Consultant Intensive Care Medicine

Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic and self‑motivated consultant to join our department as a Substantive Consultant in Intensive Care, starting March 2026. Main duties of the job There is a local mentorship programme for newly appointed consultants within the Department. The successful appointee would be expected to actively support and join activities on the ICU including quarterly M&M, Board meetings, weekly Mortality reviews (concurrent with MDT), and twice‑yearly cross site clinical governance meeting when Audit and Quality Improvement Projects are presented. About us Our Trust is one of England's top‑performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award‑winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use. We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid. We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future. We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and under‑represented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring. If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probation. Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites. Details Date posted 07 November 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £109,725 to £145,478 a year incl. HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full‑time Reference number 289-PC-104 Job locations Chelsea Site 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Job description Job responsibilities There will be a level of expectation of cross site working at West Middlesex Hospital ICU in emergency situations or as part of a regular Job Plan. Chelsea ICU participates in ICNARC and works closely within the North‑West London Critical Care Network. Refer to the job description Person Specification Education and qualifications Essential Full Registration with GMC CCT in Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent (or within 6 months of inclusion on Specialist register at time of interview) FFICM or equivalent Desirable FRCA or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Higher Degree Experience Essential Experience with management of high‑risk patients Implementation of Audit and Quality Improvement Processes Experience teaching, training and supervising resident doctors Desirable Experience in establishing a service such as Post-ICU Rehabilitation Clinic Involvement in Innovation projects & research Previous consultant‑level experience Understanding and involvement in Ethics and Governance Skills and knowledge Essential Experience in intensive care medicine Experience in burns intensive care Excellent communication Ability to participate in and lead multidisciplinary Critical Care team Ability to work with colleagues in a team and delegate appropriately Good IT skills Desirable Experience in Anaesthetics 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Chelsea Site 369 Fulham Road London SW10 9NH Employer's website https://www.chelwest.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr