Job summary
Consultant Physician with an Interest in Geriatric Medicine
Are you looking to work in a dynamic, ambitious department with links to a high-ranking UK medical school, minutes from a beach and with a track record of enabling remote working to support work life balance?
We have an opportunity for a consultant to join a vibrant and progressive team of Geriatricians delivering a broad range of services to older patients. While this post has a particular responsibility for acute frailty and in patient care of frail older patients in Singleton Hospital, an extensive programme or health board development with bring a host of new opportunities for the successful candidate.
Swansea, the second city in Wales, and its neighbouring stunning Gower Peninsula, is a wonderful place to live. A seaside city with a university ranking among the top UK 12 for many disciplines, it has all the cultural and business attributes one would expect, as well as a flourishing local and national sports scene.
You will be able to live in Gower, with the beach close to your door and the most popular activity surfing, in the beautiful Swansea Valley, close to the mountains and the Brecon Beacons National Park, in the chic city centre SA1 Maritime Quarter or Mumbles, which made it into The Times coolest postcodes to move to in 2022. There is excellent state schooling. Most people who come here temporarily, love it and stay. There are good links to Cardiff and London both via rail and the M4 motorway.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be joining a team of Consultants in Swansea responsible for the provision of geriatric medical services to the Health Board.
The post holder will:
- have clinical responsibilities, supported by junior doctors, for the care of acutely unwell older people living with frailty on a dedicated care of the elderly ward (currently ward 3 at Singleton Hospital).
- share responsibility with the existing consultants to deliver the acute frailty service. On a rotational basis the postholder will lead a multidisciplinary team assessing older people admitted to a dedicated acute frailty unit within the Singleton Assessment Unit.
- contribute to the acute medical intake on a 1:14 basis.
- contribute to hot clinic provision and there is the opportunity to have a session to develop a relevant special interest.
There will be the opportunity to develop links with Swansea University and an honorary contract issued, with the level discussed at interview/after appointment. Candidates with existing research interests are encouraged to apply
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward- thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
Following the retirement of Professor Wyn Harris we are looking to appoint a dynamic, visionary and hardworking consultant committed to improving the care of older people in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot
Swansea Bay University Health Board is transforming its acute medical services. This post will help deliver a new model of integrated care for older people within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The post holders will be joining a team of Consultants in Swansea responsible for the provision of geriatric medical services to the Health Board.
The post holder will have clinical responsibilities, supported by junior doctors, for the care of acutely unwell older people living with frailty on a dedicated care of the elderly ward (currently ward 3 at Singleon Hospital).
The post holder will share responsibility with the existing consultants to deliver the acute frailty service. On a rotational basis the postholder will lead a multidisciplinary team assessing older people admitted to a dedicated acute frailty unit within the Singleton Assessment Unit.
He/she will also contribute to the acute medical intake on a 1:14 basis.
The post will contribute to hot clinic provision and there is the opportunity to have a session to develop a relevant special interest.
The person appointed will have broad training in Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine and have experience of multidisciplinary working in acute and rehabilitation settings. The appointee will be capable of managing the range of medical problems that occur within the setting of a general hospital and an understanding of older people living with frailty in the community. The appointee must be an effective team player and will be flexible in approaching new ways of working.
Applicants must have MRCP (UK) (or equivalent specialist qualification) and hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine, or be within six months of award of CCT, or equivalent by date of interview.
Applicants must also be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (UK) with a licence to practice (or be eligible for full and specialist registration within six months of interview).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
Following the retirement of Professor Wyn Harris we are looking to appoint a dynamic, visionary and hardworking consultant committed to improving the care of older people in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot
Swansea Bay University Health Board is transforming its acute medical services. This post will help deliver a new model of integrated care for older people within Swansea Bay University Health Board.
The post holders will be joining a team of Consultants in Swansea responsible for the provision of geriatric medical services to the Health Board.
The post holder will have clinical responsibilities, supported by junior doctors, for the care of acutely unwell older people living with frailty on a dedicated care of the elderly ward (currently ward 3 at Singleon Hospital).
The post holder will share responsibility with the existing consultants to deliver the acute frailty service. On a rotational basis the postholder will lead a multidisciplinary team assessing older people admitted to a dedicated acute frailty unit within the Singleton Assessment Unit.
He/she will also contribute to the acute medical intake on a 1:14 basis.
The post will contribute to hot clinic provision and there is the opportunity to have a session to develop a relevant special interest.
The person appointed will have broad training in Geriatric Medicine and General (Internal) Medicine and have experience of multidisciplinary working in acute and rehabilitation settings. The appointee will be capable of managing the range of medical problems that occur within the setting of a general hospital and an understanding of older people living with frailty in the community. The appointee must be an effective team player and will be flexible in approaching new ways of working.
Applicants must have MRCP (UK) (or equivalent specialist qualification) and hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Geriatric Medicine and General Internal Medicine, or be within six months of award of CCT, or equivalent by date of interview.
Applicants must also be on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council (UK) with a licence to practice (or be eligible for full and specialist registration within six months of interview).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- Licensed to practice
- Licensed to practice On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Geriatric Medicine and general internal medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by GMC or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. PhD, MD, MSc
- Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
- Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
- Development and commissioning of services
- Experience of research in geriatric medicine/general internal medicine
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
- Understands information systems and technology
- Clinical skills in general and geriatric medicine
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the GMC
- Licensed to practice
- Licensed to practice On Specialist Register with GMC as a specialist in Geriatric Medicine and general internal medicine or eligible for CCT within 6 months of date of interview and have passed exit exam or a statement of eligibility for registration issued by GMC or a primary medical qualification and recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree e.g. PhD, MD, MSc
- Teaching qualification/Higher qualification in medical education
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff ("Working Together")
- Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service ("Always Improving")
- Values partnership with other agencies ("Working Together")
- Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
Desirable
- Development and commissioning of services
- Experience of research in geriatric medicine/general internal medicine
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
- Understands the importance of effective Team Working with all levels of staff, take time to listen, understand and involve people; receptive to appropriate change ("Working Together")
- Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare ("Caring for each other")
- Excellent interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with patients, colleagues, relatives and staff; communicate openly and honestly and explain things clearly ("Caring for each other")
- Understands information systems and technology
- Clinical skills in general and geriatric medicine
Desirable
- Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
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).
