Mersey

Regional Training Information

 

Intensive Care Medicine training in Mersey Region

Mersey forms part of Health Education North West (HENW), although are a single unit of application for national recruitment, and a distinct training area. In 2017 we formed the NW School of ICM, and were the first to do so in the UK.
The region is relatively compact geographically, and includes Merseyside and much of Cheshire. It stretches from Southport in the North, through Liverpool, crossing the Wirral peninsula to Chester, down to Crewe and then east to Macclesfield.

Training in Intensive Care Medicine occurs in several hospitals throughout the region:  Royal Liverpool University Hospital and University Hospital Aintree (which houses the trauma centre); Wirral University Teaching Hospital (Arrowe Park) and St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospital (Whiston); Countess of Chester Hospital; Warrington Hospital and Mid-Cheshire Hospitals (Crewe).
3 standalone specialist referral centres are utilised for the ICM specialist training modules: Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and Walton Centre for Neurosciences, all of which have excellent reputations.

The region prides itself on providing high quality training and having excellent trainee/trainer relationships. The trainees have a well-established support and social forum, and an optional trainee mentor scheme, which is particularly beneficial for those new to the region. 

There is an established regional teaching programme, backed up by excellent courses, particularly around echocardiography and simulation. We have a number of FICE mentors and are able to support FICE accreditation. The research profile of the region is on the rise, with most units actively contributing. We are also able to provide academic training and currently have several trainees following this pathway.

Mersey has a long history of achievement in medicine and offers much to its trainees. As well as high quality rotations, tailored to fit individuals’ training needs, there are now also fantastic additional opportunities available across the wider NW ICM School.

Liverpool is an exciting and vibrant area to live in with significant developments in the city following the success of the European Year of Culture. It has an international reputation for arts and sports, and offers other excellent recreational activities. There is easy access to beautiful countryside and several nearby National Parks. The transport links are also excellent, and London is only 2 hours away by train. And we have a couple of football teams you might have heard of...?

Useful websites: www.MMACC.uk  

For more information on individual ICM Training Units, please see the related downloads below or contact the Regional Advisor.