Hywel Dda University Health Board

Specialty Doctor with Osteoporosis interest

The closing date is 18 May 2025

Job summary

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 post holder will manage their own caseload which will include reviewing new and existing patients as well as attending weekly MDT meetings. Suitable for ST4 level or above, or ideal for a General Practitioner wanting to sub-specialise in Osteoporosis working 2 days (4 sessions) as part of their practise. Offered as a 24 month appointment initially with a view of progressing to Specialty doctor/Specialist post longer term for the right candidate. Option to discuss Medical acute on-calls for the right candidate if required.We are happy to consider a hybrid model involving site-based working for a minimum of one day per week in combination with remote working, as agreed with the successful applicant/responsible Consultant/Service Manager.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.

Main duties of the job

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 being established now. We offer a full range of bone health treatments including non-oral anti-resorptives and different types of anabolic therapy.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 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.

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £59,727 - £95,400 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-MED-WGH-184-C

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

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Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification

https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

https://youtu.be/fp100QsjygM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - MBBS or recognised equivalent.
  • - Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
  • - MRCP / MRCGP or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • - Experience of working in healthcare settings including experience of managing patients in an outpatient setting.
  • - Interest in Bone Frailty/Osteoporosis.
  • - The ability to apply knowledge and work as part of a wider team, incorporating working with adjacent services.

Desirable

  • - Wider medical experience or experience in research and training in providing a relevant subspecialty service.
  • - Experience of working in virtual outpatient services.
  • - Additional relevant clinical qualification(s).
  • - Experience of the NHS.

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • - Participation in clinical audit and QI work, including an understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • - MBBS or recognised equivalent.
  • - Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
  • - MRCP / MRCGP or equivalent

Clinical Experience

Essential

  • - Experience of working in healthcare settings including experience of managing patients in an outpatient setting.
  • - Interest in Bone Frailty/Osteoporosis.
  • - The ability to apply knowledge and work as part of a wider team, incorporating working with adjacent services.

Desirable

  • - Wider medical experience or experience in research and training in providing a relevant subspecialty service.
  • - Experience of working in virtual outpatient services.
  • - Additional relevant clinical qualification(s).
  • - Experience of the NHS.

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • - Participation in clinical audit and QI work, including an understanding the role of audit in improving medical practice.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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)


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)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Consultant Physician-Special Interest Osteoperosis

Dr Will Backen

01437773891

Details

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £59,727 - £95,400 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

100-MED-WGH-184-C

Job locations

Withybush General Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ


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