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 community hospitals, health centres, clinics, and mental health units. It also co-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

Essential 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.
• FFICM and/or FRCA (or equivalent).

Desirable qualifications and memberships

• 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.

Essential clinical skills

• 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 clinical skills

• 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.

Essential leadership, management and quality improvement

• 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 leadership, management and quality improvement

• 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.

Essential teaching and training

• 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 teaching and training

• GMC standards as an educational supervisor.
• Formal qualification in medical education.
• Regional or national involvement in training or examinations.

Essential research and audit

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

Desirable research and audit

• Experience with clinical research or national trials.
• Evidence of implementing change to improve patient care.
• Publications or presentations at regional or national level.

Essential additional requirements

• 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 requirements

• 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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address: Wrexham Maelor Hospital, Croesnewydd Road, Wrexham, LL13 7TD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/

For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Lead ITU, Dr Andy Campbell
Joanne.Hughes5@wales.nhs.uk
03000847825

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