Job summary
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
CTMUHB would like to invite applications for a Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine post. The post will be based in the Emergency Department of either Prince Charles Hospital, Princess of Wales Hospital or Royal Glamorgan Hospital (the doctor can provide his choice of base during the interview process).
The level at which the appointee will practice will be determined by their level of experience.
The post will offer the candidates CV-enhancing opportunities and support for career development, through Life Support courses, Clinical Audit, Grand Round Presentations, Complaints Management, development and/or updating of Care Pathways, support and mentoring of medical students and bedside ultrasound.
Specialty Doctor in Emergency Medicine.
To assess and contribute to the immediate management of new patients, comprising the entire spectrum of emergency presentations
To act when necessary, as resuscitation team leader for seriously ill or injured patients, including children, while they are in the Emergency Department
To contribute to the supervision and management of clinical shifts as required while on duty, managing the disposition of clinical staff to ensure efficient patient flow.
To assist with Consultant Review Clinics
To support the supervision and training of junior medical staff
To perform minor surgical procedures including manipulation of fractures
Main duties of the job
Summary of the Post.
The post has some flexibility in the weekly sessions, but includes 1:5 inclusive weekend cover, with one session per week dedicated to SPA. We welcome candidates who wish to work on a less-than-full-time basis.
Provision is made within the rota for candidates to undertake Clinical Audit, personal CPD and teaching. Appropriate advice and support will be given for development towards a career in Emergency Medicine. These posts will be supported by Emergency Medicine consultant staff, whose number include EMUS (Emergency Medicine Ultrasound) Trainers, resuscitation course (ATLS, APLS, ALS) instructors, and Honorary Lecturers in Cardiff University.
The post is designed to attract candidates who wish to broaden their clinical experience and to acquire specialist skills in the specialty of Emergency Medicine. The post will also be attractive to doctors who wish to develop their knowledge and skills with a view to the acquisition of specialist certification in EM.
English and or/welsh speakers are both equally welcome to apply.
The post may close early if sufficient applications are received.
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
Duties Of the Post
Clinical: Roles & responsibilities include co-operation in the management and treatment of all patients attending the Emergency Department, working autonomously but with supervision provided by the consultant staff.
Contract
The appointment will be in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales).
Other Conditions.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC prior to taking up the post.
Membership of a Medical Defence / Protection society is encouraged but not mandatory.
The post is subject to a medical examination and documentation of Hepatitis B Status.
Occasional Emergencies
The doctor accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional, and, in particular, that clinical staff should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties Of the Post
Clinical: Roles & responsibilities include co-operation in the management and treatment of all patients attending the Emergency Department, working autonomously but with supervision provided by the consultant staff.
Contract
The appointment will be in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff (England and Wales).
Other Conditions.
The successful candidate must be registered with the GMC prior to taking up the post.
Membership of a Medical Defence / Protection society is encouraged but not mandatory.
The post is subject to a medical examination and documentation of Hepatitis B Status.
Occasional Emergencies
The doctor accepts that they will also perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances at the request of the appropriate consultant, in consultation where practicable with his colleagues both senior and junior. It has been agreed between the professions and the department that while juniors accept that they will perform such duties, the Secretary of State stresses that additional commitments arising under this sub-section are exceptional, and, in particular, that clinical staff should not be required to undertake work of this kind for prolonged periods or on a regular basis.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Familiarity with the NHS system in UK
Education
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- at least 2 years full time postgraduate training. At least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee; or equivalent experience
- CMT1/2 work in ED within the UK
Other
Essential
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Familiarity with the NHS system in UK
Education
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
Experience
Essential
- at least 2 years full time postgraduate training. At least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee; or equivalent experience
- CMT1/2 work in ED within the UK
Other
Essential
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).
