Speakers
Dr Lawrence McCrossan
Dr Clare Windsor
Dr Mick Jennings
Hall 8
As careers in critical care progress, the transition towards retirement or reduced clinical practice can be both rewarding and challenging. This session will explore the practical, professional and personal aspects of “winding down,” offering insights for all members of the multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Topics will include maintaining purpose and identity beyond full-time practice, flexible and phased retirement options, mentorship and legacy-building, and strategies to support wellbeing during this transition. Through shared experiences and expert perspectives, attendees will gain tools to approach the later stages of their careers with confidence, clarity, and fulfilment.
Lawrence graduated from Glasgow University in 1988, moving to Liverpool in 1989 to take up Emergency Medicine and Surgery. After a 5 year stay in surgery he went back to Emergency Medicine, taking up a post in Anaesthesia as part of his training. Following from this he continued a career in Anaesthesia and managing to pass all 3 FRCA exams and completing training in Intensive Care Medicine.
He started as a consultant in intensive care and trauma anaesthesia in 2002, eventually stopping his anaesthesia sessions in 2019 to work full time in intensive care.
Despite retiring he continues to have interests in end of life, communication, conflicts and legal issues.
Since retiring he has been able to focus on his interests outside work including music/singing/playing guitar and piano, outdoor swimming, wine tasting, travelling and purchasing a camper van.
Clare is a Consultant in ICM & Anaesthesia in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, having been appointed in 2014.
She has a keen interest in patient safety and governance, taking the lead for Critical Care Governance since 2015 and being an active member of the ICS Standards & Guidelines Committee.
She is a strong advocate for the care of young adults as they transition into the care of Adult Critical Care and was the lead author for the joint national guidelines between the ICS and PCCS (Paediatric to Adult Critical Care Transition).
Mick Jennings has not worked in a hospital for three years. He spends a lot of his time with his lovely family and friends and has expanded his know how in car restoration, woodworking and home maintenance. He takes holidays when he wants to.
Previously a full-time consultant in Critical care and Anaesthetics at University Hospital Lewisham with interests in mentorship, service management and development. He trained in ICM and Anaesthetics in London having gained experience in general medicine after his nascent career in surgery was thwarted by the development of rheumatoid arthritis. He graduated in 1988.
David is a consultant in critical care medicine and medical director at Imperial College Healthcare, responsible for quality, safety and clinical governance, medico‑legal and statutory duties and action to reduce health inequalities.
He trained in medicine at Imperial College School of Medicine and completed a PhD in immunology at Imperial College London.
David became a consultant in August 2014 and has held various leadership roles including clinical lead for Charing Cross’ intensive care unit, head of speciality for intensive care medicine and hospital medical director (Charing Cross).
David is also the north west London critical care network lead and chief medical officer for the southern area of British Boxing Board of Control (southern area).