Consultant in Anaesthesia WSI in Intensive Care Medicine

Consultant in Anaesthesia WSI in Intensive Care MedicineWe are seeking an enthusiastic, innovative, and progressive individual Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia to join our "Outstanding" CQC-rated Critical Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a highly recognised and forward-thinking specialty within the Trust. The appointee will primarily work at the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) but may provide services at other sites as needed.Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or be eligible within six months of the interview date, with extensive training and experience in both critical care and anaesthesia. We welcome candidates with additional clinical or diagnostic skills that will enhance our team, such as accreditation in ultrasound.The job plan will incorporate a 50:50 split of daytime clinical activity between critical care and anaesthesia. The successful applicant will contribute to a dedicated consultant roster that covers both day and night shifts, with an on-call rota aiming for 1 in 16 soon.This job is a substantive post.Closing date: 6th January 2026Interview date: 15th January 2026Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity to join Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust as a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia. The post supports the expansion of our critical care and anaesthetic services at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), with potential cross-site responsibilities. We welcome applicants with additional clinical, educational, or leadership interests that will enrich our consultant team.Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible within six months of interview, with broad training and experience in both intensive care and anaesthesia. We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who will contribute to service development, innovation, and excellence in patient care. The Trust is committed to supporting consultants through leadership development, education, and quality improvement. Our Critical Care service is rated "Outstanding" by the CQC, and our Anaesthesia Directorate is recognised for its strong training culture and multidisciplinary collaboration.This post offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performing, collaborative team delivering outstanding care across both intensive care and anaesthesia. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about clinical excellence, education, and innovation.About usSandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.Job responsibilitiesFor more information on the job role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.For an informal discussion, please contact:Dr Krishnan KP, Clinical Director for Anaesthesia & ICMTel: 01215531831. Email: k.krishnan@nhs.netProfessor Jonathan Hulme: Consultant in Critical Care and Anaesthesia and joint Specialty Lead Critical Care Service:Tel: 0121 507 5458 Email: jonathan.hulme@nhs.netPerson SpecificationQualificationsFull GMC registration & license to practiceEligible to work in the UKFRCAFFICMAdditional postgraduate qualifications, especially MRCPAdvanced Training in intensive care medicineExperience in critical care ultrasoundClinical ExperienceCCT in Intensive Care MedicineAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the management of emergencies in Critical care and AnaesthesiaAbility to take full and independent responsibility for the care of patientsDemonstrates a clear, logical approach to clinical problems and an appropriate level of clinical knowledgeAble to prioritise clinical needOther experience relevant to needs of the department e.g., complex airway managementSpecial interests that complement the existing consultantsManagement, Leadership and Administrative Experience:Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectivelyAbility to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressuresAbility to motivate and develop the multi-disciplinary team, balancing departmental and personal objectivesEvidence of longstanding engagement with the community in which acute healthcare is delivered eg via representatives of community groups and local charitiesEvidence of longstanding public health engagement with communities represented in the patient groups treated at SWBExperience and delivery at regional or national level of medical leadership and representationDefined leadership or quality improvement qualificationsClinical EffectivenessDemonstrates clear understanding of quality improvement and clinical governance within the NHSExperience of conducting clinical audit or QIPsAbility to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision-making.Enthusiasm to embrace developments in ICM and parent specialtyEvidence of innovative development and implementation of guidanceEvidence of involving patients in practiceExperience in risk managementTeaching and Training experience:Ability to teach clinical skills to medical and nursing staff and other disciplinesThe ability to appraise junior doctors and other staffFormal training in teachingDefined educational roles or qualifications including representation for doctors in trainingHigher qualification in medical educationInstructor qualification in adult life support via Resuscitation Council UK, or equivalentInstructor qualification in paediatric life support via Resuscitation Council UK, or equivalentExperience in Simulation TrainingQualification in how health, illness, and healthcare are shaped by cultural, social, and political factorsResearch, Innovation and Service Improvement ExperienceAbility to apply research outcomes to clinical problemsAn awareness of current specialty developments, initiatives, and issuesKnowledge and experience of the application of information technology to anaestheticsPublications in relevant peer-reviewed journals in the last five years.Evidence of having undertaken original researchHigher Degree e.g., MSc/MD/PhDCurrent Certificate of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in ResearchProfessional and Multi-disciplinary team working and communicationAbility to work well with colleagues and within a teamGood spoken and written English language skillsCommunicates effectively with patients, relatives, colleagues, nurses, and allied health professionalsInformation technology skillsEvidence of ability to work with multi-professional teams and to establish good professional relationshipsEvidence of patient and colleague feedbackPersonal AttributesEnergy and enthusiasm and the ability to work under pressureAn enquiring and critical approach to workCaring attitude to patientsAbility to communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, relatives, GPs, nurses, other staff, and agencies.Commitment to Continuing Medical Education and Professional DevelopmentFlexible and adaptive attitudePunctual and reliableDemonstrates initiative in personal practice.Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at a local level.Other Requirements:Appropriate Immigration Status (where appropriate)An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.Personal CircumstancesResidence within a reasonable distance of Midland Metropolitan University HospitalAbility to undertake clinical commitments at any of the Trust's sitesDisclosure 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.Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH)Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) #J-18808-Ljbffr