Consultant Intensivist: Sponsorship Available

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Job summary

“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.

Person Specification

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

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

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

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

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 5 November 2026

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