Applications are now open to join the WICIR steering group committee
Background
The Wessex Intensive Care Innovation and Research (WICIR) Network is being convened to advance collaborative, inclusive, high-impact research in critical care by uniting clinicians, trainees, allied health professionals and other colleagues working in intensive care research and innovation across Wessex.
Through shared data, joint studies and strategic support, WICIR empowers members to generate meaningful evidence to improve patient outcomes and build research capacity and innovation adoption across critical care multidisciplinary teams in the Wessex region.
WICIR aspires to cultivate a dynamic, connected research ecosystem that enables members to explore, lead and influence the future of intensive care research.
This will be achieved through:
Role of the Committee
The primary functions of the Wessex Intensive Care Innovation and Research Steering Committee will include, but are not limited to:
Meetings will be held quarterly.
Steering Group Membership
Expressions of interest are welcomed from colleagues across Wessex Health Partner organisations. We are inviting all colleagues working within the critical care specialty, who currently work within research and/or innovation, or have an interest in supporting the generation of greater collaborative interdisciplinary critical care research and speeding up the development and adoption of critical care innovation at scale. When reviewing the constitution of the steering committee we will aim to ensure;
All applicants will be invited to join the central contact list to support a wider network. We welcome colleagues from any organisation, relevant to the Wessex WICIR initiatives, to join the network members list.
Why Apply?
WICIR Steering Committee is a motivated group of leaders in critical care representing organisations across the Wessex region. Joining the conversation will open opportunities to join a broad network of colleagues working in R&I across the region, whilst influencing strategy and decision-making to support the growth of critical care R&I capability and capacity in Wessex.
How to Apply
The call is open until Monday 18 September 2025 and the first steering committee meeting will be December.
To apply please send a covering letter/email detailing how you feel you are going to strengthen the group, and how you plan to engage people within your organisation to support the aims of the group.
For more information, please contact nina.barratt@wessexhp.org.uk