Job summary This is a substantive appointment for Consultants in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM) at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. We are seeking to recruit passionate and dynamic consultant colleagues to join our supportive and innovative department, working across two thriving District General Hospitals in the county of East Sussex. These appointments reflect a combination of planned replacements, following the retirement of colleagues, and an expansion of our critical care services, ensuring we meet the needs of our growing population. This is an incredible opportunity to make a lasting impact as we shape the future of intensive care within the Trust. For candidates with a CCT in Anaesthesia, we are also pleased to offer tailored support for a CESR pathway in ICM, allowing you to expand your career in this vital specialty while working as a valued member of our team. Main duties of the job We welcome applications from candidates with Intensive Care Medicine as a sole specialty, as well as those dual or triple accredited in specialties such as anaesthetics, respiratory medicine, acute medicine, or emergency medicine. About us A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 374-EBCQ-2105 Job locations Hastings or Eastbourne Hastings TN37 7RD Job description Job responsibilities Joining us means becoming an equal and respected member of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, where collaboration, teaching, and service development are at the heart of everything we do. Were looking for individuals who share our commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. Please refer to Job Description Job description Job responsibilities Joining us means becoming an equal and respected member of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team, where collaboration, teaching, and service development are at the heart of everything we do. Were looking for individuals who share our commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care. Please refer to Job Description Person Specification Qualifications & Registration Essential Full GMC registration CCT in ICM (or within 6 months of interview) OR CESR in ICM OR CCT in Anaesthesia with evidence of Stage 2 ICM training and agreement to achieve CESR within a set period Desirable FFICM or equivalent FRCA, FCEM, or MRCP Training & Expereince Essential Broad experience in Intensive Care Medicine suitable for a DGH setting Desirable Critical care ultrasound qualification (e.g., FUSIC) Leadership experience/qualifications Teaching qualification Research experience Personal Skills & Qualities Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Leadership skills for multidisciplinary teamwork Ability to delegate and work collaboratively with colleagues Commitment to personal and professional development Desirable Proven ability to develop and implement service improvement ideas UK driving license Audit & Research, teaching Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit Commitment to teaching and continuing medical education Enthusiasm and experience teaching senior/junior colleagues, undergraduates, and allied professionals Desirable Published research or presentations in critical care/anaesthesia Presentations at critical care/anaesthesia meetings Educational qualifications or evidence of delivering structured teaching programs Person Specification Qualifications & Registration Essential Full GMC registration CCT in ICM (or within 6 months of interview) OR CESR in ICM OR CCT in Anaesthesia with evidence of Stage 2 ICM training and agreement to achieve CESR within a set period Desirable FFICM or equivalent FRCA, FCEM, or MRCP Training & Expereince Essential Broad experience in Intensive Care Medicine suitable for a DGH setting Desirable Critical care ultrasound qualification (e.g., FUSIC) Leadership experience/qualifications Teaching qualification Research experience Personal Skills & Qualities Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Leadership skills for multidisciplinary teamwork Ability to delegate and work collaboratively with colleagues Commitment to personal and professional development Desirable Proven ability to develop and implement service improvement ideas UK driving license Audit & Research, teaching Essential Evidence of participation in clinical audit Commitment to teaching and continuing medical education Enthusiasm and experience teaching senior/junior colleagues, undergraduates, and allied professionals Desirable Published research or presentations in critical care/anaesthesia Presentations at critical care/anaesthesia meetings Educational qualifications or evidence of delivering structured teaching programs 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). Additional information 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 East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Hastings or Eastbourne Hastings TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust Address Hastings or Eastbourne Hastings TN37 7RD Employer's website http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Hastings or Eastbourne, TN37 7RD Hastings, United Kingdom