Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics

Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics

The closing date is 26 January 2026

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and dynamic Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetics. This substantive position is a replacement post after a recent retirement, and the successful applicant will join the 8 existing Intensive Care Consultants who lead patient care in the Critical Care Unit in our friendly department. We welcome applications from candidates Intensive Care Medicine with dual or triple accredited in specialities other than Anaesthetics.

The department is extremely forward thinking and has established itself in the research arena, with multiple presentations at both national and international meetings. The hospital is located in Chichester, located between beautiful areas on the South Coast and South Downs National Park, giving ample opportunity to pursue a variety of different interests both in and out of work.

The successful applicant will take part in the 1:9 Critical Care on call rota.

The post holder accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation, where practicable, with their colleagues, both senior and junior. While it has been agreed between the professions that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptions and you should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Please see the job description and person specification attached to the advert for further details of the post

• Evidence of an interest and commitment to teaching
• Recognised teaching qualification

• Evidence of:
  
  - Good communication skills both oral and written
• Appropriate progression of career to date

• Evidence of participation in audit
• Research experience
• Publications
• Prizes and honours

• Experience and ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Understanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints
• Evidence of managerial skills:
  Achievements / Course attended

• Breadth of experience in and outside specialty

• Evidence of advanced ICU training recognised by FICM
• Understanding of clinical risk management
• An ability to communicate well with patients and staff

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• FFICM OR DICM or EDICM
• CCT in Intensive Care Medicine (both specialties if dual accredited) or equivalant (to confirm by GMC by date of AAC)
• Entry onto the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for entry within 6 months of the date of the AAC
• ATLS/APLS/ALS

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.

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)