Locum Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine

Job overview

The Department of Intensive Care at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our multidisciplinary team includes consultants, specialty doctors, trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care across the unit and the hospital as a whole.

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine to join our team at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust. The successful candidate will provide high-quality clinical care, contribute to service development, and educate and train resident staff.

This is a fixed term locum post, with potential for substantive for appropriate applicant and applicants will be expected to have interest and suitable experience within intensive care. The post allows to include sessions in intensive care and, flexibility to include sessions in anaesthesia, medical specialities and emergency medicine.

This substantive post will be based in Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow and will be responsible for providing high-quality Intensive care services and/ or another specialty as qualified, to The Princess Alexandra Hospital that assumes responsibility for the patients within the catchment area in co-operation with Consultant colleagues in all clinical departments.

The department has historically led the way in holding senior medical management roles and we would look to new consultants to join our group of educational supervisors.

• Provide expert clinical care in intensive care medicine, and on-call services.


• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case discussions in hospital and community settings.


• Contribute to the development and implementation of integrated clinical guidelines and protocols.


• Supervise and support resident medical staff.


• Engage in clinical audit, quality improvement, and research activities.


• Participate in clinical governance and risk management.


• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.


• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and external partners.

• Provide teaching and mentorship to medical students, resident doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.


• Participate in postgraduate education and training programmes.

• Support or lead research within the department.


• Contribute to publications and presentations at professional conferences.

• Participate in departmental meetings and service planning.


• Contribute to workforce planning and service redesign initiatives.


• Take on leadership roles as appropriate within the department or Trust.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave-a national programme that's changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We're a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

The Department of Intensive Care at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. Our multidisciplinary team includes consultants, specialty doctors, trainees, nurses, and allied health professionals who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive care across the unit and the hospital as a whole.

Key features:

• Clinical services: We provide a full range of consultant led intensive care facilities, with 10 currently funded beds (with ongoing business cases to expand in the future to meet population need).


• Team structure: The department currently includes working across anaesthetics and critical care 33 consultants, 21 specialty doctors, and 34 resident doctors, supported by a dedicated nursing, allied health professionals and admin teams.


• Facilities: Our department is equipped with modern critical care facilities and is integrated with Trust-wide electronic patient records (Alex Health).


• Education & training: We are a recognised training centre with strong links to local medical schools, offering a supportive environment for teaching and supervision.


• Innovation & development: The department is actively involved in quality improvement, service redesign, and digital transformation projects. We encourage innovation and support staff in leading change and are currently on the journey to achieving accreditation with the Royal College of Anaesthetics (ACSA).