Job overview
This is a 1-year post and applicants will be expected to have suitable experience in Intensive Care. It would suit an experienced senior ITU speciality doctor who is interested in gaining further clinical experience before applying for CESR/Portfolio pathway.
This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a doctor with an interest in critical care to develop as a clinician. The post is designed to provide a wide range of critical care experience, including attending the follow up clinic and working with a range of specialities to continue to develop critical care services within the Trust.
We provide a wide range of training opportunities making these posts ideal for doctors hoping to enter specialty training at stage 2 or apply for CESR or portfolio pathway.
Main duties of the job
- Contribute to the provision of a high quality, responsive critical care service to Barking,Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust that assumes responsibility for the patients within the catchment area in co-operation with colleagues in anaesthetics and other clinical departments. This will involve caring for patients on the ITUs and HDUs at Queen’s Hospital and/or King George Hospital, reviewing patients and initiating critical care treatment in Accident & Emergency, theatre recovery and ward areas, and undertaking transfer of patients (both intra- and inter-hospital).
- Comply with the agreed job plan, which will be reviewed annually.
- Participate in an emergency out of hours resident on-call cover for critical care medicine.
- Contribute to postgraduate and continuing education for medical, nursing, technical staff, GP’s and other allied professions.
- Deputise in the absence of departmental colleagues in cases of annual leave and (where practicable) short-term sickness.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Once you understand the requirements outlined in the advert, please ensure your application accurately reflects where you match them. For further information regarding the role please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Abi Oladotun-Mutair, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 4460.
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This advert is for Specialist in Critical Care with Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust in Romford, London, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £104,401 - £115,341 per annum. The contract type is 12 months (fixed term). The application deadline is 10 Jun 2026.
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