Stage 3 Resources

Welcome to the Stage 3 Resource Hub!

This page has been created specifically for Intensivists in Training (IiTs) approaching the final stages of their training. The transition from training to independent consultant practice can be both exciting and challenging, and this resource is here to help you navigate it.

Here you will find links to relevant guidance, reflections from experienced consultants, practical tips on job planning, unit expectations, and other useful materials. Whether you're preparing for your first consultant post or planning ahead, we hope these resources will support and inspire you as you move into the next phase of your career.

We want this page to be as useful and relevant as possible, so if you have suggestions for additional content, spot something missing, or have any questions, please do get in touch. Your ideas will help us improve this resource for everyone.

Webinar: Preparing for Your First Consultant Role in ICM

Held on Thursday 4 December 2025, 19:30–21:00
Accredited for 2 CPD Points

This popular webinar brought together over 120 delegates for a focused and practical session on preparing for the transition from training to a first consultant post in Intensive Care Medicine. With insights from members of the FICM Board and early‑career ICM consultants, the session explored the realities of starting out in a consultant role and how to approach the process with confidence.

Across the evening, speakers covered key areas including:

How to tailor your CV for consultant interviews within ICM
Job planning essentials and what to expect from your first formal job plan
Common challenges in the first consultant year and strategies for navigating them
Understanding the ICM consultant jobs market and how best to position yourself

Delegates also had the opportunity to learn from the speakers’ personal experiences of the transition from trainee to consultant, gaining practical advice to support their Leadership and Management competencies.

We extend our thanks to Dr Liz Thomas, Dr Dan Macadie and Dr Matt Williams for delivering an informative and highly valued session. Certificates were provided to all attendees for inclusion in their portfolios.