Job summary
This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of acute services to the University Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. The post will be part of the surgical team and provide support to the Combined General on-call rota for emergency work at night.
The post will be required to support the delivery of outpatient, inpatient and emergency services for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the specialist area, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff, General Practitioners and Management Teams.
The post will be expected to take part in the on call rota based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital. This may be subject to change.
This post is fixed term to cover maternity leave.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Regular outpatient clinics
Regular operating lists supervised by a Consultant
To be actively involved in the management and decision making for patients
To conduct ward rounds to identify and assess problems and assist in joint plans for
management of care
To contribute with the multi-disciplinary team in the use of referenced, evidence based guidelines, which are dated, signed and reviewed at least bi-annually or more frequently in light ofnew evidence.
Work with the rest of the clinical team to support the delivery of a high quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
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
This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of acute services to the University Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. The post will be part of the surgical team and provide support to the Combined General on-call rota for emergency work at night.
The post will be required to support the delivery of outpatient, inpatient and emergency services for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the specialist area, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff, General Practitioners and Management Teams.
The post will be expected to take part in the on call rota based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital. This may be subject to change.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post will join the team of consultants responsible for the provision of acute services to the University Health Board in Cwm Taf Morgannwg. The post will be part of the surgical team and provide support to the Combined General on-call rota for emergency work at night.
The post will be required to support the delivery of outpatient, inpatient and emergency services for the local population and in doing so foster excellent working relationships within and outside the specialist area, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff, General Practitioners and Management Teams.
The post will be expected to take part in the on call rota based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and Princess of Wales Hospital. This may be subject to change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
relevant experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at Senior House Officer level or extensive equivalent post-graduation experience. ATLS and ALS certified Applicants who are nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas are required to show the equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Desirable
- Experience of having worked at middle grade level in an acute general surgical department.
training
Essential
- Extensive years in a recognised training post or equivalent
Desirable
- Some structured Higher Specialist Training
Teaching
Essential
- Keen interest in learning and teaching
Desirable
- Track record/qualification in teaching
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate well with colleagues, patients and relatives. To be flexible and work as part of a team to meet the needs of the service. High degree of motivation, self-starter
Desirable
- Able to motivate and lead Able to supervise and support junior staff in a constructive manner
research/audit
Essential
- Keen interest in audit and research
Desirable
- Track record (Publications/ Presentations) Higher qualification/ courses in Research / Audit
management
Desirable
- Specific management training/ courses or qualifications. Experience of organising on call rotas, Experience in managing junior staff and organising theatre lists etc.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
relevant experience
Essential
- Extensive experience at Senior House Officer level or extensive equivalent post-graduation experience. ATLS and ALS certified Applicants who are nationals from another European country or elsewhere overseas are required to show the equivalence to the 5 years training period in the National Health Service required for the familiarity with information technology and general computer skills
Desirable
- Experience of having worked at middle grade level in an acute general surgical department.
training
Essential
- Extensive years in a recognised training post or equivalent
Desirable
- Some structured Higher Specialist Training
Teaching
Essential
- Keen interest in learning and teaching
Desirable
- Track record/qualification in teaching
Personal skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, able to communicate well with colleagues, patients and relatives. To be flexible and work as part of a team to meet the needs of the service. High degree of motivation, self-starter
Desirable
- Able to motivate and lead Able to supervise and support junior staff in a constructive manner
research/audit
Essential
- Keen interest in audit and research
Desirable
- Track record (Publications/ Presentations) Higher qualification/ courses in Research / Audit
management
Desirable
- Specific management training/ courses or qualifications. Experience of organising on call rotas, Experience in managing junior staff and organising theatre lists etc.
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).
