Job summary
The post holder will be required to undertake clinical checking, maintain accurate patients clinical notes, with prompt completion of discharge summaries.
Assist in the teaching and training of Junior Medical Staff and undergraduate students and participate in regular audit meetings.
Main duties of the job
The holder of the post will be accountable to the Consultant Physician and HospitalDirector within General Medicine.This is a permanent contract and you will join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward looking General Medicine/ Gastroenterology service. You will be part of the medical oncall team and you will be supported and encouraged to develop a specialist interest in Gastroenterology.This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to enter a specialty training programme but need some more time/experience, those working towards MRCP/CESR (you will be supported to complete these) or those who have decided to enter a non-training post.You will be expected to partake in Gastroenterology ward rounds and out-patient clinics.You will be supported to develop skills in gastroenterology techniques.You will be encouraged to develop a portfolio to reflect your developing skills.You will be supported in performing appropriate quality improvement projects and audits.You will be encouraged to organise and support teaching including ECG workshops.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Enlgish
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- 4 years full time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty.
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub speciality service
- Additional clinical qualifications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Broad based experience in General Medicine
- Experience of NHS with knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Acute General Medicine
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- MRCP 2 level, paces pending or full membership MRCP
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evident so as to improve clinical outcomes.
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Person Specification
Enlgish
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- 4 years full time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty.
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub speciality service
- Additional clinical qualifications
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Broad based experience in General Medicine
- Experience of NHS with knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Acute General Medicine
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- MRCP 2 level, paces pending or full membership MRCP
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evident so as to improve clinical outcomes.
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
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).
