Introduction to the Role
The department of Intensive Care Medicine at University Hospitals Plymouth is looking to appoint a new consultant colleague to join our existing team of 19 Intensivists who lead the delivery of exceptional quality care to a diverse range of General and Neurosciences Intensive Care patients in a busy Tertiary and Major Trauma Centre.
Job Summary
This is a full‑time substantive Intensive Care Consultant post suitable for an enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated individual who wants to practice the best intensive care medicine for a broad range of patients, whilst developing interests in education, academia or clinical management, all while living in one of the most stunning parts of the country. Our consultant team includes Intensivists who provide clinical sessions in other specialties—including Anaesthesia, Acute Medicine and Respiratory Medicine—as well as individuals with significant academic roles at the University of Plymouth or who support the regional critical care transfer service (Retrieve).
We pride ourselves on being a friendly and welcoming department. We regularly meet up outside of work for social events and maintain a supportive and collegiate approach towards each other and the wider department.
Main Duties of the Job
Title: Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine.
Relationships: The post holder will interact with members of the medical teams and nursing staff, and also with all other hospital staff associated with patient care. He or she will be a member of the directorate interacting with colleagues and trainees.
Accountability: The post holder will be managerially responsible to the Clinical Director and professionally responsible to the Medical Director.
Applicants should hold a CCT or equivalent in Intensive Care Medicine, or be within 6 months of completing training. We welcome applicants who have a single CCT in ICM or who hold joint or dual CCTs with anaesthesia, medicine or emergency medicine.
Benefits
Full GMC registration is required. Clinical leadership and teaching opportunities are available. Flexible working arrangements may be considered prior to application submission.
Details
* Date posted: 20 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
* Grade: Consultant
* Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
* Reference number: 216‑G1‑INT7679303
* Job location: Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH
Job Responsibilities
Together with the other Intensive Care consultants, the post holder will be responsible for supervising patient management within the General and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Units and the delivery of high‑quality intensive care within the Trust. The post holder will also be expected to be actively involved in governance, administrative, teaching, continuing medical education, research, audit and quality improvement activities of the department. Work is organised in an 18‑week rolling programme, with daytime sessions Monday through Sunday from 0800 to 1800/1900 and an evening on‑call session from 1700 to 2100. A non‑resident on‑call service provides coverage after 2100.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
* Full GMC registration and Specialist Register entry within 6 months of achieving it, or within 6 months of qualification.
* FFCIM, EDIC or Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine, or equivalent.
* FRCA, MRCP, FCEM or equivalent within dual specialty (if applicable).
* Training and experience equivalent to Advanced Level in Intensive Care Medicine, as defined by Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine.
* Wide practical experience and understanding of intensive care medicine, with recent experience managing the clinical workload of a large multidisciplinary intensive care unit to the highest possible standards.
* Information technology skills.
* Experience in audit and clinical governance and evidence of ability to manage the clinical team of a large intensive care unit.
* Evidence of ability and commitment to teach trainees, undergraduates, nursing staff and other professions.
* A well‑presented CV and an ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff, both orally and in writing.
* Strong continued commitment to the process of research and audit, and ability to apply an evidence‑based approach to clinical problems.
Desirable Requirements
* Possession of a higher degree (MD, PhD).
* Additional training in general medicine, neuro‑intensive care and paediatric intensive care.
* A period of training in a centre outside the regional training scheme either abroad or in the UK.
* Additional skills relevant to intensive care (e.g., echocardiography, bronchoscopy, ultrasound).
* Formal management training.
* Formal educational qualification and experience as a life‑support (e.g., ATLS, APLS, ALS, CRISP) instructor.
* Experience and expertise in simulation training.
* Excellent presentation skills.
* Leadership skills and willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels.
* Peer‑reviewed publications of original research relevant to intensive care, research skills and supervised original research.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify no prior convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, see the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, see the NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Derriford Hospital
Plymouth
PL6 8DH
Website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/
EEO Statement
We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.
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