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Salary for this role£114,099 – £166,585 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)
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Role description
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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£114,099 to £166,585 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-WXM-INT-0926
Job locations
Wrexham Maelor Hospital
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7TD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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.
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
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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.