Job overview

Consultant in Critical Care Medicine (Intensivist)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the existing Critical Care team in Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust based at East Surrey

Hospital, Redhill. We are seeking to recruit a consultant to join our motivated and committed ICM team which has a strong lean towards education, training and development.

The post is primarily focused on providing 24/7 cover for the 16 bedded Critical Care Unit on a 1 in 10 on call basis on a dedicated ICU only on call rota. There will be opportunity to undertake daytime sessions in another area of specialty interest typically for 2-3 sessions/ week.

 The post will have sessions in an allied specialty- applications are welcomed from intensivists with joint accreditation in anaesthetics, acute medicine or emergency medicine. The posts have a basic 10 PA job plan with the opportunity for additional DCC and SPA by negotiation with successful applicants, up to a maximum 48 hour working week.

Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust is rated Outstanding by the CQC and part of the Virginia Mason Hospital safety and quality improvement to encourage lean working.

Questions should be addressed to Dr Patrick Morgan Critical Care Lead [email protected]

Main duties of the job

To provide safe, high quality services for emergency and elective patients.

 • To teach and mentor trainees.

• To contribute to quality improvement; risk management initiatives and policy development so that the overall service is of the highest quality and reflective of best practice.

• To participate in work related projects.

• To adhere to Hospital Policies and Procedures.

• To comply with Health and Safety Regulations, ensuring safe working practices in a safe working environment.      

•To undertake any other duties that may be required, which could include assisting medical colleagues throughout the hospital and acting as a resource for more junior colleagues.

Working for our organisation

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals.

Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon – covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.