Job summary
The Gastroenterology Department is going through an exciting transition currently and the new appointee will be key to this development. The areas of interest that will be developed include hepatology, alcohol liaison service, nutrition, advanced endoscopy, bowel screening and IBD.
With the 4 gastroenterologists in post, working cross-site, subspecialty interests will be encouraged to enhance the service. Future aspirations will be to look towards a Hywel Dda Gastroenterology Service.
The anticipated number of outpatients is 5-8 new patients or 12-24 follow-up patients or a combination thereof for each outpatient session, depending on support staff.
There is an expectation that the successful candidate participates on the Acute GI Bleed rota on a 1:8 basis.
The X-ray department has full CT, MRI, ultrasound and angiographic facilities including a day ward area for the admission and recovery of angiography patients. Cardioversions and pacing are carried out in a dedicated room on the cardiac care unit.
To provide, with consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a gastroenterology service and supporting the development of sub-speciality interest to the hospitals and community with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
Main duties of the job
It is anticipated that the appointment of a sixth gastroenterology physician into the Carmarthenshire team will allow subspecialisation and concentration of expertise within the County.
The post will be based at the Glangwili site. It is anticipated the successful applicant would have a broad ability in general gastroenterology to join 5 colleagues in Carmarthenshire. An interest in either Bowel Screening Endoscopy and advanced lower GI therapy or an interest in ERCP and hepatology would be warmly welcomed.
Bowel Screening Wales expansion through national optimisation is creating a large demand for screening endoscopists currently and over the next 3 years.
We have a hepatology service which is flourishing and growing. The service needs additional senior medical input to guide specialist hepatology nurses. ERCP experience would be highly desirable to enable succession planning of current services that includes 2 ERCP lists.
Most of these sessions will be delivered at Glangwili hospital but future growth of lists may require travel to Prince Phillip or Bronglais Hospitals, depending on specialist interest.
An interest in advanced colonoscopy, hepatology and ERCP will be nurtured and mentored with the existing team to develop skills and confidence.
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 12,000 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 (six 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Please see below videos in relation to this vacancy:
https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Please see below videos in relation to this vacancy:
https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCP
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Acute General Medicine
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Acute General Medicine and Gastroenterology
- Able to apply knowledge
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- MRCP
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Acute General Medicine
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Acute General Medicine and Gastroenterology
- Able to apply knowledge
- Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
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
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).
