Applications are invited for exceptional candidates to join the Critical Care Directorate within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board as a Senior Clinical Fellow.
It is an exciting time to join the Health Board with reconfiguration of the Critical Care footprint and planned expansion of our services in line with growing demand. Opportunities are available for appointees to develop clinical interests within the largest Critical Care Unit in Wales.
The post is based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
The Critical Care Directorate has recently increased its funding to 35 Level 3 patients at University Hospital of Wales. There is also a new 6-bedded Post Anaesthetic Care with close links to Theatres, Cardiac and Neuro Critical Care. The case mix of patients is variable, reflecting the tertiary surgical and medical patients hosted by the Health Board in addition to demands from a busy Emergency Department.
We have good links with Cardiff University and the Wales Deanery as a teaching unit, we are driving forward a programme of medical education, international research, and innovations in intensive care. This is an excellent opportunity for dynamic individuals with the appropriate skills to join our multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join a team consisting of 30 Consultants in Intensive Care who have a variety of special interests including renal medicine, trauma, research, emergency surgery, and neurosciences.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Applicants must ensure they provide the names and contact details of referees covering at least the last three years of their employment/training history in full.
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
Responsibilities include administrative and clinical duties in line with the role. Please see the JD for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MBBS or equivalent
Desirable
* Intercalated Degree
* MSc or PHD
* Academic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
Experience
Essential
* 18 Months full-time as Anaesthetics / Critical Care trainee (CT or equivalent level)
* Initial Assessment of Competency
* Primary FRCA or equivalent
* ALS
Desirable
* Postgraduate Fellowship/Membership
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.
* Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skills
* Up to date with current medical practices
* Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
* Teaching Experience
Desirable
* Audit
* Teaching
Attitude, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential
* Motivated and efficient
* Able to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
* Flexible, caring and hardworking
* Ability to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
Essential
* Evidence to work both alone and in a team.
* Motivated and Efficient
* Committed to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Other Requirements
Essential
* Current GMC certificate with a licence to practise
* Satisfactory immigration status for length of contract
* Satisfactory Health Clearance
* Satisfactory DBS Clearance
Desirable
* Ability to speak Welsh
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