University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
ACCOTS Duty Consultant
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ACCOTS Duty Consultant
Adult Critical Care Co-ordination and Transfer Consultant (East Midlands Base)
The Adult Critical Care Co-ordination and Transfer service (ACCOTS) is the dedicated, commissioned Adult Critical Care Transfer service for the Midlands Region, hosted by two acute trusts:
- University Hospital of Leicester (East Midlands)
- University Hospitals of Birmingham (West Midlands)
Our Service & Mission
ACCOTS delivers consultant-led triage, decision support, and coordination for all referrals and patients requiring:
- Specialist critical care escort
- Intensive monitoring
- Organ support
- Specialist treatment
We manage transfers for:
- Escalation of care (including time-critical and urgent cases)
- Repatriation
- Continuation of care
- Release of intensive care unit (ICU) capacity
Mission: "To deliver the highest standards of compassionate critical care to patients undergoing transfer within and from the Midlands Region."
We prioritise responsive, caring clinical work while upholding high standards—and nurturing our team.
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The Opportunity
An exciting chance to join our enthusiastic, high-performing team at the East Midlands Base, based in Castle Donington.
We are seeking substantive medical consultants (or near-substantive) with a minimum 2.0 session (PA) contract (accepting extenuating circumstances may reduce session time). Sessional workforce average (SPA) will be paid pro-rata.
Key Responsibilities
As a Duty Consultant, you will work closely with Lead Transfer Nurses, Transfer Practitioners, and report to the Clinical Lead and Clinical Director, along with the ACCOTS General Manager.
Core Activities
- Triage, coordination, and decision support for all ACCOTS referrals
- Clinical supervision and delivery of care during transfers
- Teaching, training, and continued professional development
- Governance and quality improvement
- Demonstrating exemplary leadership that aligns with ACCOTS’ values and strategy
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About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Hosted by University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL), we are advancing our mission through four core goals (2023–2030):
- High-quality care for all
- A great place to work
- Partnerships for impact
- Research and education excellence
With an equality-first focus, these goals include active steps to address healthcare disparities faced by communities.
Our Values
We embody:
- Compassionate care
- Proud service
- Inclusivity
- Unity as one team
Further information about UHL and opportunities can be found at: http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
How to Apply
For more details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: Ravi Chauhan
- Job title: Clinical Lead (ACCOTS)
- Email: ravi.chauhan3@nhs.net
- Phone: 07717 808231
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