Job requirements
Essential
20 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Clinical Skills
Stage 3 training/SIA in Critical Care Medicine relevant to the post
- Clinical Skills
Stage 3 training in Anaesthesia or a recognised second specialty
- Clinical Skills
Able to work independently in a 12-bed mixed Level 2 and 3 unit
- Clinical Skills
Competence in standard ICU procedures (intubation, lines, bronchoscopy, POCUS)
- Research and Audit
Active engagement with clinical audit and evidence-based practice
- Research and Audit
Regular, relevant CPD with evidence of reflective practice
- Research and Audit
Commitment to national audit (ICNARC, CCMDS)
- Teaching and Training
Evidence of achieving GMC standards as a clinical supervisor
- Teaching and Training
Active participation in teaching medical staff and allied health professionals
- Teaching and Training
Willingness to support Stage 1, 2, and 3 ICM training (unit accredited for all)
- Additional Requirements
Aligns own values with those of the Health Board
- Additional Requirements
Clear communication with patients, families, and colleagues
- Additional Requirements
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Additional Requirements
Able to attend within 30 minutes of an emergency call-out
- Additional Requirements
Ability to travel to meet the needs of the service
- Qualifications and Memberships
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
- Qualifications and Memberships
FFICM and/or FRCA (or equivalent)
- Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement
Leadership appropriate to a multidisciplinary critical care team
- Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement
Evidence of engagement with QI or service development
- Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement
Willingness to take a GPICSv3-defined leadership role (agreed at job planning)
Desirable
18 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Clinical Skills
Experience in relevant case mix (Upper GI, colorectal, urology, trauma, obstetrics)
- Clinical Skills
Clinical experience outside anaesthesia/ICM
- Clinical Skills
Previous experience of working within the NHS and familiarity with UK clinical governance and healthcare systems
- Research and Audit
Experience with clinical research or national trials
- Research and Audit
Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care
- Research and Audit
Publications or presentations at regional or national level
- Teaching and Training
GMC standards as an educational supervisor
- Teaching and Training
Formal qualification in medical education
- Teaching and Training
Regional or national involvement in training or examinations
- Additional Requirements
Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language
- Qualifications and Memberships
Additional degree (MRCP, MD, PhD, MSc)
- Qualifications and Memberships
POCUS accreditation (FUSIC, EDEC, BSE)
- Qualifications and Memberships
Membership of FICM and/or RCoA
- Qualifications and Memberships
Member of a medical indemnity organisation (recommended)
- Qualifications and Memberships
Postgraduate prizes or distinctions
- Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement
Demonstrable track record in QI, service redesign, or patient safety
- Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement
Evidence of formal departmental or divisional management
- Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement
Participation in a national management or leadership programme
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
If you are ready to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare in North Wales and possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply.
Informal conversations are encouraged prior to applying.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Consultant Intensivist with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wrexham, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £114099.00 to £166585.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Nov 2026.
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