Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthesia to join the expanding team at Kettering General Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern 16-bed Intensive Care Unit, with planned expansion to 20 beds, alongside a broad and varied anaesthetic service. The successful candidate will provide consultant-led critical care and anaesthesia, contributing to the delivery of high-quality, safe and compassionate care across the hospital. The role offers an attractive balance between Intensive Care and Theatres, with opportunities to develop specialist interests and contribute to teaching, research, quality improvement and service development.
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide daytime consultant cover within Intensive Care, including leading multidisciplinary ward rounds, supervising resident doctors and supporting the management of complex critically ill patients. They will also undertake general anaesthesia across a broad range of surgical specialties and participate in the 1:10 Intensive Care on-call rota, supported by resident ICU doctors and established outreach services. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, clinical governance, audit, research and quality improvement, as well as supporting the continued development of the critical care and peri-operative services. This is an excellent opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of the service as UHN progresses with critical care expansion, digital transformation and the HIP2 new hospital development.
Details
- Date posted: 02 November 2026
- Closing date: 16 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Band: Consultant
- Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 264-8271151-SUR
- Job locations: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, Kettering, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with GMC, or eligible to apply.
- FRCA or equivalent
- FFICM/EDIC
- CCT or CESR in Intensive care medicine (or within 6 months of interview)
- CCT or CESR in Anaesthesia (or within 6 months of interview)
- All round experience of general and regional anaesthesia, obstetrics and paediatrics
- Current certification in ALS
Desirable
- Higher/academic qualification
- Current certification in any of the following (or equivalent): ATLS. APLS. EPLS. ATACC
- Instructor in one or more Advanced Life Support courses
- Membership of the ICS/ FICM
Teaching/Audit/Service Improvement
Essential
- Effective participation in clinical audit and/or service improvement projects
- Experience of postgraduate and undergraduate teaching and training at an appropriate level
Academic achievements and Research
Essential
- Specialist interest to complement those of other consultants in the department e.g. FICE (or similar), Teaching qualifications, management training
- Publications in recognised journals/Presentations at National or International Conferences
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
About us
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital and Northampton General Hospital in a collaborative Group Model, providing opportunities to work across a progressive and developing organisation. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and clinically excellent care while creating an environment where our people can thrive, develop and make a difference.
Our Dedicated to Excellence values are at the heart of everything we do:
Compassion | Respect | Integrity | Courageous | Accountable
We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, with excellent opportunities for teaching, research, professional development and service innovation. Joining UHN means becoming part of a forward-looking organisation with strong academic links, including our partnership with the University of Leicester, and an exciting future ahead as we develop our services and prepare for the HIP2 new hospital build.
Employer details
- Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Address: University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, Kettering, NN16 8UZ, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us