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 boards largest Anaesthetic/Intensive care department based primarily in Glangwili General hospital, the main acute site for the health board.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
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
Glangwili Hospital provides all emergency surgical and orthopaedic theatre services within Carmarthenshire and has daily CEPOD and trauma lists. All in patient Paediatric and Consultant led Maternity services for Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire are based in Glangwili, with a current delivery rate of 2,900 per year.
Carmarthenshire is a beautiful part of Wales with fantastic culture, competitive house prices and ready access to the outdoors – both costal and mountains as well as good transport links to urban centres in SE Wales and England via the M4 and the South Wales mainline.
We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing and recognise the importance of psychological support in a demanding clinical environment. The Health Board offers a comprehensive Psychological Wellbeing Service, including access to advice, regular webinars, and a confidential self-referral pathway for timely support and free one-to-one counselling. In addition, the Intensive Care Unit benefits from a Clinical Psychologist embedded within the team, providing accessible, specialist support and promoting a compassionate and supportive working culture.
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individual’s contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUS
Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I
