Senior Clinical Fellow in Retrieval and Transfer

Job overview

Previous NHS experience at ST4 Level or equivalent is essential and we are unable to support applications from MTI applicants

This is a unique opportunity to be part of the development of a national Critical Care Transfer Service for the people of Wales. Established to provide high-quality intensive care during the inter-hospital transfer of the critically ill patient. This post will commence in February 2026 .

ACCTS Cymru, in partnership with the Welsh Critical Care Network and EMRTS Cymru, is seeking experienced, motivated, and enthusiastic senior retrieval and transfer medicine specialists to support the development of this bespoke service for Wales.

We are now recruiting Senior Clinical Fellow Doctors to join our teams across our two Welsh bases, which are located in Cardiff and Bangor. The service operates 7 days a week

If you want to join a progressive and caring healthcare organisation, responding to the needs of the Welsh community then we would like to hear from you

Main duties of the job

ACCTS is a predominately road-based service deployed with dedicated critical care transfer vehicles and equipment. The Retrieval and Transfer physician will deploy in a team alongside a support worker and a retrieval and transfer practitioner drawn from a pool of nurses and allied health professionals with extensive intensive care experience and specific training in inter-facility critical care transfer. ACCTS in partnership with WAA/EMRTS will operate a rotary wing model of retrieval and transfer to support long-distance transfers.

Upon completion of appropriate training and a period of targeted clinical experience, it would be expected that you would then take up a full part in the duty rota. The ability to work both day and night shifts is an essential part of the role.

There may be a need to travel to our various bases, across Wales for education and service delivery requirements and all candidates would be expected to contribute to twilight or overnight cover.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full and detailed Job Description is attached to this advert - Please check that you meet the essential criteria prior to submitting your application.

To qualify for this exciting role you must be a doctor with ST4+ equivalent training in Intensive Care Medicine / Anaesthesia who is fully registered with the GMC and who has significant demonstrable experience in the transfer care setting, aligned to the personal specification. It is essential that you are ambitious, highly motivated and able to remain calm under pressure.

Selection for this rewarding role is demanding and consists of several clinical scenario assessments as well as group work and a formal interview. An assessment event will be held at one of the ACCTS operational bases at a date to be confirmed.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.