About this role
Job summary
The appointee will join the well-established Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine as a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine as part of a service development plan, for a new 22 bedded Intensive Care Unit under in the new Acute Surgical Block (ASB)
Applicants must be included in the GMC Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine or be within six months of CCT accreditation. The successful applicant will provide a comprehensive high quality service to the department as a consultant intensivist.
The Clinical Lead for Intensive Care Medicine, at Luton and Dunstable Hospital, is Dr Raza. The successful applicant will join a friendly team in a growing Intensive Care Medicine Department with 13 consultants including single speciality ICM, dual speciality ICM / Anaesthesia or ICM / Emergency Medicine Consultants. The post involves provision of regular day time ICM commitment and out of hours on call ICM consultant commitment.
Luton and Dunstable hospital is located within easy access to central London and the Midlands. London Luton Airport is within fifteen minutes' drive from the hospital.
Closing Date: 14th June 2026
Assessment Date: 6th July 2026
Interview Date: 20th July 2026
Main duties of the job
The main duties and responsibilities of the post include:
o Maintenance of the highest clinical standards in the management of patients requiring Intensive Care.
o To undertake duties as part of the on call out of hours consultant rota.
o To work constructively and flexibly with colleagues in the Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine and Integrated Pain Management to provide the best care for patients.
o Teaching and training of intermediate grade and junior medical staff, nursing staff and medical students.
o To actively participate in both departmental and Trust matters concerning clinical governance and audit.
o To have responsibility for and actively participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The Trust is committed to providing the time and financial support for these activities.
About us
Our Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
As this role is within scope of the current legislation COVID19 vaccination status will remain part of our routine Occupational Health check.
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Job description Job responsibilities
The appointments will be subject to full Occupational Health Clearance and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for the successful candidates prior to commencement.
The appointee will have Full UK MedicalDental registration at time of application.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.If you have not received correspondence inviting you for interview within 28 days of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Medical Degree MB ChB or equivalent FFICM or equivalent
Desirable
Other relevant qualifications eg DICM, EDIC, FRCA, MRCP, FRCP
Registration Essential
Full GMC registration (GMC Licence to Practice is mandatory before employment commences) CCT in ICM (or within 6 months of completion of CCT) CESR in ICM (must be on the specialist register at the time of application)
Desirable
Evidence of subspecialty training or fellowship out of region
Clinical Effectiveness Essential
Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding for Children and Adults Current ALS provider status (or European equivalent)
Desirable
Participation in relevant national audits Implementation of evidence-based guidelines
Teaching Essential
Knowledge and ability to teach all grades of trainees and medical students.
Desirable
Has attended Teaching the Teachers or similar course. GMC registered educational supervisor
Personnel Skills Essential
Ability to work under pressure and cope with setbacks Ability to develop effective working relationships with all levels of staff in the multidisciplinary team Leadership Skills
Desirable
Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national level
Clinical Governance Essential
Able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the principles and elements of clinical governance.
Personnel Circumstances Essential
Residence within 10 miles by road or up to thirty minutes travelling time of the hospital for purposes of on-call emergencies. Fit to undertake the role with satisfactory Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory DBS clearance
Clinical Experience Essential
Training and experience equivalent to that required for UK CCT in Intensive Care Medicine Record of regular attendance at national specialty meetings or up-to-date CPD activity related to ICM Able to take full and independent responsibility for the care of critically ill patients
Desirable
Use of ultrasound in critical care Accreditation in point of care ultrasound course (eg FICE or PocUS)
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 Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Luton & Dunstable University Hospital
Lewsey Road
Luton
LU4 0DZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)