Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine
The closing date is 07 December 2025
The appointee will join the well‑established Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Integrated Pain Services as a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine as part of a service development plan for a new 22‑bedded Intensive Care Unit under the new Acute Surgical Block (ASB) set to complete in autumn 2025.
Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine or be within six months of CCT accreditation. The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive high‑quality service to the department as a consultant intensivist.
The Clinical Lead for Intensive Care Medicine at Luton and Dunstable Hospital is Dr Raza. The post involves regular daytime ICM commitment and out‑of‑hours on‑call ICM consultant commitment.
Luton and Dunstable Hospital is located within easy access to central London and the Midlands. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes' drive.
Main Duties
* Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients requiring Intensive Care.
* To undertake duties as part of the on‑call out‑of‑hours consultant rota.
* To work constructively and flexibly with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Integrated Pain Management to provide the best care for patients.
* Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
* To actively participate in department‑ and Trust‑level clinical governance and audit.
* To have responsibility for and actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD), with time and financial support from the Trust.
About Us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas on two busy sites. State‑of‑the‑art facilities and access to cutting‑edge health care are at the heart of what we do.
The role is within the scope of current legislation and COVID‑19 vaccination status will remain part of routine Occupational Health checks.
Patient Safety and Occupational Health
Applicants will be subject to full Occupational Health clearance, Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks and must hold full UK Medical/Dental registration at the time of application.
Vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who do not receive interview invitation within 28 days of the closing date should assume their application was unsuccessful.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Medical degree (MB ChB or equivalent)
* FFICM or equivalent
* Other relevant qualifications eg DICM, EDIC, FRCA, MRCP, FRCP
Registration
* Full GMC registration (Licence to Practice mandatory before employment)
* CCT in ICM (or within 6 months of completion)
* CESR in ICM (must be on the specialist register at application)
* Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region
Clinical Effectiveness
* Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding for Children and Adults
* Current ALS provider status (or European equivalent)
* Participation in relevant national audits
* Implementation of evidence‑based guidelines
Teaching
* Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students
* Attendance of “Teaching the Teachers” or similar course
* GMC registered educational supervisor
* Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks
* Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff in the multidisciplinary team
* Leadership skills
* Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
Clinical Governance
* Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance
Personnel Circumstances
* Residence within 10 miles of the hospital for on‑call emergencies
* Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience
* Training and experience equivalent to UK CCT in Intensive Care Medicine
* Record of regular attendance at national specialty meetings or up‑to‑date CPD activity related to ICM
* Able to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients
* Use of ultrasound in critical care
* Accreditation in point‑of‑care ultrasound course (eg FICE or POCUS)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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