Job summary
We are currently seeking a new consultant intensivist with an interest in Anesthetics to support our Critical Care workforce based at Prince Charles Hospital, with travel between our CTMUHB sites potentially required.
Clinical
Provision of Critical Care to in-patients in the Acute General HospitalsReview of patients in the Emergency Department, wards and theatre settingsSupervision of Doctors in Training, Speciality and Specialist DoctorsMedical support for Critical Care Outreach TeamProvision of out-patient follow-up and bereavement clinics
Out of Hours Commitments
Non-Resident on-call (1:8) with remote access to Electronic Patient Care RecordsConsultant led care delivered by resident teamsNo concurrent coverage of other areas (e.g. theatres, obstetrics) during on-call work
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interview date will be March 6th 2025.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
Provision of Critical Care to in-patients in the Acute General Hospitals
Review of patients in the Emergency Department, wards and theatre settings
Supervision of Doctors in Training, Speciality and Specialist Doctors
Medical support for Critical Care Outreach Team
Provision of out-patient follow-up and bereavement clinics
Out of Hours Commitments
Non-Resident on-call (1:8 ) with remote access to Electronic Patient Care Records
Consultant led care delivered by resident teams
No concurrent coverage of other areas (e.g. theatres, obstetrics) during on-call work
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Critical Care Unit in Prince Charles Hospital is currently in a temporary home as the Ground and First Floor Project works continues. With a planned completion date of Autumn 2025, this will deliver a brand new, state-of-the-art 12 bedded Critical Care Unit, with plans for a co-located Enhanced Monitoring Unit.
Prince Charles has two resident tiers staffed by doctors at various stages of training, clinical fellows and Associate Specialists. The introduction of ACCPs is core part of our improvement works. We enjoy a strong working relationship with our anaesthetic department, as well as other specialties within the Health Board.
Prince Charles Hospital serves the population of Merthyr Tydfil, Cynon Valley, Heads of the Valleys and South Powys. It is a Trauma Unit and works with University Hospital of Wales as our Regional Trauma Centre in partnership with EMRTS and ACCTS.
Our wider health professional representation includes a well established nursing group, Critical Care Outreach, Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and it continues to grow. There is an established Follow-up, Bereavement and Family Support service.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales and was formed in 2019. It is situated near of the vibrant cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol and is enriched with magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches and the stunning Brecon Beacons national park. Welsh history, culture, music and of course rugby lie at the heart of the Health Board.
Our communities and population are friendly and we pride ourselves on being a population-centred and clinician-led organisation. We take our staff wellbeing seriously and have dedicated wellbeing rooms and mindfulness sessions. All our staff are issued with a staff discount card providing multiple savings in shops and restaurants. You dont have to speak Welsh to work in our organisation but we will give you the opportunity to learn.
We take staff development seriously and encourage everyone to flourish and progress during their time with us.
For those of you with a young family childcare is available on all three acute hospital sites. There are excellent schools and affordable housing both within and just outside the Health Board.
Whether its paddle boarding, caving, outdoor swimming or singing in a male voice choir- Cwm Taf Morgannwg will provide a fantastic work-life balance for everyone.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Critical Care Unit in Prince Charles Hospital is currently in a temporary home as the Ground and First Floor Project works continues. With a planned completion date of Autumn 2025, this will deliver a brand new, state-of-the-art 12 bedded Critical Care Unit, with plans for a co-located Enhanced Monitoring Unit.
Prince Charles has two resident tiers staffed by doctors at various stages of training, clinical fellows and Associate Specialists. The introduction of ACCPs is core part of our improvement works. We enjoy a strong working relationship with our anaesthetic department, as well as other specialties within the Health Board.
Prince Charles Hospital serves the population of Merthyr Tydfil, Cynon Valley, Heads of the Valleys and South Powys. It is a Trauma Unit and works with University Hospital of Wales as our Regional Trauma Centre in partnership with EMRTS and ACCTS.
Our wider health professional representation includes a well established nursing group, Critical Care Outreach, Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and it continues to grow. There is an established Follow-up, Bereavement and Family Support service.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is one of the largest Health Boards in Wales and was formed in 2019. It is situated near of the vibrant cities of Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol and is enriched with magnificent scenery including beautiful beaches and the stunning Brecon Beacons national park. Welsh history, culture, music and of course rugby lie at the heart of the Health Board.
Our communities and population are friendly and we pride ourselves on being a population-centred and clinician-led organisation. We take our staff wellbeing seriously and have dedicated wellbeing rooms and mindfulness sessions. All our staff are issued with a staff discount card providing multiple savings in shops and restaurants. You dont have to speak Welsh to work in our organisation but we will give you the opportunity to learn.
We take staff development seriously and encourage everyone to flourish and progress during their time with us.
For those of you with a young family childcare is available on all three acute hospital sites. There are excellent schools and affordable housing both within and just outside the Health Board.
Whether its paddle boarding, caving, outdoor swimming or singing in a male voice choir- Cwm Taf Morgannwg will provide a fantastic work-life balance for everyone.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- MBBCh/MBBS/relevant medical degree
- CCT/Portfolio (CESR) in ICM/Anaesthetics
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK
- Advanced Life Support and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider
Desirable
- CCT/ Portfolio (CESR) in Intensive Care Medicine
- Postgraduate Qualification in Intensive Care
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of Out of hours / Hospital at night
- Extensive experience in Intensive Care
- Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent healthcare system
- Experience in audit and/or quality improvement
- Experience of teaching undergraduates/ postgraduates
Desirable
- Experience of working at Consultant level in ICM
- Experience in Clinical Research
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary teams
- Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and families
- Honest, reliable and punctual
- Able to escalate problems and seek help when need be
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Welsh Language speaker or learning
- Qualification in bedside echocardiography/ultrasound
- IT skills
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a license to practice
- MBBCh/MBBS/relevant medical degree
- CCT/Portfolio (CESR) in ICM/Anaesthetics
- Eligibility to work and live in the UK
- Advanced Life Support and/or Advanced Trauma Life Support Provider
Desirable
- CCT/ Portfolio (CESR) in Intensive Care Medicine
- Postgraduate Qualification in Intensive Care
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of Out of hours / Hospital at night
- Extensive experience in Intensive Care
- Experience of working in the NHS or equivalent healthcare system
- Experience in audit and/or quality improvement
- Experience of teaching undergraduates/ postgraduates
Desirable
- Experience of working at Consultant level in ICM
- Experience in Clinical Research
- Formal qualification in teaching/education
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to work within a multidisciplinary teams
- Able to communicate well in English with team members, patients and families
- Honest, reliable and punctual
- Able to escalate problems and seek help when need be
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to organise and prioritise workload
- Flexible approach to work
Desirable
- Welsh Language speaker or learning
- Qualification in bedside echocardiography/ultrasound
- IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
