Overview
We are delighted to welcome applications for a Consultant in Critical Care to join the expanding East Kent Critical Care team at the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust. This role offers a rewarding path with opportunities for professional development, research and teaching, and a fantastic lifestyle. The Trust is investing in its Critical Care Units over the next 12 months, and we would love you to be part of this.
As a GMC registered Consultant, you will play a vital role in a progressive and forward-thinking East Kent Critical Care team. The unit operates across three locations: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate (9 beds); Kent and Canterbury Hospital (8 beds); and William Harvey Hospital (expanding to 24 beds from Spring 2022). The post, including on-call commitments, is based at the QEQM Hospital, with some sessions at the Kent and Canterbury Critical Care unit as required. There is a strong focus on critical care ultrasonography, with state-of-the-art equipment supporting focused echocardiography and bedside ultrasonography. Our team includes accredited CUSIC and FICE mentors, with two FICE supervisors. We have high-spec ultrasound equipment on all units and recently procured a new echo machine and advanced ultrasound training resources including a training mannequin with modules for transthoracic and transoesophageal echo, lung and abdominal ultrasound including a COVID module.
Details
Date posted: 12 March 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (pro rata where applicable)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 344-8641CONSAC
Job locations: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate; Margate; CT9 4AN
Job responsibilities
Please review the Supporting Documents section to access the full Job Description and Person Specification. If you have further queries please contact the line manager using the contact details at the top of the page.
Additional information on applications
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used the application may be rejected since this document is an important part of the assessment process. Support with applications is available for declared disabilities.
Please note the set interview date has been added as guidance and may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training — Essential
* Full GMC Registration
* CCT Specialist Registration (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date) in intensive care medicine and one of anaesthetics, emergency medicine or acute medicine or CESR equivalent
* Minimum of English Level 2 (GCSE grade C or equivalent), IELTS, or graduate of a UK Medical School
— Desirable
* FFICM, EDIC, FCEM, MRCP, FRCA
* Formal teaching or instructing qualification
* Good clinical practice training
Clinical governance — Essential
* Experience of morbidity and mortality review
* Evidence of audit of own practice
— Desirable
* Structured judgement review training
Skills and experience — Essential
* Wide experience caring for critically ill adults and children
* Wide experience of one of: anaesthesia, emergency medicine or acute medicine
* Previous NHS experience; experience of teaching; audit participation
— Desirable
* Critical care publications or presentations
Other requirements — Essential
* Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to travel effectively between sites
* Models the Trust values
Personal/professional attributes — Essential
* Able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Vigilant about patient and staff safety and wellbeing; able to listen and communicate clearly
Additional notices
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers for details.
Employer details
Employer: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital, Margate, Margate, CT9 4AN
Employer's website: https://www.ekhuft.nhs.uk/patients-and-visitors/
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