Job summary
Applications are invited for a Locum General Surgery Consultant Surgeon with a Colorectal Sub Specialty.
The successful candidate will join the existing General Surgical Department at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The post will have a flexible session programme with a general surgical emergency 'on call' commitment 1 in 8.
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 Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, but may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.
This post will be fixed term for up to 6 months due to departmental changes.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The consultant will be based at Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant, but may be required to travel to other sites across the organisation.
The post will be required to share with consultant colleagues in the responsibility of providing outpatient and inpatient services for the local population and in doing so, foster excellent working relationships within and outside the General Surgical department, including medical, nursing, secretarial and support staff, General Practitioners and management teams.
The post will also work with the Clinical Services Group Management team to: assist in the strategic planning and modernisation of General Surgical services, deliver internal and external targets for patient activity and achieve financial balance.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB now provides primary, community, hospital and mental health services to the 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs - Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
The resident population of Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf is estimated to be 450,000 (Stats Wales 2016).
Our 65 to 84 and 85+ age groups are projected to have the largest increase by 2036, when an estimated one in four people in Wales will be aged 65 and over.
These projections will have significant implications for the way in which we design and provide health (and increasingly integrated health & social care) services.
Ideally situated between Wales' capital city, Cardiff to the South, the coastal town, 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.
We take our role as one of the largest employers in the area very seriously which is evident in our wide-ranging partnership working, dedication to our corporate social responsibilities and the importance we place on building relationships with our staff and community.
We are especially proud of our Academic Centre in Merthyr Tydfil, which is helping to train future doctors in community medicine.
If you come to work in Cwm Taf Morgannwg you will be guaranteed a warm Welsh welcome; opportunities for professional development and a clinical environment that innovates to improve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff, ensuring that concise agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions.
- Undertake ward rounds to identify and assess problems, plan management of care, and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
- Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and family
- Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to the maximum potential.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the production of referenced, evidence based guidelines which are dated, signed and reviewed at least bi-annually or more frequently in light of new evidence.
- Work with the rest of the consultant team to provide strong professional leadership within the department and be mentored in the delivery of a high quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board regarding the treatment of their patients and the appropriate use of the departments resources.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide professional and managerial supervision of junior medical staff. Continuing responsibility for the care of patients under his/her care: allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff, ensuring that concise agreed management plans are clearly displayed in the notes of patients with complex conditions.
- Undertake ward rounds to identify and assess problems, plan management of care, and be actively available during the working week so that medical and nursing staff can communicate and consult freely.
- Ensure that an appropriate model of care is adopted which recognises the involvement of the multi-disciplinary team, the patient and family
- Ensure that the use of medical and nursing resources within the department are utilised to the maximum potential.
- Assist the multi-disciplinary team in the production of referenced, evidence based guidelines which are dated, signed and reviewed at least bi-annually or more frequently in light of new evidence.
- Work with the rest of the consultant team to provide strong professional leadership within the department and be mentored in the delivery of a high quality service provided by well-trained staff within clear departmental policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain good communication with clinical colleagues across the Health Board regarding the treatment of their patients and the appropriate use of the departments resources.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree or fellowship
Experience and Training
Essential
- Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients undergoing Surgery Evidence of high level of skill in teaching medical, nursing and other professional colleagues in formal and informal modes
- Evidence of active and constructive involvement in clinical audit and the implementation of actions to be taken on the basis of audit outcomes
- Experience in advanced laparoscopic procedures would be essential
- Previous experience in management of general/emergency surgery including laparoscopic management of benign and malignant colorectal disease.
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in risk management. Evidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in health care
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications in peer reviewed journals or thesis
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/ Commitment
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. Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Evidence of a clear understanding of principles and practice of involving patients in all aspects of their care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBChB/MBBS or equivalent FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree or fellowship
Experience and Training
Essential
- Evidence of ability to take full and independent responsibility for the clinical care of patients undergoing Surgery Evidence of high level of skill in teaching medical, nursing and other professional colleagues in formal and informal modes
- Evidence of active and constructive involvement in clinical audit and the implementation of actions to be taken on the basis of audit outcomes
- Experience in advanced laparoscopic procedures would be essential
- Previous experience in management of general/emergency surgery including laparoscopic management of benign and malignant colorectal disease.
Desirable
- Evidence of active involvement in risk management. Evidence of personal involvement in management and administrative roles in health care
Special Knowledge/Expertise
Essential
- Academic achievements/evidence of familiarity with research methods which have resulted in publications in peer reviewed journals or thesis
Desirable
- Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Disposition-Adjustment/Attitude/ Commitment
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. Willingness to work flexibly to deliver clinically effective and cost effective healthcare
- Evidence of a clear understanding of principles and practice of involving patients in all aspects of their care
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).
