Consultant in Critical Care Consultant

Job Overview

The critical care unit at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest general adult critical care unit in the region, providing care for 33 commissioned beds (L3: 17 beds, L2: 16 beds, with 5 additional L1.5 surgical beds). The unit handles over 1600 emergency admissions and a large number of elective surgical admissions, managed by 19 critical care consultants. Bed occupancy usually exceeds 85%.

Haemodialysis and haemofiltration are performed on approximately 15% of our patients. The unit treats severe respiratory failure with regular use of proning and has access to transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography for haemodynamic monitoring. Accredited FICE, TOE and CUSIC mentors and supervisors support our clinical team. The unit manages critically ill patients with infectious diseases, acute pancreatitis, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and vasculitis.

8.5 PA for direct clinical care (including on‑call cover) is offered, with the possibility of splitting clinical work with another speciality (up to 2.5 PA sessions). 1.5 PA for supporting professional activities (SPAs) are offered at appointment, with additional sessions for lead roles. The successful applicant will join a team of nineteen consultants on a weekly rota, providing consistent coverage. Daily, three consultants cover the unit with distinct shifts, and there is additional on‑call cover from 19:30 to 08:00.

Weekend frequency is 1 in 4. Out‑reach consultants support the CCOT team and plan elective theatre activity.

Royal Liverpool University Hospital is part of the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which includes Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust employs over 16,800 colleagues and serves 630,000 people across Merseyside, providing general and emergency hospital care as well as highly specialised regional services.

Essential criteria

• MB ChB or equivalent
• FRCA, MCEM, MRCP or equivalent
• Full registration with GMC
• FFICM or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Additional post‑graduate qualification

Essential criteria

• On the Specialist Register with the GMC
• CCT in Intensive Care or equivalent, or expected to attain one within 6 months of interview date
• Completion of 12 months advanced training in Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Post CCT experience in Intensive Care Medicine

Essential criteria

• Evidence of knowledge and practical skills for adult intensive care medicine

Essential criteria

• Involvement in audit and QI projects within the department

Desirable criteria

• Leading system or quality improvement
• Published research

Desirable criteria

• FUSIC accreditation for ECHO and lung ultrasound

Desirable criteria

• Training and experience in management roles
• Build relationships across specialities and organisations

Essential criteria

• Recognition by the GMC as a Clinical and Educational Supervisor

Desirable criteria

• Qualification in teaching

The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work‑life balance and fair, equitable and consistent practice. We welcome flexible working requests and will consider a variety of arrangements from day one. The Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity, encouraging applicants from under‑represented groups, including black, Asian and minority ethnic, LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals.

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Posts advertised to ‘internal staff’ are open to employees of hospitals within the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship for roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa.

The Trust reserves the right to close any vacancies from further applications when a minimum number of applications has been received for a shortlist. All staff must comply with safeguarding policy and local safeguarding procedures.