Job summary
This post will be an opportunity for those seeking experience in interventional respiratory medicine prior to obtaining a training number in respiratory medicine or for those already in training or at completion of respiratory medicine training wishing to gain further experience in interventional procedures.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to gain experience in thoracic ultrasound (and be expected to gain level 1 competency by the end of the post), indwelling pleural catheters, bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound as well as experience in general respiratory medicine with exposure to the other departmental sub-specialty interests depending on the preference of the successful candidate.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities of the post are the following:-o To provide effective leadership to all staff engaged in the specialtyo To participate, sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriateo To undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policieso To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the Health Board's service planso To utilise core clinical expertise in undertaking routine diagnostic procedures and assessment of patients.o Have experience and knowledge of contributing to a sub-specialty service o Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary teamo Supporting and training multidisciplinary teamso Planning care in the community alongside primary health care and social care teams o To be responsible for the management of patients under your team's care at Prince Philip Hospital supported by Resident Doctors.o To support the development and delivery of a sub-specialty service in hospital and in the community where appropriate.o To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Division's and Health Board's agreed objectives.o To contribute to the develop and delivery of a comprehensive service for the specialty.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/Y4JGdD6EHjE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/Y4JGdD6EHjE
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- MRCP level 2 or full MRCP membership
Clinical experience
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Broad based experience in General Medicine
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Acute General Medicine
- Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriateet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
- 4 years full time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least 2 of which is the speciality training programme.
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
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
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and Resident 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
- Willingness to participate in clinical management
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- MRCP level 2 or full MRCP membership
Clinical experience
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- Broad based experience in General Medicine
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Acute General Medicine
- Knowledge and experience of communicating bad news
- Ability to take independent clinical decisions when necessary and to seek advice from senior doctors as appropriateet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
- 4 years full time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least 2 of which is the speciality training programme.
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
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
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and Resident 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
- Willingness to participate in clinical management
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
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).
