Consultant Intensivist & Emergency Medicine
Job summary
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 don't 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. Main duties of the job oSPA allocation as per Welsh Contract. Negotiated on appointment, evidenced and reviewed annually at job plan.
Core SPA 1.5 as minimum oAll new Consultants will be "buddied" with existing consultant for support/mentoring oSPA time for new Consultants for initial development oOut-of-hours clinical support from Consultant(s) on other two sites oFree access to "UpToDate" oHealth Board laptop with Microsoft 365 and home working capabilities oRemote access to Philips ICCA Intensive Care Electronic Patient Record and Welsh Clinical Portal. oNamed Consultant to support doctors who are new to working in the UK oShared office space and hot-desking capabilities on all three sites oFree car parking on all sites, access to NHS Wales Salary Sacrifice scheme for fleet cars oDaily Sit-Rep meetings to facilitate mutual aid across the Health Board oMonthly, site specific meeting with Clinical Director and Directorate Manager oBi-monthly pan-CTM meetings with entire Critical Care team
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: o We listen, learn, and improve o We treat everyone with respect o We work together as one team CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job responsibilities
SPA allocation as per Welsh Contract. Negotiated on appointment, evidenced and reviewed annually at job plan.
Core SPA 1.5 as minimum All new Consultants will be buddied with existing consultant for support/mentoring SPA time for new Consultants for initial development Out-of-hours clinical support from Consultant(s) on other two sites Free access to UpToDate Health Board laptop with Microsoft 365 and home working capabilities Remote access to Philips ICCA Intensive Care Electronic Patient Record and Welsh Clinical Portal.
Named Consultant to support doctors who are new to working in the UK Shared office space and hot-desking capabilities on all three sites Free car parking on all sites, access to NHS Wales Salary Sacrifice scheme for fleet cars Daily Sit-Rep meetings to facilitate mutual aid across the Health Board Monthly, site specific meeting with Clinical Director and Directorate Manager Bi-monthly pan-CTM meetings with entire Critical Care team
Person Specification
Qualifications and Eligibility
Essential
Full GMC Registration with a license to practice MBBCh/MBBS/relevant medical degree CCT/Portfolio (CESR) in Intensive Care Medicine CCT/Portfolio (CESR) in 2nd specialty Postgraduate Qualification in Intensive Care Postgraduation Qualification in Emergency Medicine Eligibility to work and live in the UK Advanced Life Support and/or ATLS Provider
Knowledge and Experience · Essential
Experience of Out of hours / Hospital at night Extensive experience in Intensive Care (+ allied specialty) 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 IT skills
Desirable
Welsh Language speaker or learning Qualification in bedside echocardiography/ultrasound
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).
