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Posted: 2 July 2020
National Transfer Project – Practitioner sub-group

Calling all ACCP Members

The FICM ACCP Sub-Committee are working with the National Transfer Project group to produce a set of advanced competencies which, when achieved by qualified ACCPs, will enable them to undertake independent transfers of certain L3 patients, working within transfer services with appropriate governance and Consultant oversight structures.

We are...

Posted: 24 June 2020
FICM ACCP Sub-Committee Seeking 2 new members

FICM ACCP Sub-Committee Seeking 2 new members

 

The FICM ACCP Sub-Committee (FICMASC) are looking for two new members.
Please read the Job Description for more information on the expected commitment and details of how to apply.

ACCP Sub-Committee Job Discription

If you have any queries or would like to...

Posted: 18 June 2020
Racism, discrimination and diversity within healthcare

Joint statement by the FICM Dean, RCoA President and FPM Dean

The Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists and Faculty of Pain Medicine condemn racism and discrimination in any shape or form. We are committed to supporting our fellows, members and staff from black, Asian, and ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the...

Posted: 15 June 2020
GMC survey results on the returning doctors workforce due to COVID-19 - next steps

A message from Celia Ingham Clark regarding the GMC survey results on the returning doctors workforce due to COVID-19

Before COVID-19 arrived England was short of approximately 10,000 doctors.

As part of the response to COVID-19 the GMC brought a large number of doctors who had recently relinquished their registration back onto...

Posted: 10 June 2020
FICM to strengthen links with Critical Care Pharmacists

The Faculty is incredibly pleased in our 10th year to strengthen links with Critical Care Pharmacy. This follows very positive discussions with pharmacy leads over the last few months and agreement by our Board to make this future investment for the good of our services.

Critical Care Pharmacists are essential to...

Posted: 28 May 2020
FICM Training News

ICM Training Update

 

Recruitment

Recruitment to ICM Training has taken place and we expect to welcome successful applicants to our programme in August as planned, in line with national policy. Recruitment to ST3 posts was significantly disrupted with the cancellation of all interviews. The revised selection process consisted of allocation...

Posted: 21 May 2020
ENHANCED CARE: Guidance On Service Development In The Hospital Setting

We are pleased to announce, in collaboration with the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK, the release of guidance for the development of Enhanced Care in the acute hospital setting. The guidance outlines a framework to consider when creating a service for patients whose care needs fall into the...