Job summary
Applications are invited for a Specialty Doctor. The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at Prince Charles Hospital. The post will have a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment on a 1:10 basis.
This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of general surgical services to Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. The Post will be based at Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, but may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.
The post will be required to share with Consultant colleagues the responsibility of providing General Surgical outpatient and inpatient care for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the General Surgical Department.
The General Surgery Department has supportive Consultants and a successful track record of facilitating the SAS/Specialty Doctor's to progress to CESR. Any successful candidate will have a great opportunity to have guidance from the candidates who have already obtained CESR or from those who are now in the CESR process.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate would be working at ST / registrar level within the Department of General Surgery, Colorectal and Upper GI Surgery. The post would offer regular outpatient clinics, theatre sessions and registrar on-call duties (1 in 11). A Flexible Weekly timetable, which would include on average 2-3 theatre sessions, 1-2 outpatient clinic sessions.
About us
We are ideally situated between Wales' capital city Cardiff to the south, the coastal town of Porthcawl to the west, and the stunning scenery in the Brecon Beacons National Park to the north. We operate within a vibrant community, rich with history and heritage.
Within Cwm Taf Morgannwg, you can explore the breath-taking beauty of the mountains, waterfalls and woodlands found in Brecon Beacons National Park, which contains some of the finest walking country in Europe. You'll uncover the treasures of Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery, the Cynon Valley Museum Trust, and the Pontypridd Museum. Lose yourself in a tranquil stroll along the beaches of Ogmore-by-Sea and Dunraven Bay. Take a journey through time aboard a vintage steam train on the Brecon Mountain Railway. Or brave the trails and jumps of BikePark Wales, a must-visit spot for mountain bike enthusiasts.
You can also explore other parts of Wales. Our central location makes us the perfect starting point! There is an excellent choice of housing within easy travelling times of the hospitals. There are established air, rail and sea links, which provide easy access for travel throughout the UK and beyond.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE
To assist with the Surgical Service.
To enhance services within the Surgical Directorate.
To assist in team building across all Directorate services and teams.
CLINCIAL SESSIONS include
Outpatient Clinics
Endoscopies
Theatre Sessions
Ward Rounds
Pre Operative Assessment
Post Operative Assessment
SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Research
Clinical Audit and Risk Management
Administration
Education and Training
MAIN DUTIES
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients and will have excellent communication skills to negotiate with all stakeholders.
In addition he/she will:
Share with colleagues in the responsibility of providing surgical services for the local population.
Be required to foster excellent working relationships within the Surgical Department, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff and Management Teams.
Assist with the achievement of internal and external Directorate targets for patient activity.
Assist with the optimal use of all resources allocated to the service.
CLINICAL DUTIES
Regular outpatient clinics .
Regular operating lists supervised by a Consultant.
To be actively involved in the management and decision making for patients.
To be available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
To conduct ward rounds to identify and assess problems and assist in joint plans for management of care.
To contribute to an appropriate model of care which, recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and family.
NON-CLINICAL
AUDIT To actively participate in regular and systematic multi-disciplinary clinical audit.
To be aware of the National Standards of Competence and Performance, to ensure quality in relation to clinical practice.
To participate at morbidity and mortality meetings ensuring lessons learned are shared.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING To participate in a multi-disciplinary structured programme of training and education.
To comply with Professional standards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ROLE
To assist with the Surgical Service.
To enhance services within the Surgical Directorate.
To assist in team building across all Directorate services and teams.
CLINCIAL SESSIONS include
Outpatient Clinics
Endoscopies
Theatre Sessions
Ward Rounds
Pre Operative Assessment
Post Operative Assessment
SUPPORTING PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY
Research
Clinical Audit and Risk Management
Administration
Education and Training
MAIN DUTIES
The post holder will be responsible for the day-to-day management of patients and will have excellent communication skills to negotiate with all stakeholders.
In addition he/she will:
Share with colleagues in the responsibility of providing surgical services for the local population.
Be required to foster excellent working relationships within the Surgical Department, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff and Management Teams.
Assist with the achievement of internal and external Directorate targets for patient activity.
Assist with the optimal use of all resources allocated to the service.
CLINICAL DUTIES
Regular outpatient clinics .
Regular operating lists supervised by a Consultant.
To be actively involved in the management and decision making for patients.
To be available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
To conduct ward rounds to identify and assess problems and assist in joint plans for management of care.
To contribute to an appropriate model of care which, recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and family.
NON-CLINICAL
AUDIT To actively participate in regular and systematic multi-disciplinary clinical audit.
To be aware of the National Standards of Competence and Performance, to ensure quality in relation to clinical practice.
To participate at morbidity and mortality meetings ensuring lessons learned are shared.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING To participate in a multi-disciplinary structured programme of training and education.
To comply with Professional standards.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised during unsocial hours
- Full GMC Registration
- Ability to participate in training programs in the department, where Consultants have approved the post holders particular expertise. Part 1 MRCS/FRCS
- Proven Ability in surgery.
- Must be able to perform the duties of the post. The post holder must have proof of immunity to Hepatitis B or evidence that you are not Hepatitis B e antigen positive. This must have been obtained in the last 6 months.Team player
- Has awareness of Risk Management
- Skilled in communication
Desirable
- MRCS/FRCS
- Significant experience in Surgical field
- Has experience of Incident reporting and investigations
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience in surgery and significant experience in full-time hospital service in SHO or higher grade or equivalent
Essential
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised during unsocial hours
- Full GMC Registration
- Ability to participate in training programs in the department, where Consultants have approved the post holders particular expertise. Part 1 MRCS/FRCS
- Sufficient experience in surgery and significant experience in full-time hospital service in SHO or higher grade or equivalent
- Skilled in communication
- Commitment to the Audit process and ability to participate in Audit to practice evidence based Medicine
- Must be able to perform the duties of the post. The post holder must have proof of immunity to Hepatitis B or evidence that you are not Hepatitis B e antigen positive. This must have been obtained in the last 6 months.
Desirable
- MRCS/FRCS
- Significant experience in field
- Has experience of Incident reporting and investigations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised during unsocial hours
- Full GMC Registration
- Ability to participate in training programs in the department, where Consultants have approved the post holders particular expertise. Part 1 MRCS/FRCS
- Proven Ability in surgery.
- Must be able to perform the duties of the post. The post holder must have proof of immunity to Hepatitis B or evidence that you are not Hepatitis B e antigen positive. This must have been obtained in the last 6 months.Team player
- Has awareness of Risk Management
- Skilled in communication
Desirable
- MRCS/FRCS
- Significant experience in Surgical field
- Has experience of Incident reporting and investigations
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient experience in surgery and significant experience in full-time hospital service in SHO or higher grade or equivalent
Essential
Essential
- Ability to work unsupervised during unsocial hours
- Full GMC Registration
- Ability to participate in training programs in the department, where Consultants have approved the post holders particular expertise. Part 1 MRCS/FRCS
- Sufficient experience in surgery and significant experience in full-time hospital service in SHO or higher grade or equivalent
- Skilled in communication
- Commitment to the Audit process and ability to participate in Audit to practice evidence based Medicine
- Must be able to perform the duties of the post. The post holder must have proof of immunity to Hepatitis B or evidence that you are not Hepatitis B e antigen positive. This must have been obtained in the last 6 months.
Desirable
- MRCS/FRCS
- Significant experience in field
- Has experience of Incident reporting and investigations
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).
