Consultant Intensivist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wrexham Critical Care Unit seeks a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team. You will lead consultant-led ICU services, participate in on-call rotas, supervise trainees and contribute to teaching and governance.

BCUHB offers a supportive learning culture with dedicated training pathways, opportunities for research and quality improvement, and informal visits to explore the department and the hospital.

Qualifications

• GMC Specialist Registration in ICM (dual with Anaesthesia preferred; dual with another specialty or single CCT in ICM considered) or CESR with registration at interview.
• FFICM and/or FRCA (or equivalent).
• Stage 3 training/SIA in Critical Care Medicine relevant to the post.
• Stage 3 training in Anaesthesia or a recognised second specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant-led Intensive Care Medicine services.
• Participate in ICU consultant on-call rota (1:10, non-resident).
• Provide Critical Care daytime cover.
• Undertake anaesthetic or second specialty sessions as agreed.
• Supervise and teach trainees and specialty doctors.
• Support Stage 1–3 ICM training.
• Participate in teaching programmes and clinical governance.
• Undertake quality improvement projects and clinical audits.
• Contribute to risk management and national audit programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Clinical governance

Communication

Independent practice

Education

GMC Specialist Registration in ICM

FFICM/FRCA

Stage 3 training in Critical Care Medicine

Stage 3 training in Anaesthesia or second specialty

Tools

POCUS accreditation (FUSIC, EDEC, BSE)

Job description

Job Overview

Welcome to Wrexham's Critical Care Unit,

We are a collaborative and supportive team of Consultants, Speciality Doctors, Specialists, Doctors in Training, ACCPs and Nurses, working closely together as a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

We have a strong culture of learning, development and innovation. We have invested significantly in our ACCP programme, training pathways and research portfolio, and are keen to welcome someone who wants to develop their own practice while contributing to the continued growth of our service.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, approachable department where people work together, support each other and enjoy being part of the team.

Informal visits are very welcome, and we'd be delighted to meet you and show you around Wrexham Critical Care .

Dr Andy Campbell, Clinical Lead, College Tutor ICM

Main duties of the job

• Provide consultant-led Intensive Care Medicine services.
• Participate in the ICU consultant on-call rota (1:10, non-resident).
• Provide Critical Care daytime cover.
• Undertake anaesthetic or agreed second-specialty clinical sessions.
• Supervise and teach trainees and specialty doctors.
• Support Stage 1, 2 and 3 ICM training.
• Participate in departmental and regional teaching programmes
• Participate in clinical governance activities.
• Undertake quality improvement projects.
• Participate in clinical audit.
• Contribute to risk management processes.
• Support national audit programmes such as ICNARC and CCMDS.

Working for our organisation

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is Wales’s largest health organisation, with a budget of over £2.4 billion and a workforce of over 20,000 staff.

BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services for the population of North Wales, across 3 acute hospitals and a network of community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-ordinates or provides the work of GP practices and NHS services provided by dentists, opticians, and pharmacists across the region.

The Health Board is an integrated health system that strives for excellent, compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public sector and other statutory and third sector organisations.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications And Memberships

Essential criteria

• Full GMC Specialist Registration in ICM (dual with Anaesthesia preferred; dual with another specialty or single CCT in ICM considered) or due to obtain CCT within 6 months of interview date. CESR applicants must have GMC Specialist Registration at the point of application
• FFICM and/or FRCA (or equivalent)

Desirable criteria

• Additional degree (MRCP, MD, PhD, MSc)
• POCUS accreditation (FUSIC, EDEC, BSE)
• Membership of FICM and/or RCoA
• Member of a medical indemnity organisation (recommended)
• Postgraduate prizes or distinctions

Clinical Skills

Essential criteria

• Stage 3 training/SIA in Critical Care Medicine relevant to the post
• Stage 3 training in Anaesthesia or a recognised second specialty
• Able to work independently in a 12-bed mixed Level 2 and 3 unit
• Competence in standard ICU procedures (intubation, lines, bronchoscopy, POCUS)

Desirable criteria

• Experience in relevant case mix (Upper GI, colorectal, urology, trauma, obstetrics)
• Clinical experience outside anaesthesia/ICM
• Previous experience of working within the NHS and familiarity with UK clinical governance and healthcare systems

Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement

Essential Criteria

• Leadership appropriate to a multidisciplinary critical care team
• Evidence of engagement with QI or service development
• Willingness to take a GPICSv3-defined leadership role (agreed at job planning)

Desirable criteria

• Demonstrable track record in QI, service redesign, or patient safety
• Evidence of formal departmental or divisional management
• Participation in a national management or leadership programme

Teaching and Training

Essential Criteria

• Evidence of achieving GMC standards as a clinical supervisor
• Active participation in teaching medical staff and allied health professionals
• Willingness to support Stage 1, 2, and 3 ICM training (unit accredited for all)

Desirable criteria

• GMC standards as an educational supervisor
• Formal qualification in medical education
• Regional or national involvement in training or examinations

Research and Audit

Essential Criteria

• Active engagement with clinical audit and evidence-based practice
• Regular, relevant CPD with evidence of reflective practice
• Commitment to national audit (ICNARC, CCMDS)

Desirable criteria

• Experience with clinical research or national trials
• Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
• Publications or presentations at regional or national level

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria

• Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
• Clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to attend within 30 minutes of an emergency call-out
• Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service

Desirable criteria

• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language