# Consultant Intensivist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-intensivist/78237589-bce6-4b5a-8155-9b6e4868d1c7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-intensivist/78237589-bce6-4b5a-8155-9b6e4868d1c7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - **Location:** Wrexham Maelor Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Anaesthesia and Intensive Care - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £114099.00 to £166585.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-11-05T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T16:06:26.648Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8284975 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8284975?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://bcuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Clinical Skills **Essential** - 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** - 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 ### Research and Audit **Essential** - Active engagement with clinical audit and evidence-based practice - Regular, relevant CPD with evidence of reflective practice - Commitment to national audit (ICNARC, CCMDS) **Desirable** - Experience with clinical research or national trials - Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care - Publications or presentations at regional or national level ### Teaching and Training **Essential** - 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** - GMC standards as an educational supervisor - Formal qualification in medical education - Regional or national involvement in training or examinations ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - 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** - Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn the Welsh language ### Qualifications and Memberships **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) **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 ### Leadership, Management and Quality Improvement **Essential** - 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** - 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 ## Documents - [welsh language matrix (pdf, 134.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2220) - [betsi cadwaladr relocation (pdf, 6.8mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2818) - [values and behaviour framework (pdf, 2.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2937) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2838) - [bilingual health board overview (pdf, 672.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10602079) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1632) - [occupational health function requirement form (docx, 102.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10699752) - [welsh job description and personal specification (pdf, 540.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694108) - [english job description and personal specification (pdf, 416.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10694107) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.