Consultant in Intensive Care Medicine – Single or Dual CCT
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Carmarthen
Salary
£114,099 – £166,585
Posted
2 weeks ago
About the role
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.