Advertised role location: Craigavon Area Hosp-Main Building
Official document: Approved JD - Cons Acute and IC Med CAH - approved 3.9.26 (pdf)
APPROVED BY ROYAL COLLEGE OF ANAESTHETISTS – 3 SEPTEMBER 2026
CONSULTANT IN INTENSIVE
CARE MEDICINE AND ACUTE
MEDICINE
Job Description

HSC VALUES
The below diagram details the values and associated behaviours that we expect staff working within
Health and Social Care (HSC) to display at all times;
HSC Value What does this mean?
What does this look like in practice? -
Behaviours
Working
Together
We work together for the best
outcome for people we care for and
support. We work across Health and
Social Care and with other external
organisations and agencies,
recognising that leadership is the
responsibility of all.
• I work with others and value everyone’s
contribution
• I treat people with respect and dignity
• I work as part of a team looking for
opportunities to support and help people
in both my own and other teams
• I actively engage people on issues that
affect them
• I look for feedback and examples of
good practice, aiming to improve where
possible
Compassion
We are sensitive, caring, respectful
and understanding towards those we
care for and support and our
colleagues. We listen carefully to
others to better understand and take
action to help them and ourselves.
• I am sensitive to the different needs and
feelings of others and treat people with
kindness
• I learn from others by listening carefully
to them
• I look after my own health and well-being
so that I can care for and support others
Excellence
We commit to being the best we can
be in our work, aiming to improve and
develop services to achieve positive
changes. We deliver safe, high-
quality, compassionate care and
support.
• I put the people I care for and support at
the centre of all I do to make a difference
• I take responsibility for my decisions and
actions
• I commit to best practice and sharing
learning, while continually learning and
developing
• I try to improve by asking ‘could we do
this better?’
Openness &
Honesty
We are open and honest with each
other and act with integrity and
candour.
• I am open and honest in order to develop
trusting relationships
• I ask someone for help when needed
• I speak up if I have concerns
• I challenge inappropriate or
unacceptable behaviour and practice

JOB TITLE:
CONSULTANT IN INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE AND
ACUTE MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT:
Anaesthetics, Theatres and Intensive Care Services / Acute Medicine
BASE/LOCATION:
All posts are appointed to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
The base hospital for this post is CRAIGAVON AREA HOSPITAL
however the post holder will be required to work on any site within the
Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
REPORTS TO:
Dr R Charnock – Clinical Director – Intensive Care / Dr D Haaijer –
Clinical Director – Acute Medicine
PROFESSIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Divisional Medical Director ATICS / Divisional Medical Director
Acute and Unscheduled Care
OPERATIONAL
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Director of Surgery & Clinical Services / Director of Medicine &
Unscheduled Care
SUMMARY OF POST:
• This is a new post in Intensive Care Medicine and Acute Medicine, including on call in
Intensive Care Medicine (Category A: current pay supplement 5%).
• Intensive Care Medicine will be used throughout this document and refers to Critical Care
(Intensive Care / High Dependency).
• This post will attract a salary in line with current NHS Remuneration for Hospital Consultants -
£110,681 - £145,517 per annum
• This is a full-time position, however anyone interested in working part-time / job share is also
welcome to apply.
• Sessions in Intensive Care Medicine and Acute Medicine, as part of the successful applicant’s
working pattern, will be agreed following discussion with the Clinical Directors. Accommodation
of specialist interests will be considered as part of this discussion.
• This post has an attractive annual leave entitlement of a minimum of 32 days per annum initially
rising to 34 days after 7 years’ seniority, plus 10 statutory and public holidays.
• The post also has an attractive study leave entitlement of up to 30 days paid leave with
expenses in any period of three years.
• The Southern Trust has established a dedicated revalidation support team, which ensures
all doctors have an annual appraisal, with a trained appraiser and supports all doctors
through the revalidation process. The Trust has also appointed corporate and Consultant
Leads for appraisal and revalidation.
• The Trust supports the requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) as laid
down by the GMC and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities.
• A relocation package may also be available if appropriate.
• The post will attract all the terms and conditions and employment benefits associated with an
NHS post e.g. NHS indemnity, access to NHS pension scheme and many additional benefits.

