Visa Note for International Applicants
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants are responsible for ensuring they meet all UK visa requirements and immigration regulations.
Job Details
Company: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Job Title: Consultant in Intensive Care
Location: Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, CO4 5JL
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Language: English
Application Deadline: 10 November 2025
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available
About the Role
Applications are invited for enthusiastic, motivated and committed individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team within the Critical Care department at Colchester Hospital, part of East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The appointed post-holder will join the team to make 10 Consultant Intensivists with dedicated sessions on the Critical Care Unit.
The post-holder will participate in the 1:10 out of hour’s on-call rota for critical care. Any anaesthetic or allied specialty sessions will fall in the weeks outside of Critical Care commitments. The post-holder’s duties will be primarily at the Colchester Hospital, but their presence may from time to time be required in other parts of the Trust.
Our Gold Welcome Package includes a relocation package of £8000, additional £20,000 lump sum plus 1.5 additional ‘SPA’ time for the first 24 months to thank you for choosing to work with ESNEFT. This exceptional package is designed to support international relocating professionals.
Main Duties of the Job
The key duties and responsibilities of the post will include:
- Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standards of care, developing and maintain good working practices
- Participate in the dedicated CCU on-call rota with other Consultant colleagues. Provide daytime cover for Critical Care, support the Outreach service, and participate in CCU follow-up clinics
- Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
- Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care
- Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviour agreed by the organisation
- Offer educational support, clinical support, and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team
- Engage with the audit cycle of the department and participate fully in the clinical incident reporting system
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practice
- CCT/CCST or entry onto the Specialist Register for ICM and Anaesthesia (or Emergency Medicine or Acute Medicine) or within 6 months of interview date
- To undertake the role of consultant and all its implied responsibility for clinical management tasks
- If dual specialism: FRCA if anaesthesia, MRCP if medical specialist, FRCEM if ED specialist
- Advanced Training in Intensive Care Medicine as defined by FICM or equivalent
- Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively and be involved in the organisation of the department
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients and others in written and spoken English
- Understanding of NHS management structure
- Ability and willingness to work hours of the job and provide out of hours cover on-call with any reasonable adjustment
- ALS and APLS or equivalent – or willing to undertake within 6 months of appointment
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Further qualification in ICM, eg EDIC
- FICE accreditation, or equivalent
- ATLS
- A period of training in centre outside the regional training scheme either abroad or in the UK
- Evidence of work submitted for peer review
- Evidence of participation at “Training the Trainers Course”
- Experience in simulator training
- Evidence of presentation of personal work at national/international professional society meetings
- Publications in refereed journals
- Higher degree (MD, PhD)
About the Employer
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offers a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients. We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what’s widely regarded as the world’s best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
How to Apply
Apply via the NHS Jobs website. International candidates should carefully prepare their application to highlight relevant qualifications and experience. Ensure you include:
- Proof of GMC registration and licence to practice
- Evidence of your CCT/CCST or Specialist Register entry
- Details of any relevant intensive care medicine qualifications
- Curriculum Vitae including complete work history
- Contact information for professional references
During the application process, you may be asked to provide additional documentation to support your visa application. It is advisable to prepare these documents in advance, including proof of qualifications, English language proficiency (if required), and any other relevant certifications.
Additional Information for International Applicants
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.
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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website for overseas health professionals.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Dr Patricia Figgis
Title: Clinical Lead for Critical Care
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07434558401
Please direct all visa and sponsorship-related inquiries to the contact person above during the application process.
Employer Details
Employer Name: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address:
- Colchester Hospital
- Turner Road
- Colchester
- Postcode: CO4 5JL
Employer Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
Privacy Notice: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust’s privacy notice
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for this position:
- Job Description (PDF, 428 KB) – Contains detailed information about the role and responsibilities
International candidates should carefully review all supporting documents to ensure they fully understand the requirements of this position before applying.
Relocation Support
As part of our Gold Welcome Package, we offer comprehensive relocation support for international appointees. This includes:
- Relocation package of £8,000
- Additional £20,000 lump sum
- 1.5 additional ‘SPA’ time for the first 24 months
- Assistance with finding accommodation
- Support with school placements for children
- Induction program tailored to international healthcare professionals
Our dedicated international team will support you throughout the relocation process, from the initial application stages to settling into your new role and community in the UK.
