Job summary
General surgery activity is based predominantly at the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) although Endoscopy and Day Case Surgery is also undertaken at University Hospital of Llandough (UHL). The UHW is a busy tertiary referral hospital and the Major Trauma Centre for the South Wales region.
Currently patients requiring emergency surgery are managed within three 24 hour/7 days a week CEPOD lists with two half day dedicated General Surgery emergency lists aimed at managing hot gallbladders.. Approximately 250-300 emergency laparotomies are performed each year and recent years have seen a significant improvement in outcomes through quality improvement initiatives.
There is an ongoing exciting programme to redesign emergency surgical services with the opening of a dedicated 24/7 same-day emergency care (SDEC) unit and acute admissions ward scheduled for 2022. This will be supported by expansion of the medical workforce and further development of advanced nurse practitioners. Alongside this existing CEPOD theatre lists will be utilised for the most urgent cases. The ambition within Cardiff and Vale UHB is to develop Emergency General Surgery as a dedicated speciality while maintaining existing subspecialist input.
Available from August 2022 - August 2023
Main duties of the job
This post is ideally suited to a junior trainee (CT 2 or 3) or who wishes to further their experience of Emergency General Surgery prior to applying for Specialist Registrar training posts. Existing ST 3 or 4 trainees would be considered as part of out of programme experience and this may suit trainees thinking of developing a Specialist interest in Emergency General Surgery.
The appointee will be based within the new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) Unit due to open in 2022. They will support the assessment and treatment of Emergency General Surgery patients at the University Hospital of Wales. There will also be opportunities for involvement with more This will include undertaking supervised surgery on the dedicated SDEC lists with good opportunities to achieve competency in laparoscopic appendicectomy and cholecystectomy as well as surgery for emergency hernia and perianal sepsis. complex and urgent laparotomies through the CEPOD theatre list.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oCurrent GMC certificate
- oTraining in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable
- oMRCS completed
Desirable
- oIntercalated Degree
- oMSc or PHD
- oAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
Previous experience
Essential
- oTraining to CT 2 level
- oExperience of Emergency General Surgery
Desirable
- oExperience of emergency duties at middle grade level
- oPortfolio and logbook evidence of ability to undertake a range of emergency general surgery procedures with minimal supervision.
- oExperience of involvement in NHS Quality Improvement work
skills knowledge
Essential
- oEffective communication skills - Verbal and written
- oUp to date with current medical practices
Desirable
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- oFlexible, caring and hardworking
- oAbility to work as part of a team
Additional clinical experience
Essential
- oPortfolio evidence supporting ability to make good Clinical Decisions
Desirable
- oExperience of Major Trauma Unit
- oExperience of a Same Day Emergency Care Unit
special interests
Essential
- oInterest in Emergency General Surgery
Desirable
- oInterest in Digital Transformation
Other requirements
Essential
- oSatisfactory immigration status for length of contract oSatisfactory Health Clearance oSatisfactory Police Clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oCurrent GMC certificate
- oTraining in Radiation Protection or agreement to attend next available course (state higher qualifications if applicable
- oMRCS completed
Desirable
- oIntercalated Degree
- oMSc or PHD
- oAcademic Excellence (Prizes, merits, distinctions etc.,)
Previous experience
Essential
- oTraining to CT 2 level
- oExperience of Emergency General Surgery
Desirable
- oExperience of emergency duties at middle grade level
- oPortfolio and logbook evidence of ability to undertake a range of emergency general surgery procedures with minimal supervision.
- oExperience of involvement in NHS Quality Improvement work
skills knowledge
Essential
- oEffective communication skills - Verbal and written
- oUp to date with current medical practices
Desirable
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- oFlexible, caring and hardworking
- oAbility to work as part of a team
Additional clinical experience
Essential
- oPortfolio evidence supporting ability to make good Clinical Decisions
Desirable
- oExperience of Major Trauma Unit
- oExperience of a Same Day Emergency Care Unit
special interests
Essential
- oInterest in Emergency General Surgery
Desirable
- oInterest in Digital Transformation
Other requirements
Essential
- oSatisfactory immigration status for length of contract oSatisfactory Health Clearance oSatisfactory Police Clearance
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications 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 Check
This 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.
Applications 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).
