Senior Clinical Fellow in Critical Care

NHS; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health board in Wales is seeking a Senior Clinical Fellow in Critical Care for a 12-month position at Prince Charles Hospital. The role includes working in the Intensive Care Unit, managing critically ill patients, and partaking in a 1 in 8 on-call rota. Applicants should have GMC registration, critical care experience, and advanced airway skills. The job offers a full-time contract with opportunities for team-based collaboration and patient care.

Benefits

Generous leave

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Able to assess, resuscitate, and stabilise acutely sick patients.
• Previous clinical experience in critical care medicine.
• Experience in incident reporting and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Work on a 1 in 8 on-call rota as the senior resident doctor.
• Liaise closely with consultants on patient management.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the intensive care unit under supervision.

Skills

Advanced airway skills

Critical care experience

Assessment of acutely sick patients

Incident reporting

Education

Full GMC registration

Core training in ICM/anaesthesia

RCoA Initial Assessment of Competencies

FRCA/MRCP/FFICM Part 1

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Senior Clinical Fellow in Critical Care

The closing date is 28 September 2025

This is a 12-month, senior clinical fellow post in Prince Charles Hospital (PCH) Intensive Care Unit (ITU). This is a full-time role open to applicants with GMC registration and at the equivalent level of ST3+. The post is primarily based in PCH, adult ITU with the opportunity for cross-site work in sister units. The ITU at PCH is established for 10 beds (6 level 3 and 4 level 2), with plans to expand to 12 beds in Autumn 2026 when the PCH ITU new build is complete (on the same site). The unit has two resident on call rotas: an airway rota (rota 1) and a non-airway rota (rota 2). The successful candidate will be expected to work on rota 1 and be part of a 1:8 on-call rota, with a 40 hour week job plan, with enhanced payment for the on-call commitment. The postholder will be working in a consultant-led district general intensive care unit and will gain experience in different organ support modalities including respiratory, cardiovascular and renal support. The postholder will work both day and night on calls in ITU, providing care for the patients in the unit as part of a multidisciplinary team. The postholder will be required to work resident shifts including long days, nights and weekends. They will also be a key member of the cardiac arrest team. Normal working days will be predominantly based in Main Theatres on Anaesthetic lists with consultant supervision as appropriate.

This post is fixed term for up to 12 months due to structural changes.

Main duties of the job

See JD attached.

Main Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will work on a 1 in 8 on call rota as the senior, airway trained resident doctor. The post holder will liaise closely with the consultants with regards to patient management, referrals, admissions and discharges from the unit. The primary responsibility of the post holder is to contribute to the smooth running of the intensive care unit under consultant supervision. The post holder will have day sessions with the Theatre, providing anaesthesia for routine surgical cases under the supervision and/or direction of Anaesthetic Consultants. The post holder must be aware of clinical governance and clinical risk management and take an active part in their implementation

Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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

Other Duties And Responsibilities The post holder will be required to co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and are expected to share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. In addition, it should be noted that a clinical directorate structure is in operation, which requires close co-operation and liaison with colleagues as appropriate. There is a requirement to work within the financial and other constraints decided upon by the Health Board. Additional expenses of any kind must not be comminized without the approval of the appropriate manager/budget holder. Subject to the Terms and Conditions of Service, the post holder will be expected to observe policies and procedures of the Health Board, drawn up in consultation with the professions where they involve clinical matters. The post holder will be expected to comply with local and national employment and personnel policies and procedures in the management of employees of the Health Board. The post holder will be required to ensure that arrangements are in place for the organisation of medical staff and that they are allocated duties in accordance with the work of the department.

Person Specification

Experience & Skills

• Previous clinical experience in critical care medicine
• Able to assess, resuscitate and stabilise acutely sick patients
• Advanced airway skills including ability to intubate critically ill patients with distant supervision
• Previous experience of working in critical care in the NHS
• Has experience of incident reporting and investigations

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (UK) with license to practice
• Completed core training in ICM or anaesthesia (or equivalent)
• Possession of RCoA Initial Assessment of Competencies (IAC)
• Possession of RCoA Initial Assessment of Competencies (IAC)
• FRCA/MRCP/FFICM Part 1 or equivalent

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.

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