Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Obstetrics with an interest in Fetal Medicine based at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT / CESR(CP) at the time of interview.
You will be able to take advantage of the excellent Consultant contract for Wales. The basic salary range for this post is £86,063 per annum to £111,732 per annum plus a further £26,672 per annum available in Commitment Awards. Consultants in Wales paid on one of the first three points of the substantive Consultant pay scale also receive a Wales recruitment incentive payment.
Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee.
Main duties of the job
There is a requirement to provide an on-call service as part of a 1:12 rota. The Health Board is committed to expanding resident Consultant cover of the obstetric service with the intention to move the frequency to 1:16.
It is anticipated that the successful candidate will be able to access excellent training and career development opportunities in the department. The department works closely with colleagues in Cardiff University's School of Medicine.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. There are also ample opportunities to get involved in research.
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
- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialist Registrar with CCT/CESR(CP) due within 6 months of interview date
- MRCOG or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in regional Fetal Medicine service at a Consultant level
- Active involvement in Fetal Medicine
- Evidence of recent participation in Obstetric Emergency drills, such as PROMPT training
- Fetal medicine ATSM or equivalent
Desirable
- Sub-specialty training in Fetal Medicine
- Experience in ultrasound governance
Ability
Essential
- Counselling / Communication skills
- Competence in ultrasound: Transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound in all 3 trimesters
- Competent in invasive procedures: CVS and amniocentesis
Desirable
- Competence in using Viewpoint software
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Research
Essential
- Active research interests
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- On GMC Specialist Register for specialty / Specialist Registrar with CCT/CESR(CP) due within 6 months of interview date
- MRCOG or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate ability to work in regional Fetal Medicine service at a Consultant level
- Active involvement in Fetal Medicine
- Evidence of recent participation in Obstetric Emergency drills, such as PROMPT training
- Fetal medicine ATSM or equivalent
Desirable
- Sub-specialty training in Fetal Medicine
- Experience in ultrasound governance
Ability
Essential
- Counselling / Communication skills
- Competence in ultrasound: Transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound in all 3 trimesters
- Competent in invasive procedures: CVS and amniocentesis
Desirable
- Competence in using Viewpoint software
Audit
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Research
Essential
- Active research interests
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical students and junior doctors
Personal qualities
Essential
- Evidence of ability to work both in a team and alone
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).
