Job summary
The specialty doctor post is part time for 3 days per week (6 sessions). The post will join a complement of 2 part time Consultants, a part time specialty doctor, junior medical staff, responsible for the provision of Specialist Palliative Medicine services to the Rhondda Taf Ely locality based in Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Y Bwthyn , Specialist Palliative Care Unit. The post provides a broad range of experience in Specialist Palliative Care. Previous post holders have used the role to gain experience and expertise in palliative care, and as a stepping stone to Specialty Training in Palliative Medicine.
Main duties of the job
The clinical focus of this post will be in the hospital palliative care team. The hospital palliative care team is a consultant led service, with specialist nurses providing advice and support to patients in the Princess of Wales Hospital.
This post is offered on the terms of the Specialty Doctor contract on a part time basis, and is subject to the terms and conditions of service governing the appointment of hospital medical and dental staff in England and Wales.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to manage common general medical conditions
- Understanding of psychological factors.
Desirable
- Knowledge of symptom management.
Education/ Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCGP.
- Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine.
Experience
Essential
- 4 years postgraduate training (or equivalent on part-time or flexible basis), 3 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have relevant experience or competencies.
Desirable
- Previous experience of Palliative Care, Haematology and/or Oncology or have equivalent experience or competencies
Person Specification
Knowledge, personal skills and abilities
Essential
- Able to manage common general medical conditions
- Understanding of psychological factors.
Desirable
- Knowledge of symptom management.
Education/ Qualifications and Training
Essential
Desirable
- MRCP or MRCGP.
- Diploma/MSc in Palliative Medicine.
Experience
Essential
- 4 years postgraduate training (or equivalent on part-time or flexible basis), 3 of which in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have relevant experience or competencies.
Desirable
- Previous experience of Palliative Care, Haematology and/or Oncology or have equivalent experience or competencies
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital Y Bwythn
Royal Glamorgan Hospital Site (Adjacent to Maternity Department)
Llantristant
CF72 8XR
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
