Job summary
These are newly created Specialist Doctor posts developed as part of the Medical Workforce productivity programme.
Specialist doctors are senior and experienced clinicians who will work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed within local clinical governance frameworks. Specialists will be responsible for patients in their areas of practice as an 'expert decision maker'.
Specialist doctors provide expertise in a specialised area, whether delivering care in a specific specialty or in a generalist service and will manage the full range of presentations in their area of practice. The role will primarily focus on providing direct clinical care, meeting service delivery and improvement requirements. However, the role will be supported by suitable development opportunities including management roles and leadership responsibilities in teaching, academia research and service development. The details of the balance between clinical care and other elements of the role would be discussed during the job planning process.
This post is fixed term for up to 9 months due to limited funding.
- Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the general care of patients on the Intensive Care Unit at Prince Charles Hospital, and provide clinical support for critically ill in-patients and within the Emergency Department.
The Critical Care service has Tier 3 Intensive Care Units at the the Princess of Wales Hospital, Prince Charles Hospital and the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The postholder will be expected to undertake clinical sessions at all locations, if necessary.
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
These are newly created Specialist Doctor posts developed as part of the Medical Workforce productivity programme.
Specialist doctors are senior and experienced clinicians who will work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed within local clinical governance frameworks. Specialists will be responsible for patients in their areas of practice as an expert decision maker.
Specialist doctors provide expertise in a specialised area, whether delivering care in a specific specialty or in a generalist service and will manage the full range of presentations in their area of practice. The role will primarily focus on providing direct clinical care, meeting service delivery and improvement requirements. However, the role will be supported by suitable development opportunities including management roles and leadership responsibilities in teaching, academia research and service development. The details of the balance between clinical care and other elements of the role would be discussed during the job planning process.
Specialists are also expected to be involved in delivering teaching and training to others. They will be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, leading MDTs where appropriate.
Specialists are required to actively engage in CPD activities both internally and externally to their organisations. A special interest will be encouraged and is negotiable. The post can be full time, maximum part time or job share by negotiation.
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 concerns about safety.
Job description
Job responsibilities
These are newly created Specialist Doctor posts developed as part of the Medical Workforce productivity programme.
Specialist doctors are senior and experienced clinicians who will work autonomously to a level of defined competencies, as agreed within local clinical governance frameworks. Specialists will be responsible for patients in their areas of practice as an expert decision maker.
Specialist doctors provide expertise in a specialised area, whether delivering care in a specific specialty or in a generalist service and will manage the full range of presentations in their area of practice. The role will primarily focus on providing direct clinical care, meeting service delivery and improvement requirements. However, the role will be supported by suitable development opportunities including management roles and leadership responsibilities in teaching, academia research and service development. The details of the balance between clinical care and other elements of the role would be discussed during the job planning process.
Specialists are also expected to be involved in delivering teaching and training to others. They will be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, leading MDTs where appropriate.
Specialists are required to actively engage in CPD activities both internally and externally to their organisations. A special interest will be encouraged and is negotiable. The post can be full time, maximum part time or job share by negotiation.
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 concerns about safety.
Person Specification
Knowledge, personal skills, and abilities
Essential
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
- Post-graduate diploma in Critical Care (e.g. FFICM, EDIC)
Desirable
Education/ Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
- Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in risk management
- Evidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in Health Care
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients.
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service.
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations including clinical crises.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Evidence of a clear understanding of principles and practice of involving patients in all aspects of care.
- Willingness to work flexibility to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
Person Specification
Knowledge, personal skills, and abilities
Essential
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent
- Post-graduate diploma in Critical Care (e.g. FFICM, EDIC)
Desirable
Education/ Qualifications and training
Essential
- Full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council
Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of 6 years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades.
- Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in risk management
- Evidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in Health Care
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential
- Good communication and empathy skills with patients.
- Evidence of willingness to participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide an integrated service.
- Ability to work as a member of a team, both through communication and sharing workload.
- Ability to cope with stressful situations including clinical crises.
- Ability to prioritise and organise workload and co-ordinate staff.
- Ability to lead a team.
- Evidence of a clear understanding of principles and practice of involving patients in all aspects of care.
- Willingness to work flexibility to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
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).
