Consultant

Consultant Intensivist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Wrexham

Salary

£114,099 – £166,585

Posted

2 weeks ago

About the role

"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

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.

Consultant Intensivist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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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 communityhospitals, healthcentres, clinics, and mental health units. It alsoco-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.

Person specification

Essential

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

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
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

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

GMC standards as an educational supervisor

Formal qualification in medical education

Regional or national involvement in training or examinations

Experience with clinical research or national trials

Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care

Publications or presentations at regional or national level

Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language