Critical Care Consultant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Critical Care Consultant The closing date is 28 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary The Department of Critical Care is seeking a Consultant Intensivist to join our accomplished and forward-thinking team. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional critical care placing our patients at the centre of everything we do. Our successful candidates will have the opportunity to maintain specialist skills whilst developing expertise in areas such as cardiothoracic critical care, VV and VA-ECMO, cardiogenic shock, perioperative critical care, haematology-oncology critical care, HDU, outreach services, optimisation of EPIC workflows, and research in critical care. We provide comprehensive care for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions, managing a wide spectrum of medical and surgical emergencies. We provide tertiary critical care across the region and have established an international reputation for clinical excellence and pioneering research. The units are equipped with advanced monitoring, point-of-care testing, and the EPIC electronic health care system for efficient documentation and prescribing. Our role extends from the emergency department through wards, theatres, and external referrals. We maintain a fully funded critical care follow-up clinic. We have an established 24/7 outreach service, ensuring emergency critical care is delivered wherever our patients need us in the Trust. Main duties of the job Provide High-Quality Care to Patients: Maintain professional registration and clinical competence while delivering timely, patient-centred care collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team. Research, Teaching and Training: Support research governance, deliver high-quality multidisciplinary education, and undertake appropriate supervisory, appraisal and training responsibilities. Performance Management: Work with clinical and managerial colleagues to improve clinical outcomes, patient flow, operational efficiency, data quality and financial performance. Medical Staff Management: Ensure safe and contract-compliant resident doctor staffing through effective rota and leave management, supervision, recruitment, objective-setting and appraisal. Governance: Monitor clinical outcomes, lead audit and incident learning, implement standards and guidance, promote infection prevention, and respond promptly to reports and complaints. Strategy and Business Planning: Contribute to directorate and Trust planning and objectives, while representing the organisation at relevant external clinical networks and meetings. Leadership and Team Working: Provide effective leadership, promote multidisciplinary and partnership working, chair specialty meetings, manage conflict constructively and comply with absence procedures. About us About the Trust Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is among the UK's premier hospital systems, comprising Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield facilities, Evelina London Children's Hospital, and comprehensive community services across Lambeth and Southwark. With a rich heritage spanning over 900 years, we provide specialist care for patients locally, nationally, and internationally, serving as a complete healthcare network for our diverse communities. Our Commitment We strive to recruit and retain exceptional staff who embody the de