Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
The closing date is 12 March 2026
We are seeking a substantive Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive Medicine to join our modern ITU/HDU at Kettering General Hospital, part of the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high‑quality care across a wide and complex case mix, within a supportive and forward‑looking team. With excellent facilities, strong links across medical and surgical specialties, and a commitment to innovation, education, and patient‑centred care, this role offers both professional growth and the chance to shape the future of a developing service.
Main duties of the job
There is a 10‑week rolling job plan associated with this post. ITU and on‑call duties are delivered during the first five weeks with a shift pattern consisting of 12.5‑ and 8‑hour days, and night shifts where DCC is from 8pm to 11pm with on‑call from home thereafter.
For consultants with a subspecialty in anaesthetics their job plan includes approximately three weeks of an average of six theatre sessions per week, which include various specialties including general surgery, trauma, orthopaedics, ENT, maxillo‑facial surgery, urology, plastic surgery.
The appointee is expected to offer some flexibility in these sessions, although the theatre rota will generally be produced up to four weeks in advance, and it is normal practice to allocate appointees regular lists to allow for the development of team building, specific skill sets relating to areas of interest and ongoing working relationships.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job responsibilities
For the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
* Full registration with GMC, or eligible to apply.
* FRCA or equivalent
* FFICM/EDIC
* CCT or CESR in Intensive care medicine (or within 6 months of interview)
* CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of interview)
* All round experience of general and regional anaesthesia, obstetrics and paediatrics
* Current certification in ALS
* Higher/academic qualification
* Current certification in any of the following (or equivalent): ATLS, APLS, EPLS, ATACC
* Instructor in one or more Advanced Life Support courses
* Membership of the ICS/ FICM
Teaching/Audit/Service Improvement
* Effective participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects
* Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Academic achievements and Research
* Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department e.g. FICE (or similar), Teaching qualifications, management training
* Publications in recognised journals/Presentations at National or International Conferences
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.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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