Job summaryThe Adult Critical Care Directorate at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is seeking to appoint a Speciality Doctor to join the critical care team based at the University Hospital of Wales with some cover also provided at the nearby University Hospital Llandough. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to critically ill patients within one of the largest tertiary critical care services in Wales, supporting a broad range of specialist services including major trauma, neurosurgery, transplantation and complex surgical care. The post offers excellent opportunities to develop clinical expertise in intensive care medicine within a leading teaching and research environment.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will play a key role in the day-to-day management of patients within the Adult Critical Care Unit and Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU). Duties include assessing and managing critically ill patients, delivering organ support therapies, performing clinical procedures within their scope of competence, prescribing treatments and maintaining accurate clinical records. The successful candidate will participate in multidisciplinary ward rounds, contribute to patient safety and quality improvement initiatives, support junior doctors and medical students through supervision and teaching, and take part in the resident out-of-hours rota. There will also be opportunities to engage in educational activities, audit, clinical governance and research.About usCardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.DetailsDate posted05 November 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary
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63,696 to 102,689 a year
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ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number001-MP190.26Job locationsUniversity Hospital WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMBBS or equivalentFull GMC/GDC Registration with a Licence to PracticeDesirableIntercalated DegreeMSc or PHDAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions)Post graduate examination in critical care e.g FICM, EDIC or equivalent.
Previous Experience
EssentialFour years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies.DesirablePostgraduate Fellowship/Membership
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
EssentialDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skillsCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working.Counselling and communication skills.Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.Up to date with current practices.Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate.Teaching ExperienceDesirableComputing skillsAuditResearch interests relevant to specialty.Teaching
Personal Characteristics
EssentialMotivated and efficientAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues.Flexible, caring and hardworkingAbility to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
EssentialEvidence to work both alone and in a team.Motivated and EfficientCommitted to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Other Requirements
EssentialCurrent GMC certificate with a licence to practiseSatisfactory immigration status for length of contractSatisfactory Health ClearanceSatisfactory DBS ClearanceDesirableAbility to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialMBBS or equivalentFull GMC/GDC Registration with a Licence to PracticeDesirableIntercalated DegreeMSc or PHDAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions)Post graduate examination in critical care e.g FICM, EDIC or equivalent.
Previous Experience
EssentialFour years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as fixed-term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty, OR equivalent experience / competencies.DesirablePostgraduate Fellowship/Membership
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities
EssentialDemonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues.Able to participate as key member of cardiac arrest team with advanced airway skillsCommitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working.Counselling and communication skills.Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance.Up to date with current practices.Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriate.Teaching ExperienceDesirableComputing skillsAuditResearch interests relevant to specialty.Teaching
Personal Characteristics
EssentialMotivated and efficientAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues.Flexible, caring and hardworkingAbility to work as part of a team
Personal Qualities
EssentialEvidence to work both alone and in a team.Motivated and EfficientCommitted to working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Other Requirements
EssentialCurrent GMC certificate with a licence to practiseSatisfactory immigration status for length of contractSatisfactory Health ClearanceSatisfactory DBS ClearanceDesirableAbility to speak WelshDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. xsabvtc For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCardiff and Vale University Health BoardAddressUniversity Hospital WalesHeath ParkCardiffCF14 4XWUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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