Job summary The advertised post is for a Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine based at the Grange University Hospital Critical Care Unit near Cwmbran. The successful candidate will have a 10-session contract and will participate in the ICU night on call rota (frequency currently 1:17 nights) and weekend working activity (frequency currently 1:7 weekends). The successful candidate may in future, with agreement following job planning, work flexibly to provide critical care and other specialty work across the Health Board and may increase their total sessional commitment up to a maximum of 12 sessions. If you are trained in Intensive Care Medicine and interested in the post please contact Dr Hayden Stephenson (Clinical Director for Critical Care) for further discussion. The Critical Care unit sits within the Clinical Support Services division. We work closely with the anaesthetic directorate providing comprehensive services for all elective surgery (excluding cardio-thoracic, neurosurgery and vascular), critical care, emergency surgery, obstetric anaesthesia and acute and chronic pain. Main duties of the job The critical care consultants work an annualised job plan based upon their sessional commitment. Our staffing model operates with 2-3 consultants every day 08:00-18:00 then one consultant on-call for the evening and night (resident 17:00-approximately 21:00 then non-resident until 09:00 the following day). There is the expectation to provide remote telephone advice, and the need to return to site where clinically necessary. On-calls for critical care include contributing to the evening and night on call rota (frequency currently 1:17 nights) and weekend working 1:7 weekends in ICU. The successful candidate may in future, with agreement following job planning, work flexibly to provide additional work across the Health Board and may increase their total sessional commitment up to a maximum of 12 sessions. The posts comprise 10 sessions with 7 DCCs and 3 SPAs. The ratio of DCCs to SPAs may vary with the agreement of the post holder and the Health Board in advance or after commencement. Job share applicants are welcome. If such a person is appointed, modification of the job content will be discussed on a personal basis. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 15,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another. We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer: Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens barred list check. Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC. Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description This position involves Regulated Activity with children and adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer: Enhanced check with barred list information, includingan adults and childrens barred list check. Applicants must hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC. Candidates for Consultant posts must also be on the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP)date within 6 months of interview. 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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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see 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. 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. 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.. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital Cwmbran NP44 8YN United Kingdom Employer's website