Overview
The post holder will join an existing team of Intensivists in Scarborough and contribute to daytime and on‑call ICU duties. The ICU at Scarborough Hospital currently admits around 400 patients per year and is staffed with 6 level‑3 beds, with future growth likely.
A brand new, purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art Intensive Care Unit opened in May 2025. The new unit has 10 individual patient rooms, a roof terrace, and excellent staff facilities.
Daytime and Overnight Coverage
Daytime ICU cover is provided by a FICM‑accredited Consultant Intensivist from 8am to 6pm every day of the week. Overnight cover may be provided by an Intensivist or an Anaesthetist (Specialist or Consultant) with an interest in ICM. The rota is currently 1:8 but is planned to expand over time. Daytime ICU cover may also be provided by a York‑based ICU consultant.
The ICU is also staffed by a robust SAS / middle‑grade / trainee rota during the day and out of hours.
Nursing Support
The nursing teams are supported by an experienced senior nurse leadership and educator team. Recruitment and staffing numbers are strong.
Clinical Information System
The intensive care unit uses the high‑performance Metavision Clinical Information System for records, which can be accessed and viewed remotely.
Working Patterns and Job Planning
Individual job plans are discussed and finalised with the Lead Clinician and Clinical Director at appointment and reviewed annually. Plans align with the Trust’s Job Planning Principles and cover clinical work, teaching, research, education, managerial responsibilities, and external commitments.
Core SPA: 1.25 PA/week (professional development, appraisal, revalidation, administration, teaching, ICU governance, and grand‑round meetings). Additional SPA may be allocated for further roles.
On‑Call Commitment
On‑call duty: 2.8 PA/week. The current rota is 1:8, consisting of 26 weeknights and 20 days plus night calls on Friday, Saturday or Sunday per year, and is a Category A rota. Unpredictable on‑call is subject to NHS standard hours monitoring. A post holder must live within 30 minutes of the hospital.
DBS Checks
All new employees will be charged for the cost of a DBS check if required for the role. Standard checks cost £27.38; enhanced checks cost £55.38. Charges are deducted from salary either in one payment or over six months, once employment starts. Volunteers and bank staff are exempt. Transgender applicants may opt for the sensitive applications route, preventing disclosure of gender or name information on their DBS certificate.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Applicants must acknowledge awareness that the selection process prohibits the use of AI to generate an application that does not accurately reflect their skills and values.
Agile and Flexible Working
All posts are eligible for flexible working from day one. Staff may request flexible working at any time and should discuss requirements with the recruiting manager.
Benefits
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, plus a lump sum and pension for dependants
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days depending on NHS Trust service
* A variety of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, through the Employee Assistance Programme
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
* Extensive learning and development opportunities
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18,000) for hard‑to‑fill positions where relocation is expected. Discuss details with the recruiting manager at interview.
About York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Trust is situated near two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York, serving approximately 800,000 people across 3,400 square miles. With eight hospital sites and about 10,000 staff, the annual turnover approaches £0.5 bn.
Sponsorship
Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, the Trust cannot offer sponsorship for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa. Applicants requiring sponsorship should assess their eligibility on the GOV.UK website.
Legal
Equal Opportunity Employer – we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, or age.
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