Senior Clinical Fellow, Anaesthetics & Critical Care

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Anaesthetics and Critical Care team as aSenior Clinical FellowatPrincess of Wales Hospital.

This rewarding post offers the opportunity to become an integral member of theIntensive Care Unit (ICU) on-call rota, gaining valuable experience in the management of critically ill patients within a supportive and dynamic multidisciplinary team.

In addition, successful candidates will have opportunities to work alongside theGeneral Anaesthetic team,supporting bothelective and emergency theatre servicesacross a broad range of specialties. This role provides excellent exposure to a diverse clinical workload and is ideal for clinicians looking to further develop their skills in anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and critical care.

Join a forward-thinking department committed to high-quality patient care, education, and professional development.

This post is Fixed term until February 2027 to cover a Deanery vacancy; there is potential for this post to be extended.

Welsh and English speakers are both welcome to apply.

The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.

Main duties of the job

For more information please see the attached job description and/or person specification. Alternatively please contact Gareth Roberts

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

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

For more information please see the attached job description and/or person specification. Alternatively please contact Gareth Roberts

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC with a licence to paractice and eligible to work in the UK
• ALS Certified
• Primary FRCA

Desirable

• ATLS qualified
• APLS qualified

Physical Requirements and Attributes to Include General Health

Essential

• Must be able to perform the duties of the post
• The post holder must have proof of immunity to Hepatitis B or evidence that you are not Hepatitis B e antigen positive. This must have been obtained in the last 6 months

Circumstances e.g. Mobility/availability - special attendance requirements

Essential

• Ability to fulfil the requirements of the post

Relevant Experience

Essential

• 3 years postgraduate training in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care to include 6 months Intensive Care training (minimum) and 1 year of Anaesthesia (minimum)

Desirable

• Experience of working in the UK

Personality Requirements

Essential

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
• Flexible and the ability to work well in a team environment

Desirable

• Welsh Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above

Risk Management Knowledge

Essential

• Has an awareness of risk management

Desirable

• Has experience of incident reporting and investigations