Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Senior doctor to join our dynamic, highly supportive, friendly Emergency Department based in Glangwili General Hospital.
This post is for senior level doctors within the ED team. The successful applicant would be expected to be the senior doctor on-site after-hours dealing with acutely unwell patients, be able to supervise and support resident staff, and help coordinate the flow of patients in the ED (with the support of the on-call ED consultant).
Main duties of the job
To participate in providing a service for Emergency Medicine to the hospital and community. The post holder will be designated with the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness with your Consultant.
All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisation regarding supervision.
As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.
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
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification(s).
- Evidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management.
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience
Essential
- Shall have at least 4 years full time Postgraduate experience (or its equivalent on a part time or flexible basis).
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- NHS Experience.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- Additional clinical qualification(s).
- Evidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management.
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Experience
Essential
- Shall have at least 4 years full time Postgraduate experience (or its equivalent on a part time or flexible basis).
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- NHS Experience.
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
Desirable
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).
