Hywel Dda University Health Board
Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine – Single or Dual CCT
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About the Role
It is an exciting time to join our welcoming and friendly team of 29 Anaesthetic/Intensive Care Consultants based at Glangwili General Hospital. The successful candidate will support the current establishment of NHS and academic staff contributing to the delivery of Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthetic services in Carmarthenshire.
Candidates with a single CCT in Intensive Care Medicine or with dual specialty training are sought to join a dedicated team in the health board's largest Anaesthetic/Intensive care department based primarily in Glangwili General hospital, the main acute site for the health board.
About the Critical Care Unit
The Critical care unit in Glangwili Hospital was opened in 2013 with approximately 500 admissions a year. There are 10 funded critical care beds to be used flexibly for level 3 and level 2 patients, with surge capacity of 17 beds. The unit is modern and spacious with all bed areas equipped with Philips critical care information systems.
Training and Support
We provide training in critical care for Anaesthesia and Intensive care trainees at all levels along with internal medicine and foundation trainees. We have at least 2 airway competent trainees covering the unit 24 hrs a day. This is provided by a mix of Specialty/ SAS grade Anaesthetists and trainees.
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About the Role
The post is for a Consultant in Intensive Care with or without dual CCT in another specialty.
The candidate will join a team of Intensive Care Consultants with a mix of single CCT and dual CCT.
Working Hours
The Critical Care week is from Monday to Friday 8 am to 6pm beginning with a consultant led handover from the night to the day team. On call attracts a band 3 supplement and is provided at a frequency of 1 in 8 with plans to extend the consultant workforce to give a frequency of 1 in 10.
From Monday to Friday there are 2 Critical care consultants from 8am to 6pm based at Glangwili Hospital. To maintain continuity of care, Critical care day-time sessions are worked in a weekly block with prospective cover.
About Hywel Dda University Health Board
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
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We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Services Provided
Our Services Are Provided In
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Diane Knight
- Job title: Service Delivery Manager
- Email address: Diane.knight2@wales.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07811711905
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