Job summary
- Main area
- Neuro Intensive Care
- Grade
- Locum Consultant
- Contract
- 12 months (Fixed Term 12 Months)
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 188-MA40625
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southampton General Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £109,725 - £145,478 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Locum Consultant in Neuro Intensive Care
Locum Consultant
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
This is a FIXED TERM Contract with the position commencing in the month of November 2025.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a Locum Consultant in Neuro Intensive Care Medicine.
You will hold a CCT or equivalent* in Intensive Care Medicine and be able to demonstrate suitable relevant experience and a dedicated, long-term interest in the speciality of Neuro Intensive Care Medicine.
*Evidence of suitable progression along CESR training pathway – within 12 months of completion – is also acceptable.
This post is full time, 10 PAs per week with the clinical role either solely in Neuro ICU or divided between Neuro ICU and your other specialty. You would be expected to have their on-call commitments entirely on neurocritical care.
Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit
Wessex Neuro ICU is a 13-bed Unit, which can be used flexibly for Level 2/3 patients. The Unit admits approximately 800 patients per annum, usually comprising in the region of: 300 severe neurological major neurosurgical trauma injuries, 150 subarachnoid haemorrhages, 100 emergency neurosurgical cases, 200 elective neurosurgical cases, approximately 50 acute neurological cases as well as some general medical and surgical cases.
We have been rated “outstanding” in the latest Care Quality Review. Our sub-specialty team won Team of the Year at the Intensive Care Society (ICS) Awards in 2023. We run a successful fellowship scheme and competition to work here is fierce. Our feedback is consistently excellent.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Demonstration of commitment to the specialty of neuro-intensive care medicine is essential. An additional role or contribution to the Department would be seen as an additional advantage. This might include education - with or without echocardiography or lung/neuro imaging and mentorship to our resident doctors – research, academia and trial development, neurorehabilitation, neuro-anaesthesia, or another complimentary role.
Neuro ICU Consultant shifts provide continuous cover for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC).
The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003.
Interviews will be held on 28th July 2025.
Job Reference; 188-MA40625
Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.
Person specification
Qualifications, Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
- Higher full qualification in Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM or European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine)
- Additional FRCA or MRCP or MCEM (or equivalent training / exam)
- Advanced level critical care training, breadth and depth of knowledge of intensive care medicine and relevant practical experience as demonstrated by a full and up to date relevant portfolio, assessments (WPBAs) and references supporting this
- At least 2 years’ experience of working in the NHS
- Up to date on national guidelines relevant to Neuro-Intensive Care Medicine
- Able to work without supervision and make appropriate clinical decisions
- Ability and willingness to take full responsibility for clinical care of patients of any acuity
- Evidence of continuing education; involvement in and understanding of the appraisal process
Desirable criteria
- Appropriate higher degree MD, PhD or equivalent
- Provider status in ALS / ATLS / APLS (or equivalent
- Focused Intensive Care Ultrasound (FICE) accreditation
- Core Ultrasound for Intensive Care (CUSIC ) accreditation
- British Society of Echocardiography Level 1 qualification
- Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education
- Demonstrable commitment to the specialty: membership of a neurocritical care society such as NACCS or equivalent and/or attendance at relevant neurocritical care meetings such as NACCS, EuroNEURO etc
- Knowledge of key governance issues relevant to our specialty
- On the GMC specialist register in the specialty of Intensive Care Medicine at the time of interview or within 12 months of expected date of CCT/CESR
Aptitudes and skills
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate an independent ability to perform the specific clinical procedures relevant to the post, including appreciation of clinical risk
- Evidence and ability to work effectively in multi-professional teams
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how this affects patients, visitors and staff
- Evidence and ability to communicate and liaise effectively with patients and colleagues (verbal and written communication skills in fluent English).
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills including ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines, punctuality and commitment to rota requirements
- Demonstrate the ability to be calm, compassionate, and able to respond efficiently to various circumstances, which may change rapidly
- Evidence of participation in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching with a track record of teaching
- Evidence of participation in audit
- Proficiency with IT systems
- Ability to organise and prioritise personal workload
Desirable criteria
- Leadership training course
- Evidence of leadership and project managemen
- Evidence of having implemented change leading to a recognised improvement in service delivery, care quality or patient experience whilst an inpatient
- Formal experience in use of Shared Decision Making
- Research and publications within the field of neuro-intensive care medicine or neuro-anaesthesia
- Experience of recruiting patients into clinical trials
- Potential to raise the profile of the Department and the Wessex Neurological Centre
Living Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Georgina Ashfield
- Job title
- Consultant & Recruitment Lead, Neuro ICU.
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381208266
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