Job overview
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).
Main duties of the job
The Trust seeks to appoint a Specialty Doctor in Intensive Care. This is a two-year post and applicants will be expected to have suitable experience in Intensive Care.
It would suit an experienced ITU fellow who is interested in gaining further clinical experience before applying for portfolio pathway.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
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 Louise Lucy Glavin, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5936. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Experience/ Knowledge
Essential
- Must have completed at least 4 years fulltime postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 of which will be in a specialty training programme in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, Acute or Emergency Medicine (or equivalent experience and competencies).
Desirable
- 12 months in critical care training post.
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
- Fellowship of the Royal College Anaesthetists, Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, (European)
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor 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 £63,696 - £102,689 per annum inclusive. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term contract for 1 year). The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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