Job summary
This Post will be based in the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend which is one of the three District General Hospitals within the Cwm Taff University Health Board catchment area.
The post holder will join a team of 5 whole time equivalent Care of the Elderly Consultants and one Associate Specialist responsible for the provision of Care of the Elderly services based at Princess of Wales Hospital.The appointment for this post is for 10 sessions; including a commitment to a 1:21 On Call Rota, (This session could sit outside the Job Plan or in discussion with the CD be part of your sessional commitments).The post holder should be accredited in Geriatric and General Medicine.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interview date: 8th December 2022
Main duties of the job
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. You will be a key member of the Parkinson's disease Service, which you will develop and contribute on the provision of the future service requirements to meet the needs of its patients.Working with consultant colleagues and the multi-professional team you will have continuing responsibility for the well-being of all patients under your care; allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. In partnership with clinical and managerial colleagues, you will also have responsibility for the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety. Domiciliary consultations may be required when clinically indicated.
The Post holder will be expected to provide clinical and holistic care as well as advise on management of all patients with Parkinson's disease and associated conditions in the Princess of Wales hospital, supporting Parkinson's disease multidisciplinary teams and support the service in future yearsYou will be required to adhere to the principles of good medical practice as laid down by the General Medical Council.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:? We listen, learn and improve? We treat everyone with respect? We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Accreditation in GIM
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Trained in Geriatric and General internal Medicine with some experience in managing Parkinson patients
- Working knowledge / Experience of the NHS
Desirable
- Experience as a Consultant
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding the management priorities of the NHS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of and participation in clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
- Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students
- Evidence of training in managing Parkinsons disease and knowledge in this sub specialty
Desirable
- Sub Specialisation and special interest in Parkinson Disease
- Evidence of papers presented at national /international meetings
Risk management
Essential
- Knowledge of the clinical and non-clinical risk management processes and the clinical governance implications for the NHS in Wales
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer
Desirable
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP or equivalent
- Full GMC registration with a license to practice
- Accreditation in GIM
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Trained in Geriatric and General internal Medicine with some experience in managing Parkinson patients
- Working knowledge / Experience of the NHS
Desirable
- Experience as a Consultant
Management Skills
Essential
- Understanding the management priorities of the NHS
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Experience of and participation in clinical audit
Knowledge
Essential
- Proven clinical ability to a high standard
- Experience of developing and participating in teaching programmes for trainees and medical students
- Evidence of training in managing Parkinsons disease and knowledge in this sub specialty
Desirable
- Sub Specialisation and special interest in Parkinson Disease
- Evidence of papers presented at national /international meetings
Risk management
Essential
- Knowledge of the clinical and non-clinical risk management processes and the clinical governance implications for the NHS in Wales
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good organisational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Proven ability to work under pressure
- Commitment to teamwork and pursuit of the corporate agenda of the employer
Desirable
- Proven leadership qualities in previous posts
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).
