Join us! FICM IiT Sub-Committee Recruitment - 2 Vacancies

The Sub-Committee represents the interests and views of ICM Intensivits in Training (IiTs) throughout their training and reports into the Faculty’s Training, Assessment and Quality Committee.

The aims and objectives for the Sub-Committee are as follows:

• Forum for discussion and representation of views through IiT reps on Board and raising any problems and solutions via the Training, Assessment and Quality Committee
• Produce and source materials for Trainee Eye, seek ways to develop the publication further
• Collaborate with external stakeholder groups
• Identify ways to improve the training experience and ICM IiT wellbeing
• Liaise with the wider IiT network
• Respond to requests from the Dean, Board, standing Committees and any other sub-committees or working parties for representation, comment or opinion from ICM IiTs in training
• Assist in the production of educational resources for ICM training.

Terms of Office: The term of office for members is two years in the first instance.

Person Specification:

• Essential: Be an IiT Member in good standing with the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine in active practice at ST3 or higher in an ICM CCT programme (single/dual/triple/joint).
• Essential: Have a least 6 months of training still to complete upon taking up position on the Sub-Committee
• Desirable: Experience of training representation or relevant projects undertaken locally or nationally.

Selection Procedures:

Applicants will be selected based on the content of their personal statements, detailing their relevant experience and interest in the role.

The following factors will be considered:

• Applicants' personal statements and short CVs will be anonymised then reviewed by a panel that will include the Chair of FICM's Training, Assessment and Quality Committee, the elected FICM IiT Representatives and a Lay Representative.
• In the selection process consideration will be given to an appropriate balance based on the following factors:
  • Geographic distribution
  • Special interests & experience directly relevant to the role
  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

It is recommended that applicants discuss their appointment with their Deanery and RA/TPD, colleagues and senior management, to ensure they can dedicate the appropriate time to the role.

Upon appointment, you will join the Sub-Committee alongside the elected FICM IiT Representatives, who will support you from your first meeting and throughout your first year. The IiT Sub-Committee aims to foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment. You will also be supported by the FICM team, who will be on hand to assist with any queries or subsequent tasks related to your role.

• Sub-Committee Members are expected to attend all meetings (more info below).
• Members are expected to take an active part in the work of the IiT Sub-Committee, including:
  • Taking part in Sub-Committee discussions (at meetings and between meetings by email).
  • Taking personal responsibility for work streams and projects.
  • Taking corporate responsibility for Sub-Committee decisions/positions
  • Attending occasional events to do with the Sub-Committee’s work.
  • Reading all relevant written and online materials that are sent to Sub-Committee members.
• Producing research or written documents from time-to-time including contribution to the FICM newsletters, Trainee Eye and Critical Eye, and the Faculty website.

• Typically IiT meetings take place quarterly, with three virtual meetings and one face to face meeting per year.
• Meetings discuss, prioritise, commission and review work streams. They are open and friendly days where all members are invited to contribute and innovate.
• Travel expenses are reimbursed subject to Faculty guidelines.

Disclosures of interest: All Sub-Committee Members should disclose to the Chair any relevant conflicting interest of any kind (financial or otherwise) arising in relation to any item on the agenda. 

Meeting Dates:

Applicants should ensure that they are available to attend meetings on the following dates:

• 11:00 – 13:00 Tuesday 02 September 2025 (In Person at the RCoA in London, with lunch afterwards)
• 09:30 – 11:30 Tuesday 04 November 2025 (Virtual)