Gary Smith

Gary Smith is a Visiting Professor at Bournemouth University and a former Consultant in Critical Care at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, with a distinguished career in patient safety, early warning systems, and resuscitation. He has made significant contributions to national and international guidelines through his work with the UK Royal Colleges and Resuscitation Councils.

• Former Consultant in Critical Care, Portsmouth Hospitals (1986–2011)
• Visiting Professor, Bournemouth University (since 2004)
• Chair, Clinical Outcomes Research Group (CORG) and PACIFIC-19 research group
• Member, National Cardiac Arrest Audit (NCAA) Steering Committee (2008–2021)

His research focuses on the early recognition and management of patient deterioration, particularly through the development of early warning scores (NEWS), the ALERT training program, and the Vitalpac monitoring system. He has led major initiatives in critical care education and quality improvement.

His recent publications reflect a strong trend in evaluating the impact of nurse staffing, compliance with vital signs monitoring, and the performance of early warning systems during the pandemic. His work spans clinical epidemiology, health services research, and digital health interventions.

• NHS Innovator of the Year (2010)
• Whitaker Award, Intensive Care Society (2011)
• Humphry Davy Medal, Royal College of Anaesthetists (2012)
• Honorary member, Intensive Care Society and Resuscitation Council UK

Gary Smith has led major research teams including CORG and PACIFIC-19, and has been involved in national audits and policy development. His work has been instrumental in shaping acute care practices across the UK.