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
The Southern Health and Social Care Trust is one
of the largest employers in Northern Ireland and
provides integrated patient / person centred
services to a population of c.388,688 people in
the local areas of Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon,
Dungannon, South Tyrone, Newry and Mourne.
Employing over 15,000 staff, the Trust provides a
wide range of hospital, community and primary
services. General acute in-patient hospital
services are located at Craigavon Area Hospital
and Daisy Hill Hospital. Acute Mental Health and
intellectual Disability in-patient hospital services
are located in the Bluestone Unit, also on the Craigavon Area Hospital site.
Working in collaboration with GP’s and other agencies, Trust staff provide locally based health
and social care services in Trust premises, in people’s own homes and in the community. The
Trust purchases some services, such as domiciliary, residential and nursing care and day care
from private and voluntary organisation.
SOUTHERN TRUST ETHNIC MINORITIES STAFF NETWORK
The Southern HSC Trust is an inclusive organisation, inclusive of different races, ethnicity and
cultural backgrounds. We believe that every employee should have the opportunity to flourish
and reach their full potential without fear of discrimination or prejudice.
As part of this commitment to diversity and inclusion we have established a Staff Support
Network to support our ethnic minority colleagues (this would include international doctors and
nurses). We would encourage all staff who self-identify as a member of an ethnic minority group
to join.
Such a network within the Trust provides an opportunity for individuals to come together in a
safe, welcoming and shared working environment, to share ideas, raise awareness of
challenges and provide support to each other.
WORK OF THE DIRECTORATE
Anaesthetics, Theatres and Intensive Care Division (ATICS)
ATICS provides anaesthetic and critical care services across the Trust, namely 2 acute hospitals
(Craigavon Area and Daisy Hill Hospitals), as well as day-case provision on a non-acute site (South
Tyrone Hospital). Anaesthesia for a wide range of surgical specialties is provided, including
general, breast, colorectal, urological, gynaecological, ENT, ophthalmic, orthopaedic and fractures.
Craigavon Area Hospital has a 24/7 emergency department, catering for approximately 86,000
attendances per year, which is recognised as a major Trauma Centre within the NI Trauma
Network. There is also a busy maternity unit.
The Critical Care Unit is based in Craigavon Area Hospital. It is a 9 bedded unit (catering for eight
level 3 patients or six Level 3 and four Level 2 patients, or equivalent), with availability of full multi-
organ support for multiple patients.

The Critical Care Unit is part of a managed clinical network for critical care, and participates in the
ICNARC Case Mix Programme, with consistently favourable results. There are over 500
admissions per year, with a high proportion of emergency work. Medical cover is provided by an
on-site dedicated resident rota for Critical Care. In addition, there is a rota providing 24/7 coverage
by a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine (Critical Care), which the successful applicant will join.
The out of hours work (predicted and unpredictable) currently attracts 2.47 PAs.
The unit is Consultant-led, with a strong emphasis on teaching and training at all levels, including
those in the Intensive Care Medicine training programme. Consultant staffing (two Consultants
each weekday) is supported by two permanent specialty doctors in critical care, along with trainees
in Core Medicine, Anaesthesia, Acute Care Common Stem (ACCS), and the Foundation
Programme (FY2). The Consultant in Intensive Care is responsible solely for the Intensive Care
Unit whilst on call. The on-call responsibility for theatre, emergencies, and maternity provision is by
separate rotas provided by Consultants in Anaesthesia (with two residents in anaesthesia on site
during out of hours periods).
ACUTE MEDICINE DEPARTMENT
At Craigavon Area Hospital there are 131 medical beds providing continuous emergency take-in
for approximately 11,000 admissions annually. Most acute medical admissions are to the 34
bedded Medical Admissions Unit, from which patients are discharged after treatment, or transferred
to another medical ward for ongoing treatment. In addition, approximately 16,000 outpatient
episodes occur annually in medicine.
The post holder will join the other 7 acute physicians, 1 rotating Specialty Trainee (ST) and 7
Specialty Doctors who form the AMU medical team. There are also 6 Clinical Fellows, 3 FY1
doctors present in the AMU and 1 Physician Associate.
Medical Staffing of Department
General Medicine
Dr G Hampton Divisional Medical Director for Unscheduled Care
Dr D Haaijer Consultant Physician (Acute Medicine) / Clinical Director Acute Medicine
Dr C Byrne Consultant Physician (Acute Medicine))
Dr R Stewart Consultant Physician (Acute Medicine and Rheumatology)
Dr C Hagan Consultant Physician (Acute Medicine and Respiratory)
Dr A McCleane Consultant Physician (Acute Medicine)
Dr E Hannah Consultant Physician (Acute Medicine)
Dr K Lamour Consultant Physician (Acute Medicine and Renal)
Intensive Care Medicine
Dr. Raymond McKee Divisional Medical Director ATICS
Dr. Rob Charnock Clinical Director Intensive Care
Dr. Chris Clarke Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics
Dr. Gail Browne Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics
Dr. Claire Shevlin Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics
Dr. Darryl Stewart Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics
Dr. Sharon Maughan Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics
Dr. Phil Anderson Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics
Dr. Gareth Gamble Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics

