Specialty Doctor in Adult Critical Care

Job responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents for this post.Person Specification

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

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
63,696 to 102,689 a year