University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant In Intensive Care Medicine
Closing date: 22 November 2026

Job summary
Following a £5 million investment, the Intensive Care Unit has undergone a significant refurbishment and expansion and now provides 14 modern bed spaces, including two side rooms. The unit is currently funded to a dependency of 08, comprising Level 2 and Level 3 critical care, with beds used flexibly according to patient need.

The refurbished unit provides an excellent environment in which to deliver and develop critical care services. Medical equipment includes integrated patient monitoring and ventilator technology alongside electronic patient records and prescribing systems, with bedside ultrasound and modern renal replacement therapies available to support the management of acutely unwell patients. There is significant opportunity to continue developing the service, including enhanced care pathways and new ways of delivering care.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking department, providing high-quality critical care to a broad range of patients and working closely with colleagues across the wider multidisciplinary team.

We welcome applications from candidates with or without a background in Anaesthesia. Our priority is to appoint an excellent intensivist who will complement our existing team, and the role can be shaped to reflect the successful candidate's skills, experience and areas of specialist interest.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery and development of the Intensive Care service, including clinical care, outreach, governance, teaching, quality improvement and service development. There will also be opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities and develop areas of special interest.

For candidates who are also suitably qualified in Anaesthesia and wish to maintain anaesthetic practice, there is scope for this to be incorporated into the role. However, Anaesthesia is not an essential requirement for appointment.

The department places a strong emphasis on multidisciplinary working, education and training, clinical governance and continuous improvement. Consultants are actively encouraged to contribute to teaching, audit and the ongoing development of the service.

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, enthusiastic and keen to play an active role in developing Critical Care services for our patients. Whether your background is solely in Intensive Care Medicine or dual practice with Anaesthesia, we would be very pleased to hear from you.

About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4 th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 320-MDQ-8417819-DKR
Job locations: Queens Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
The job plan will be agreed between the appointee & the Assistant Clinical Director, on behalf of the Executive Medical Director. There is an example of the Job Plan for this role attached.

The duties will be subject to review from time to time in light of the changing requirements of the service. If alterations to the duties are required these will be mutually agreed between the appointee & the Assistant Clinical Director with the approval of the Clinical Director.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential

• MBBS / MBChB or equivalent
• Life Support Qualifications - ALS
• FFICM
• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice at time of application
• GMC Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine / anaesthesia OR within 6 months of receipt of Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at time of interview OR If applying for Full GMC Registration & Licence to Practice simultaneously with a Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) application, supporting documentary evidence must be provided at interview, to confirm an application has been submitted & is under consideration by the GMC.(remove if locum consultant post)

Desirable

• Additional higher medical/scientific degree relevant to the specialty
• Post CCT Fellowship
• Training Qualification
• FRCA or equivalent higher qualification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Evidence of independent clinical practice
• Up to date and relevant clinical knowledge in the specialty & evidence of an understanding of its application
• Experienced in making clinical decisions & managing risk. Knows when to seek help, able to prioritise clinical need
• 1 year NHS experience

Desirable

• Interest in an area complimentary to existing consultants

Management & Administrative Experience
Essential

• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development & the requirements of clinical governance

Desirable

• Attended a management/leadership course for consultants
• Evidence of academic and research achievements relevant to the specialty

Teaching Experience
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to teaching undergraduates & postgraduates
• Experience of supervising F1, F2, ST trainees
• Ability to & experience of teaching clinical skills

Desirable

• Specific teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to under-graduates
• Attended a recognised teaching training course

Audit / Research Experience
Essential

• Experience of & commitment to clinical audit
• Evidence and ability to assess and apply evidence-based research into every day clinical practice

Language and Communication Skills
Essential

• Experience of formal presentations
• Evidence of ability to work as part of a MDT, sharing administration duties

Desirable

• 360 degree feedback
• Patient survery feedback and reflections

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Queens Hospital, Belvedere Road, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0RB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Consultant for ICU, Adilah Miraj, Adilah.miraj@nhs.net, 01283511511

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