient safety, quality and experience 2. The best place to work 3. A centre of excellence for specialist services, education, research and innovation 4. Hospitals that offer seamless, integrated care 5. Financially sustainable Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number C9298-CON-897 Job locations St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Leeds General Infirmary Great George Street Leeds LS13EX Job description Job responsibilities 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST 1. To work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive critical care service within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. 2. To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already established within the Trust. 3. To support the Trusts clinical business strategies for all medical and surgical specialties, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available. 4. To participate with other colleagues in the provision of comprehensive medical training 5. To participate in, and progress, the delivery of clinical governance and business strategies within critical care medicine. 6. To work with other members within the Department of Adult Critical Care in providing a highly effective and efficient clinical service to the Trust. 7. To work in a multi- disciplinary team in the provision of a Critical Care Outreach service. Job description Job responsibilities 2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST 1. To work with other consultant colleagues in the provision of a comprehensive critical care service within the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust. 2. To maintain and expand the excellence of teaching and research already established within the Trust. 3. To support the Trusts clinical business strategies for all medical and surgical specialties, taking account of the changes in clinical practice and new technologies available. 4. To participate with other colleagues in the provision of comprehensive medical training 5. To participate in, and progress, the delivery of clinical governance and business strategies within critical care medicine. 6. To work with other members within the Department of Adult Critical Care in providing a highly effective and efficient clinical service to the Trust. 7. To work in a multi- disciplinary team in the provision of a Critical Care Outreach service. Person Specification Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential FFICM specialty register or within 6 months. The job could also support applicants with second CCT in a signed specialty e.g. Anaesthesia. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Desirable Experience of instigating, running and publishing research projects. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application. Desirable Attendance at recognised management course. Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in intensive care medicine and any allied specialty. Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in intensive care medicine with experience in Tertiary Centre Intensive Care. Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Desirable A demonstrated commitment to developing or advancing tertiary critical care services, to meet evolving population needs. Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent qualification. On FFICM specialty register or within 6 months. The job could also support applicants with a second CCT in a signed specialty e.g. Anaesthesia. Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Desirable Relevant higher degree. Person Specification Training, Research, Teaching & Audit Essential FFICM specialty register or within 6 months. The job could also support applicants with second CCT in a signed specialty e.g. Anaesthesia. Evidence of the ability to carry out medical research. Experience in training undergraduate medical students and postgraduate doctors. Experience of participation in regular clinical audit. Desirable Experience of instigating, running and publishing research projects. Previous attendance on Appraisal Techniques and Small Group Teaching Workshops. Management, Interpersonal Skills & Other Requirements Essential Understanding of current issues in the NHS. Well organised and skilled in good time management. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrate ability to relate to and work within a team. Hold full GMC Registration with a license to practice. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register via: -CCT (proposed CCT date must be within 6 months of interview) CESR (or) international applicants should comply with the GMC specialty registration process. CESR applicants must be on the relevant Specialist Register at the time of application. Desirable Attendance at recognised management course. Experience Essential Must be able to demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in intensive care medicine and any allied specialty. Specifically, must demonstrate higher training in intensive care medicine with experience in Tertiary Centre Intensive Care. Evidence of continuous career progression consistent with personal circumstances. Desirable A demonstrated commitment to developing or advancing tertiary critical care services, to meet evolving population needs. Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent qualification. On FFICM specialty register or within 6 months. The job could also support applicants with a second CCT in a signed specialty e.g. Anaesthesia. Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and hold a current licence to practice. YOUR GMC NUMBER MUST BE CLEARLY STATED IN YOUR APPLICATION FORM. Eligibility to work in the UK. Is up to date and fit to practise safely. Desirable Relevant higher degree. 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 Leeds Teaching Hospitals Address St. James's University Hospital Beckett Street Leeds LS9 7TF Employer's website https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)