Job overview

Main duties of the job

Candidates will be able to lead the Intensive Care Unit and Critical Care Outreach service, and provide safe care for critically unwell patients in settings across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties.

Candidates will demonstrate extensive experience in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM), equivalent to a UK CCT in ICM. 

Candidates must have leadership skills appropriate to participating and leading a multidisciplinary team. They must demonstrate good written, verbal and interpersonal communications and a commitment to professional development and Clinical Governance. 

Working for our organisation

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.  

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at West Herts Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. 

We are a flexible working employer:

At West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.  We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff.  Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.