Job summary
Applications are invited for a Consultant Endocrinologist to join the team at Swansea Bay University Health Board. The post is a replacement post following the retirement of a colleague.
Under our "Changing for the Future" strategy, Swansea Bay University Health Board have embarked on an exciting change programme developing our three main hospitals in Swansea Bay (Morriston, Singleton and Neath Port Talbot) as 'centres of excellence' for different types of care. Morriston Hospital will become the centre of excellence for urgent and emergency care, specialist care and regional surgical services for Swansea Bay, including complex medical interventions,
As part of our vision for the future we have created exciting acute medicine opportunities within our newly constructed £3.5m 45-bed Acute Medical Unit (AMU) based on the Morriston Hospital site. This 21st Century Acute Medical Unit is a dedicated front of house facility with an integrated trolley-based Assessment Unit and a new Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) unit. Supported by integrated diagnostics, therapies, and pharmacy hubs.
This will be a 10 session job plan (7 DCC; 3 SPA) as per the Welsh Consultant contract.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job / Job responsibilities
This post is a replacement for the current retiring endocrinologist to join a group of 8 consultants within Diabetes and Endocrinology. The post holder would be responsible for the ongoing delivery and future development of endocrine services supported by an experienced local Endocrinologist.
The main duties and responsibilities would include:
- Delivery of endocrinology clinics
- Consultation and advice to medical colleagues in allied specialities
- Attendance at regional endocrine MDT meetings
- The ongoing development of local endocrine services
- Supporting the inpatient care of general medical, diabetes and endocrine patients on ward S at Morriston
- Contribution to the general medial on call
Contribute to the acute medical intake. The current rota frequency is
- 1:16 Monday to Friday 5-8pm and next day PTWR 9am-12noon (not Saturday)
- 1:16 Monday to Friday 5-9pm and overnight on call
- 1:11 weekends (two consultants 8am-2pm and one consultant 2pm-8pm and overnight)
About us
Swansea Bay UHB covers a population of around 390,000 in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas and employs approximately 12,500 staff. We have three major hospitals: Morriston, Singleton, and Neath Port Talbot Hospitals and this job role will be based at Morriston Hospital, Swansea.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay UHB. Being part of an extraordinary team and as one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we provide various 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
You will be responsible for coordinating the Endocrinology service in Morriston Hospital including:
- Delivery of endocrinology clinics
- Consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities
- Development of a specialist area of endocrine interest is encouraged
- Attendance at regional endocrine MDT meetings
- Future development of local endocrine services
- Providing inpatient care to patients admitted to ward S with general medical, diabetes and endocrine conditions
- Supervising the on call junior medical team.
- Working with consultant physician colleagues to develop alternatives to hospital admission such as ambulatory care, hot clinics and specialty urgent care pathways.
- You will participate in the out of hours service delivery of acute medical take during weekdays and weekends on a rota basis.
- Undertaking 4 subspecialty sessions. These will be agreed with individual appointee as appropriate and will be regularly reviewed in job plan meeting.
- Examples of work programmes are included below. These will be subject to evaluation and change depending on how this new service evolves.
- You will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in the Emergency Department in liaison with Consultant colleagues, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with Consultant colleagues, will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy/Strategic Plan of the LHB.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will provide a clinical service, with colleagues, which will include the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
You will be responsible for coordinating the Endocrinology service in Morriston Hospital including:
- Delivery of endocrinology clinics
- Consultation and advisory service to medical colleagues in other specialities
- Development of a specialist area of endocrine interest is encouraged
- Attendance at regional endocrine MDT meetings
- Future development of local endocrine services
- Providing inpatient care to patients admitted to ward S with general medical, diabetes and endocrine conditions
- Supervising the on call junior medical team.
- Working with consultant physician colleagues to develop alternatives to hospital admission such as ambulatory care, hot clinics and specialty urgent care pathways.
- You will participate in the out of hours service delivery of acute medical take during weekdays and weekends on a rota basis.
- Undertaking 4 subspecialty sessions. These will be agreed with individual appointee as appropriate and will be regularly reviewed in job plan meeting.
- Examples of work programmes are included below. These will be subject to evaluation and change depending on how this new service evolves.
- You will have continuing responsibility for the care of patients in the Emergency Department in liaison with Consultant colleagues, allowing for proper delegation to, and training of staff. The post holder, in liaison with Consultant colleagues, will have responsibility for the proper functioning of the department in line with the operational policy/Strategic Plan of the LHB.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- -On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
- -MRCP or equivalent
- -Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- -Broad based experience GIM and Diabetes & Endocrinology
- -Training in acute or acute medical experience e.g.: experience in the management of acute medical patients/leading acute medical on calls/ managing patients in ambulatory emergency care
- -Knowledge and participation in CPD -Able to apply knowledge
- -Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Research
Essential
- -Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- -Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practise
- -On the GMC Specialist Register (including via CESR/European Community Rights) or will have a CCT/CESR(CP) date within 6 months of interview
- -MRCP or equivalent
- -Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Clinical Experience
Essential
- -Broad based experience GIM and Diabetes & Endocrinology
- -Training in acute or acute medical experience e.g.: experience in the management of acute medical patients/leading acute medical on calls/ managing patients in ambulatory emergency care
- -Knowledge and participation in CPD -Able to apply knowledge
- -Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
Research
Essential
- -Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- -Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
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
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).
