About this role
Job summary
Applications are invited for an exceptional candidate to join the Critical Care Directorate as a Consultant in Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia, working 10 sessions per week based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Cardiff, with some cover also provided at the nearby University Hospital Llandough. This post is split between Critical Care (8 sessions) and Anaesthesia (2 sessions).
Main duties of the job
To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health.
To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time).
To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers.
To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UHB supports the requirements for continuing professional development and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the UHB Policy.
To participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board's policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance.
The successful candidate will participate in a 24/7 resident critical care consultant rota covering UHW and UHL.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise On Specialist Register for Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date Postgraduate ICM qualification e.g. FICM, DICM, EDIC or equivalent Postgraduate qualification in Anaesthesia e.g. FRCA
Desirable
Echocardiography qualifications e.g. FICE, BSE accreditation Ultrasound qualification (CUSIC competent)
Experience Essential
Broad experience in adult critical care Experience of working in specialty critical care e.g. neurosurgery, trauma Familiarity with inter-hospital transfer of critically ill patients Familiarity of ultrasound and/or Echo Broad training and experience in Anaesthesia
Desirable
Experience with regional anaesthesia
Skills Essential
Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working Effective IT (computer) skills Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
Clinical Governance Essential
Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Research Essential
Evidence of active research interests Ability to critically appraise research Commitment to assist in the directorate's Research Strategy
Teaching Essential
Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and junior doctors / dentists
Management Essential
Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process Evidence of effective leadership 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address University Hospital Wales
University Hospital of Wales (UHW)
Heath Park, Cardiff
CF14 4XW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)