Job summary
We are looking to appoint to a Whole-Time Locum Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine, required to work in Critical Care at the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust based at Northern General Hospital and Royal Hallamshire Hospital. This is a fixed-term post for six months from the start date of the post.

We would welcome applications from candidates across the full spectrum of experience, from those who have recently completed training to those who have well-established careers.

Any candidate who is unable for personal reasons to work full-time will be eligible to be considered for the post; if such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis with the Trust in consultation with consultant colleagues.

Should any further vacancies arise shortlisted applicants will be considered.

Main duties of the job
The appointee will, together with consultant colleagues, be responsible for the provision of critical care medicine to the Trust.

Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, evidence-based critical care medicine.
• Maintain and improve standards and quality of critical care services.
• Supervise and train junior staff in both critical cares as required.
• Maintain skills and update knowledge base meeting the Continuing Education and Professional Development requirements of the relevant professional body e.g. Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of Anaesthetists.
• Participate in the audit programme of the Department.
• Lead tutorials and departmental meetings, in rotation with other Consultant staff.
• Participate in the Critical Care Consultant on-call rota at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
• Be prepared to work on the General Critical Care Units at RHH and NGH, and the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at NGH.
• The successful candidate would inevitably have responsibility for resource utilisation and would be expected to be aware of and take part in the Directorate business planning process which governs new developments.
• Be jointly responsible for organising the intensive care resident doctor rota.

The successful candidate will work according to the terms and conditions of the new consultant contract.

About us
Located on rolling hills and dissected by river valleys, Sheffield is one of the greenest and most wooded cities in Europe. More than a third of the city lies inside the beautiful Peak District National Park, and it is virtually surrounded by open countryside. Its central location and excellent transport links also means it is less than two hours from most major metropolitan areas.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's busiest and most successful NHS foundation trusts. This is an exceptional opportunity to join an award winning and internationally recognised team, with a focus on innovation, research and high quality care, as well as family friendly working, and we are keen to discuss with individuals about how we can support their ambitions.

Details
Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 190-STH-26-203
Job locations: Northern General Hospital/Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the supporting job description and person specification which will outline the duties of the role including an indicative job plan.

The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC with a valid licence to practice. For further information please visit the GMC website and click on the Registration and Licensing link. You will also have completed Specialist Training (or equivalent) and be entered on the Specialist Register of the GMC, or have a CCT date within six months of the date of interview.

Non-UK/EEA applicants should ensure they are aware of the recent changes to the Immigration rules. For further information on how this may affect your application visit the UK Government website.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Full Registration with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Name on the specialist register for relevant specialty or eligible within 6 months of the date of the interview. If an applicant is UK trained, they must also be a holder of a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), or be within six months of award of CCT by date of interview.
• If applying for a dual specialty job then will need the relevant postgraduate exam (e.g., FRCA, FRCEM, MRCP)
• Passed FFICM exam (or equivalent diploma in ICM)

Desirable

• MD or PhD or equivalent
• BSc/BMedSci or relevant other degree

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

• Experience in performing clinical audit / quality improvement

Desirable

• Further training or qualification in quality improvement methodology
• Completion and publication of a substantive audit project or service improvement project

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrates behaviour consistent with PROUD values (see appendix)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• The applicant must demonstrate skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking the English language that enables effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues as set out in the GMC' good medical practice (2013).

Management and Administration
Essential

• Evidence of the understanding of the systems and structures of NHS Management

Desirable

• Undertaken a management course

Continuous Professional Development
Essential

• Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months

Desirable

• Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
• Membership of the FICM/ ICS/ ESICM / SCCM or other ICM professional body
• Evidence of ATLS/ALS qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of ECHO training (e.g., FICE)

Teaching and Training
Essential

• Experience of teaching student doctors and doctors in training at all levels

Desirable

• To have the ability and willingness to teach at all levels and to all groups of staff
• Undertaken formal educational training
• Evidence of activity in regional or national educational events
• Experience in teaching allied health professionals
• Higher teaching degree, qualification, or training

Research
Essential

• Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
• Some experience of project design and conduct relevant to critical care

Desirable

• Publications within the past 5 years in peer reviewed journals relevant to critical care practice
• Presentation within the past 5 years at a national/international forum relevant to critical care practice

Clinical Experience
Essential

• Successful completion of a CCT training programme in critical care medicine (as defined by the FICM) or equivalent.
• Demonstration of at least 18 months experience and training in adult critical care medicine including extensive contemporary critical care experience in the last 18 months.
• Demonstrable extensive recent experience in dual specialty if relevant
• Recent exposure and experience of the management of major trauma patients commensurate with appointment to an MTC
• Ability to work as an independent practitioner in the specialty covered by the post.

Desirable

• Experience of other aspects of patient care

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 the 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
Employer name: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Northern General Hospital/Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield, S10 2JF, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.sth.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Director
Dr S Webber
stephen.webber1@nhs.net
01142714802

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust promotes Equality of opportunity and Diversity within the workplace.