Clinical Fellow (SHO level), Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job summary

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our department in an exciting opportunity to broaden their experience in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Clinical Fellow (SHO Level). The successful candidate will form part of a clinical team working closely with other members in the specialty.

The department has a strong ethos around training and education for development of our medical staff. There is a regular programme of audit and governance meetings, teaching during the morning trauma meetings and dedicated teaching sessions. There are plenty of opportunities for junior medical staff to build their CV's with contributions to local service and quality improvements.

The post will be based at Withybush General Hospital but may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.

We are looking for a candidate with a commitment to excellence in team working and relationships and is able to work with enthusiasm.

This appointment is offered for a fixed term period for 12 months.

Main duties of the job

To participate in providing a service for Orthopaedics to the hospital and community so designated with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness with your Consultant.

Supervision of all admissions to the Wards, Clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted. The duties also involve maintaining patient's clinical notes and discharge summaries. The post holder may also be asked to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.