Job overview

We are seeking to recruit a passionate and dynamic Consultant in Intensive care medicine.

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 with Intensive Care Medicine as a sole specialty, as well as those dual or triple accredited in other specialties. Single speciality ICM holders are encouraged to contact the department to discuss potential job plans.

There is also a possibility of working some contracted PA’s with the Transfer service – which will be externally funded.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.

Main duties of the job

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme  for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. 

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.