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North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust ICU Consultant

The closing date is 06 October 2026

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Job summary

There are 9 bed spaces, including a cubicle, with current staffing for up to 8 patients, admitting approximately 840 patients per year. There is executive approval for a 13 bedded rebuild. The unit has 9 consultants with daytime and on call sessions in ICU all of whom have ICU as a major element of their job plan. Thus a consultant rota of 1 in 9 with prospective cover operates. The unit has 24/7 cover by consultants with daytime sessions in ICU, with 2 consultants per day - a 'hot week' consultant (to provide continuity) and a 24hour consultant, who is on call.

There is specific clerical time allocated for ICNARC data collection and the unit has a clinical information system (Metavision) which integrates patient observations, medical and nursing notes, prescribing and results systems at the bedside. This has ongoing customisation which has provided the ICU with a wealth of data capture opportunities. The ICU also has a 24/7 band 7 critical care outreach service to facilitate both admission to and discharge from the ICU as well as numerous educational and audit initiatives.

Main duties of the job

An active Critical Care Outreach Service which is delivered by a team of experienced nursing staff. Lead for outreach is Dr Mark Holliday.

As stated above there will be increased cross site working between the 2 ICUs with contribution from CIC consultants to WCH staffing to reflect the high medical demand of the ICU plus the increased need for patient transfer for major surgery at CIC. The provision of 24/7 intensive care consultant led service is a high priority for WCH and is reflected in the move to cross site working and in this advertisement. Resident staffing has been supported by recruitment of Advanced Critical Care nurse Practitioners and the long term strategy is for a dedicated ICU resident on the WCH site.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Our CEO, Trudie Davies, would love to hear from you to discuss your future career in North Cumbria. To arrange an informal chat, please contact Karen Dark on [email protected]

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-25-7492119-A

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA27HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists, FCEM, MRCP or equivalent
• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
• On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.
• Stage 1, intermediate ICM training or eligibility for affiliate fellowship or equivalent.
• Completion of basic, intermediate and higher training in ICU as per RCOA modules, or equivalent
• Evidence of recent and on-going CPD in intensive care

Desirable

• Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
• FFICM and/or advanced level training in ICM
• CCT in intensive care medicine

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
• Ability to organise workload efficiently
• A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders

Desirable

• A commitment to, and experience of teaching

Experience

Essential

• High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia and intensive care

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice

Research and Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Personality and Disposition

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

Personal circumstances

Essential

• See Consultant Competency Framework (Appendix 3)
• Able to participate in on-call and emergency cover.
• Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital.
• Ability to work daytime sessions in ICU WCH

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists, FCEM, MRCP or equivalent
• Completed Higher Specialist Training in Anaesthetics or evidence of equivalent competency (approved by PMETB/GMC).
• On the Specialist Register for the above, or be within 6 months of being admitted to the Register at the time of interview.
• Stage 1, intermediate ICM training or eligibility for affiliate fellowship or equivalent.
• Completion of basic, intermediate and higher training in ICU as per RCOA modules, or equivalent
• Evidence of recent and on-going CPD in intensive care

Desirable

• Other relevant medical and non-medical training/degree.
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Instructor status in either ATLS/APLS/ALS
• FFICM and/or advanced level training in ICM
• CCT in intensive care medicine

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Knowledge of Audit process & Clinical Governance
• Ability to organise workload efficiently
• A special interest to complement that of the existing post-holders

Desirable

• A commitment to, and experience of teaching

Experience

Essential

• High level of clinical experience and competence in a wide variety of fields of anaesthesia and intensive care

Desirable

• Experience and understanding of District General Hospital practice

Research and Teaching Experience

Essential

• Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
• Commitment to continuing medical education, appraisal and clinical governance

Desirable

• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• Experience of teaching to undergraduates and postgraduates.

Personality and Disposition

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Enquiring, critical approach to work.

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels

Personal circumstances

Essential

• See Consultant Competency Framework (Appendix 3)
• Able to participate in on-call and emergency cover.
• Ability to travel to fulfil the requirements of the post.
• Able to be based within 30 minutes of the base hospital.
• Ability to work daytime sessions in ICU WCH

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA27HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA27HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Director ICU

Thomas Sams

[email protected]

07834975612

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year PA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-25-7492119-A

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA27HY

United Kingdom

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