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One of your referees should be the Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer of your most recent NHS employer (or their nominated deputy), or equivalent for applicants from outside of the NHS.For applicants from outside of the NHS, referees to validate a period of three consecutive years of employment.For internal candidates, your referees should be your Clinical Director and Clinical Lead.For applicants who are still in a training post, or have completed training within the past year and have not worked in a non-training NHS role since then, a reference from EACH of your two most recent Educational Supervisors.Main duties of the jobThe Consultant will provide consultant-led care within Medway NHS Foundation Trust's CQC-rated "Outstanding" ICU and HDU. Key responsibilities include:Deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based care for critically ill patients, including daily ward rounds and MDT reviews.Participate in the critical care on-call rota, providing 24-hour consultant cover and leadership for complex cases and outreach.Supervise and teach medical students, trainees, nurses, and Advanced Critical Care Practitioners (ACCPs).Contribute to departmental and regional education, simulation, and ultrasound training programmes.Engage in quality improvement, clinical audit, governance, and research activities, including national and international trials.Support service development, including critical care rehabilitation, workforce planning, and strategic initiatives.Maintain professional standards, participate in appraisal and CPD, and ensure compliance with Trust policies and regulations.Demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Trust's values: Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open, and Together.This role combines clinical excellence, education, leadership, and innovation to maintain and enhance the department's outstanding service.About usHere at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment.Would you like to work flexibly? In the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement which will not mean sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We aim to support you to work flexibly in a way that will suit you and us.All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme.We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under-represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce.All staff at Medway comply the Trusts and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.Job responsibilitiesThe Consultant in Critical Care Medicine will join Medway NHS Foundation Trusts Outstanding Critical Care team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to critically ill patients across Medway and Swale. The post holder will provide consultant-led clinical management within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU), contribute to education, research, and service development, and participate in the consultant on-call rota to ensure continuous high-quality critical care provision.The consultant will also play a key role in multidisciplinary teamwork, supporting the Trusts vision of delivering The Best of Care by the Best People.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Consultant in Critical Care Medicine will join Medway NHS Foundation Trusts Outstanding Critical Care team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care to critically ill patients across Medway and Swale. The post holder will provide consultant-led clinical management within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and High Dependency Unit (HDU), contribute to education, research, and service development, and participate in the consultant on-call rota to ensure continuous high-quality critical care provision.The consultant will also play a key role in multidisciplinary teamwork, supporting the Trusts vision of delivering The Best of Care by the Best People.Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide expert, consultant-level care to patients within the ICU and HDU, ensuring evidence-based, patient-centred management.Undertake daily consultant ward rounds and multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, ensuring timely decision-making and continuity of care.Participate in the critical care consultant on-call rota (currently 1:12, transitioning to a dual 1:8 rota following workforce expansion), providing 24-hour consultant cover for emergency admissions and ongoing patient management.Lead and support the delivery of a holistic critical care service encompassing the full patient pathway admission, stabilisation, ongoing care, rehabilitation, and discharge planning.Provide leadership in emergency situations and contribute to the hospitals rapid response and outreach services.Collaborate closely with anaesthesia, acute medicine, emergency medicine, surgery, and other specialties to ensure integrated and coordinated care for critically ill patients.Ensure effective communication with patients and their families, maintaining professionalism, empathy, and transparency.Promote and participate in the development of critical care sub-specialties such as rehabilitation, echocardiography, and point-of-care ultrasonography (FICE/FUSIC/BSE).Ensure documentation and record-keeping are completed to the highest standard, utilising the Trusts electronic patient record system (Metavision).Education, Training, and SupervisionSupervise and teach medical students, junior doctors, Advanced Critical Care Practitioners (ACCPs), nurses, and allied health professionals within the department.Act as an educational and clinical supervisor for trainees, supporting their professional development in line with GMC and Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine standards.Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education programmes, including simulation-based training, ultrasound teaching, and courses such as BASIC and ICMReady.Support the Trusts strong academic partnerships with the Kent & Medway Medical School and Guys, Kings & St Thomas Medical School.Participate in mentoring programmes for new consultants and contribute to the Trusts Advanced Medical Leadership Programme.Assist in the assessment and appraisal of trainees and non-medical practitioners within the department.Quality Improvement, Audit, and GovernanceActively participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and departmental performance.Lead or contribute to audits relevant to critical care practice and present findings at departmental and Trust meetings.Engage with Trust governance systems, participating in morbidity and mortality meetings, incident reviews, and learning events.Support implementation of national guidelines, best practice standards, and compliance with the Intensive Care Society and Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine recommendations.Contribute to the departments ICNARC data collection, analysis, and benchmarking processes.Participate in policy development, risk management, and continuous improvement in safety and service delivery.Research and InnovationEngage actively with the departments established research programme, which participates in national and international clinical trials.Contribute as a principal or co-investigator in relevant research studies and promote evidence-based practice.Encourage trainee and multidisciplinary participation in research, innovation, and audit.Support the integration of research findings into clinical pathways to enhance patient outcomes.Leadership and Service DevelopmentProvide visible and effective clinical leadership within the critical care service and across the wider organisation.Work collaboratively with the Clinical Director, Divisional Leadership Team, and other consultants to develop and implement the departmental strategy.Participate in workforce planning, recruitment, and development of trainees, ACCPs, and multidisciplinary staff.Take on designated departmental leadership roles in areas such as governance, simulation, ultrasound, education, or rehabilitation, based on interest and experience.Support the continued expansion and enhancement of the critical care service, including the move to a dual consultant rota and expanded consultant team.Contribute to local and regional critical care networks, promoting collaboration and sharing of best practice.Supporting Professional Activities (SPA)Devote 2 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week to Supporting Professional Activities, including continuing professional development (CPD), appraisal, and revalidation.Undertake educational supervision, audit, governance activity, and contribution to service improvement.Participate in annual appraisal and demonstrate engagement with CPD as per GMC requirements.Additional SPA time may be negotiated after 12 months for departmental or Trust-wide responsibilities.Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain full registration and a licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC).Adhere to Trust policies and clinical governance frameworks.Participate in annual appraisal and revalidation processes.Maintain confidentiality and comply with information governance standards.Ensure familiarity with and adherence to policies on infection prevention and control, safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion.Agree to live within 30 minutes drive of Medway Maritime Hospital (or ensure equivalent on-call arrangements).Trust Vision and ValuesAll staff are expected to demonstrate commitment to the Trusts values in daily practice:Bold We are inspiring and ambitious in delivering care.Every Person Counts We are respectful, compassionate, and supportive.Sharing and Open We communicate honestly and learn from experience.Together We are inclusive, collaborative, and responsible.The Trust aims to provide The Best of Care by the Best People through teamwork, innovation, and professionalism.Workforce, Education, and EnvironmentMedway NHS Foundation Trust employs over 5,000 staff and treats more than half a million patients annually. The hospital has strong academic and educational links with the Kent & Medway Medical School and other London universities, offering an excellent environment for professional growth and multidisciplinary collaboration.Consultants are encouraged to take part in leadership development, mentorship, and advanced training opportunities. New consultants benefit from structured induction and peer support, ensuring a smooth transition into consultant practice.The Trust is based in the thriving Medway towns within the Thames Gateway, a region of ongoing investment offering affordable housing, excellent transport links, and proximity to both London (45 minutes by high-speed rail) and the Kent countryside.Wellbeing and EqualityThe wellbeing of staff is central to the Trusts culture. Medway offers:Occupational Health and Employee Assistance ProgrammesCoaching and mentoring supportInclusive staff networks (BAME, LGBT+, Armed Forces, and (Dis)Ability)Free 24/7 onsite gym accessFlexible working opportunities and wellbeing initiativesThe Trust actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring all staff are treated fairly and have access to development opportunities.Additional ResponsibilitiesParticipate in departmental meetings, committees, and service planning groups as required.Support hospital-wide improvement programmes and Trust initiatives.Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade and nature of the post as agreed with the Clinical Director or Chief Medical Officer.Maintain a professional approach at all times, acting as an ambassador for the Critical Care Department and Medway NHS Foundation Trust.Person SpecificationQualificationsFull GMC Registration with license to practiceEntry onto the specialist register as CCT in single ICM or CCT in or within 6 months of anticipated CCT or having submitted CESR application at interview dateExperienceExperience of supervising core trainees and registrars, and other nonmedical professionals; preferably with an educational qualificationSkillsCommitted to specialityFICE/ FUSIC/ BSE certificationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.£109,725 to £145,478 a year #J-18808-Ljbffr