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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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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, including adults and children’s 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
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Clinical Experience
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Clinical Governance
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Teaching
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Research
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management
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Other Requirements
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To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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