Duties of the post, Intensive Care Medicine:
• Share responsibility, along with colleagues, for provision of coverage of the Intensive Care
Unit, including on an on-call basis (all on-call will be within Intensive Care Medicine)
• Share in Acute Medicine sessions as outlined in his / her job plan.
• While maintaining clinical independence, be expected to work with colleagues as a team.
• Carry out administrative and audit duties, including those associated with the care of patients
and the running of his / her department/s.
• Be expected to participate actively in the teaching of under-graduate and post-graduate
students.
Duties of the post, Acute Medicine:
• The AMU team is responsible for the care of all patients in AMU, the Ambulatory Unit and the
patients awaiting medical beds in ED.
• The AMU team also has responsibility for initial assessment and treatment of all medical
patients admitted to AMU from the Emergency Department and from GPs, on the acute
medical take-in, during working hours.
• Ambulatory currently operates using a pull system from ED and via CCG.
• The post holder will liaise closely with colleagues in the Emergency Department and will be
responsible with those colleagues for the development of joint guidelines for common
emergency conditions and pathways of care.
• The post holder will part-take in the consultant cover of the ambulatory care unit (not out of
hours, given on-call commitment to Intensive Care duties, as outlined above).
Other duties:
• Clinical and professional responsibility for patients
• Keep patients (and their carers if appropriate) informed about their condition.
• To involve patients (and their carers if appropriate) in decision making about their treatment.
• To maintain professional standards and obligations as set out by the General Medical
Council and comply with the GMC’s guidance on Good Medical Practice as amended or
substituted from time to time.
• Carry out any work related to and reasonably incidental to the duties set out in your job plan
or rota including keeping of records and the provision of reports, the proper delegation of
tasks and maintaining skills and knowledge.
• Research activities will be encouraged.
Office facilities and secretarial support will be provided within the Directorate.
Supporting Professional Activity
Attendance at and participation in the audit of the structure, process and outcomes relating to these
issues is a requirement of the division. The post holder will be expected to adhere to and
participate in the Trust's Clinical Governance procedures.
The post holder will have access to a mentoring service within the Trust.
WELLBEING
The Occupational Health (OH) Service aims to help promote and maintain your health and
wellbeing in the workplace and provides a wide range of services some of which include:
undertaking pre-placement health screening; checking vaccination status, follow up of

sharps injuries to staff, provision of fast track physiotherapy assessment for staff experiencing
musculoskeletal problems (can also self-refer); providing specialist opinion on employees fitness
for work and recommendations on the rehabilitation of staff back to work following a period of
sickness absence. There is OH support throughout the Trust area as required; this is
disseminated at induction and regularly when in post. Their location and contact details are:
Occupational Health Department, Pinewood Villa, Lower Longstone, Loughgall Road, Armagh,
BT61 7PR. Telephone: 028 3756 4800. Email: Occupational.Health@southerntrust.hscni.net.
There are organisational systems in place to support doctors’ wellbeing following serious
incidents that involve their patients including senior colleague support, a staff psychology
support line (for staff health and wellbeing concerns (call 028 3756 2600 from Monday-Friday
from 9am-5pm) and free and confidential counselling service from inspire available 24/7 on 0808
800 0002.
There are also a number of Trust initiatives/resources that promote wellbeing including stress
management courses, mindfulness and physical exercise resources through the U Matter
initiative. They are reached through trust global email or by telephone 02837564804.

