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Applications are invited for an exceptional candidate to join the Critical Care Directorate as a Consultant in Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia, working 10 sessions per week based at University Hospital of Wales (UHW), Cardiff, with some cover also provided at the nearby University Hospital Llandough. This post is split between Critical Care (8 sessions) and Anaesthesia (2 sessions).
Main duties of the job
- To provide with Consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in the speciality to the hospitals so designated, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness and promotion of health. To have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in your charge (as appropriate) in liaison with Consultant colleagues and for the proper functioning of the department in line with the Operational Policy and Strategic Plan (as amended from time to time). To be responsible for the professional supervision and management of junior medical / dental staff. If appropriate the post holder will be named in the contracts of junior staff as the person responsible for overseeing their training and as an initial source of advice to such doctors regarding their careers. To participate in continuing medical education in ways which are acceptable to the Chief Executive. The UHB supports the requirements for continuing professional development and is committed to providing time and financial support for these activities in line with the UHB Policy. To participate in and contribute to Clinical Audit in line with the Health Board’s policy on the implementation of Clinical Governance. The successful candidate will participate in a 24/7 resident critical care consultant rota covering UHW and UHL.
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This advert is for Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine and Anaesthesia with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board in Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Anaesthesia and Intensive Care role. The advertised salary is £114,099 - £166,585 pa. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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