Specialty Doctor - Osteoporosis Medicine

Job summary

Doctors wishing to apply for this post must have full registration with the General Medical Council and shall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least 2 years of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

We welcome applications for this substantive post from a range of clinical backgrounds including Primary Care. Full training will be given so interested candidates who lack experience in bone health management should not be deterred. This post suits applicants at ST3-ST4 level with extensive Out-patient experience. Virtual clinics can be undertaken remotely, with at least 1 day on site at Withybush Hospital.

Withybush General Hospital is a busy regional hospital providing general services for West Wales (General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics included). The acute medical intake is mainly unselected and the post holder would be expected to equally share emergency medical admissions with general medical colleagues from all disciplines (Geriatrics, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Respiratory). Renal and Neurology support are regional services provided by Swansea hospitals. The hospital includes a large ACCU facility run by Consultant Intensive Care staff who work closely with medical colleagues.

Main duties of the job

The Pembrokeshire Osteoporosis Service provides specialist bone health management to the population of Pembrokeshire ranging in age from late teenage years to the very elderly. We routinely use virtual consultations and provide face to face assessments if required. Our patient centred practice aims to help patients to make decisions that are right for them.

The applicant for this additional post will work closely with the existing team managing their own caseload reviewing new and existing patients and participating in weekly MDT meetings. Osteoporosis Services are developing rapidly within the Health Board and include a Health Board wide Fracture Liaison Service which is currently being implemented. We offer a full range of bone health treatments including non-oral anti-resorptivesand different types of anabolic therapy.

Suitable for ST3 or above, offered for 24 months initially with a view of progressing to Specialty doctor/Specialist post longer term for the right candidate. Option to discuss Medical acute on-calls if requested or a basic 40 hour post. This post will offer applicants wide range of opportunities for development of clinical expertise in the assessment and specialist management in osteoporosis and other conditions affecting bone health such as Paget's disease, and steroid related bone loss. Other potential areas for development include verbal and written communication skills, virtual working in an outpatient setting, audit and quality improvement projects and educational opportunities tailored to the post.

The post holder will have the opportunity to participate in audit meetings, MDT's and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants, including revalidation through MARS.

The post will have opportunities for the post holder to settle in the Pembrokeshire area with development to become a Specialist in this field, with Portfolio Pathway support to help you become a Consultant with specialist registration.

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 to almost 400,000 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.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire. Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

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