PROPOSED JOB PLANS / ROTA PATTERNS
Provisional job plans are outlined below, illustrating the content, but not necessarily the final distribution
of the individual fixed sessions. It is indicative only, and may be subject to change following discussion
with your clinical manager.
This job plan is indicative of a group working pattern for 9 to 10 consultants in Critical Care, with Acute
Medicine sessions as outlined. On-call commitment is to Intensive Care Medicine in Craigavon Area
Hospital.
It is possible that, during job planning discussions, additional programmed activity may be available,
subject to the agreement of both the employee and their clinical manager. This may include the
opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest within their specialty.
Your job plan on appointment will include details of the expected number of clinical sessions to be
delivered, based on a minimum of 42 working weeks per year. The job plan will also incorporate
objectives agreed at your job plan review meeting, including agreed service objectives.
2.0 PA for SPA are allocated for the initial 12 months following appointment, to allow familiarisation, and
additional work associated with a new consultant role. This reduces to 1.5PA after 12 months.
Note that the on-call PA allocation includes provision for consultant supervised evening handover ward
round whilst on-call, in addition to daytime weekend ward round activity.
Mon
TIME WORK ACTIVITY
LOCATION
HOURS
Total
Prem
DCC SPA APA EPA
08:00 to 12:00
SPA
1.0
1.0
Tues

08:00 to 17:00
AMU - DCC AMU 2.25
2.25
Wed

0800 - 14:00
AMU - DCC 1.5
1.5
Thur
s
08:00 to 18:00
ICM - DCC ICU 2.5
2.5
Fri

08:00 to 12:00
SPA
1.0
1.0
TOTAL HOURS 25 8 33
TOTAL PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES 6.25 2 8.25
Programmed Activities Number of PA’s/ Sessions
Direct Clinical Care 6.25
Supporting Professional Activities 2.0
Other
Out of hours / on-call 2.47
Total PA’s 10.72
Emergency Work
On-call Rota Frequency: 1 in 8 (predicted)
Agreed Category:
(consultants only)
Category A
On-call % Supplement 5%

This is a basic 10 PA job plan with an additional temporary 0.72 PA, which will be offered to the
doctor on appointment.
Intensive Care Medicine Out-of-Hours and on-call.
The post holder will be part of the out-of-hours / on-call rota. The prediction is that the
maximum frequency will be 1:8; this may reduce to less frequent than 1:8 if operationally
feasible. The duty consultant covering the ICU on call is expected to attend the 20:30
handover and, thereafter do an evening ward round / attend to ward needs, as well as
support the resident team, up to 23:00; the on call commitment is on a non resident basis.
Weekend cover is currently split, such that the consultant covering Friday on call also
covers Sunday (combined), whereas Saturday is covered by another. On Saturday and
Sundays (1:8 rota), the post holder will be expected to attend the 08:30 handover and,
thereafter do an on site ward round / attend to ward needs, as well as support the resident
team; an evening ward round on site is also expected and included in the PA allocation.
Balance between Direct Clinical Care and Other Programmed
Activities
The Trust expects that all consultants undertake a minimum of 1.5 SPA’s (6 hours) in
their job plan every week, however it has been agreed by the Medical Director that all
new consultant appointments will be allocated 2 SPA’s per week for a period of 12
months to facilitate induction and orientation into the organisation and the role. This
position will be reviewed after the consultant completes 12 months in post.
The Trust also recognises that there are various activities as identified by all the
Divisonal Medical Directors in each directorate and approved by the Medical Director
where additional SPA time will be necessary. Where a newly appointed consultant will
be involved in these additional SPA commitments, the precise balance of Programmed
Activities in their job plan will be reviewed on appointment and agreed as part of their
individual Job Plan review. These Supporting Professional Activities may include
participation in training of other staff, medical education, continuing professional
development, formal teaching of other staff, audit, job planning, appraisal, research,
clinical management and local clinical governance activities are recognised within the
Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
Programmed Activities for additional HSC responsibilities and external duties will also
be allocated for special responsibilities that have been formally approved and/or
appointed by the Trust.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
This post will be contracted in accordance with:
Consultant Terms and Conditions which can be viewed at:
CLICK HERE
If you would like any additional information about this post, for example details of the
specialty or existing staff, please contact Dr Rob Charnock, Clinical Director /
Consultant in ICU. Email: Rob.Charnock@southerntrust.hscni.net OR Dr David
Haaijer – Clinical Director / Consultant in AMU. Email@
David.Haaijer@southerntrust.hscni.net

