Specialty Doctor in Ear, Nose and Throat
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Job summary
The post holder will work within the ENT service for Hywel Dda Health Board.
The post holder will be involved in the management of all ENT patients, both in-patients and emergencies.
The exact pattern of work will be established once the posts are appointed.
The post holders will participate in the on call rota. Normally this will be second on call. However in exceptional circumstances when unforeseen problems arise with first on call cover, it may be necessary to require the doctor to provide first on call cover.
There are close relationships with the Nursing Staff in the Day Care Unit, Wards, Outpatients and Accident and Emergency Unit. During the course of your duties it will be necessary to liaise with professional and clinical staff of Pathology, X-ray, ECG, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Social Work Departments.
Supervision of all admissions to the Wards, Clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all medical patients admitted to the General Surgical Wards and Central Treatment Suite. The duties also involve maintaining patient's clinical notes and discharge summaries.
Main duties of the job
To ensure the provision and delivery of a first class 7 day ENT service
To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialty
To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies
To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board's service plans
To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty or the Health Board
Core clinical expertise in ENT
Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Supporting and training multidisciplinary teams
Delivering care in the community alongside primary health care and social care teams
Providing persuasive strategic advice to LHB's and Social Services Departments
Addressing the Intermediate Care Agenda
Participating in CPD including Audit
You are expected to maintain your professional development for Revalidation
A Teaching and Training Role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates
To assist with role to Resident Grade Medical Staff
To undertake regular multidisciplinary clinical audit and provide evidence based medicine
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
08 April 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,727 to £95,400 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
100-MED-GGH-380
Job locations
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
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