RAISING CONCERNS - RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a
culture of openness and transparency.
2. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously
and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern
(Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The post holder will be required to:
1. Ensure the Trust’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her
own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility.
2. Co-operate fully with the implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety
arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her
manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for
patients/clients, members of the public and staff.
3. The HSC Code of Conduct for Employees sets out the standards of conduct
expected of all staff in the Southern Health & Social Care Trust and outlines the
standards of conduct and behaviours required during and after employment with
the Trust. Professional staff are expected to also follow the code of conduct for
their own professions.
4. Adhere at all times to all Trust policies including for example:
• Smoke Free policy
• IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct
5. Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your
designated area of work.
6. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection
prevention and control.
7. All employees of the trust are legally responsible for all records held, created or
used as part of their business within the Trust including patients/clients, corporate
and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including
emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general
public, with limited exception, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the
Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Data Protection Acts 1998.
Employees are required to be conversant with the Trusts policy and procedures on
records management and to seek advice if in doubt.
8. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, including
full participation in KSF Development Reviews/appraisals, in order to maximise
his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post.

9. Represent the Trust’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of
service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom
he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and
respectful manner.
This post may evolve over time and this Job Description will therefore be subject to
review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and
inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual
works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned
from time to time.
It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location
within the Trust's area, as needs of the service demand.

JOB TITLE Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine AND
Acute Medicine
DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE ATICS / Acute Medicine
LOCATION: Craigavon Area Hospital
SALARY £110,681 - £145,517 pa based on full-time hours
HOURS Full-time
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage
although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it
clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not
being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below.
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Qualifications/
Registration
E1 Hold Full registration with the General Medical Council
(London) with Licence to Practice or be able to obtain by
time of appointment;
1
Shortlisting by
Application Form
E2 Hold FFICM and MRCP or equivalent.
E3 Entry on the GMC (London) Specialist Register via:
▪ CCT in Intensive Care Medicine and Acute Medicine
(or within 6 months of award by the date of
interview).
▪ Portfolio Pathway (or within 6 months of award by
date of interview, evidenced by Portfolio Pathway
application submitted to GMC*)
*Please provide evidence including dates submitted and
acceptance of submission from GMC.
Other E4 Hold a full current driving license valid for use in Northern
Ireland and have access to a car on appointment.
2
SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection
stage:
Knowledge /
Skills / Abilities
E5 Knowledge of evidence based approach to clinical care. Interview
E6 Understanding of the implication of clinical governance.
E7 Have an interest in teaching and research.
E8 Ability to lead and engender high standards of care.
E9 Ability to develop strategies to meet changing demands.
E10 Willingness to work flexibly as part of a team.
E11 Good communication and interpersonal skills.
1
If successful at interview, applicants will be required to provide proof of their GMC application.
Applicants must be registered, with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
2
This criterion will be waived in the case of a suitable applicant who has a disability which prohibits
them from driving but who is able to organise suitable alternative arrangements in order to meet the
requirements of the post in full. Visit NI Direct website to check if a driving licence issued outside
Northern Ireland is valid for use.

E12 Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
E13 Ability to effectively train and supervise medical
undergraduates and postgraduates.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
SECTION 3: these will ONLY be used where it is necessary to introduce additional job related criteria to
ensure files are manageable. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how you meet
these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted
Factor Criteria Method of
Assessment
Experience /
Qualifications
D1 Experience of pathway development in Acute Medicine. Shortlisting by
Application Form
D2 Have experience in Critical Care echocardiography /
ultrasound.
D3
Postgraduate education qualification (e.g.
DipMedEd).
D4
PI / Associate PI in Research and / or direct
experience in clinical research.
Ref No: 73826090 Date: September 2026
If you are interested in this consultant post but are perhaps not due to obtain your
CCT within the next 6 months we would still be very keen to hear from you. Please
feel free to register your interest in this post by forwarding an expression of interest
and your expected CCT date via email to
Medical.Recruitment@southerntrust.hscni.net
Notes to applicants:
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet
the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should
clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below,
using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The
Organisation reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at
shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the
desirable criteria.
3. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of
employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn.
As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to
carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this
post can be confirmed.
THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Successful applicants:
• may be required to attend for a Health Assessment
• can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a
higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the
person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post.
• are able to request Flexible Working from the 1
st
day of their employment. A
number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations
including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-
time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-
time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern,
depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged
to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be
available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to
help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance.