Job summary
Do you share our health board values; Caring for each other; working together; always improving? If so, we would love for you to come and work for Swansea Bay University HB.
We're delighted that you are considering joining our team as a LAS ST Higher in Palliative Medicine. The service covers all aspects of Specialist Palliative Care (Specialist inpatient/hospice, community and hospital liaison work) provided by a multi-disciplinary team across the Swansea & Neath localities. The post is covering a vacant Training post for 12 months only to commence on 6th August 2025 - 3rd February 2026.
We would invite candidates from all medical, general practice and surgical backgrounds as we believe that all experience is valuable to Specialist Palliative Care. Previous Doctors in the department have gone on to higher training in Specialist Palliative Care.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to:
- Be a core member of the Specialist Palliative Care MDTs
- Be a core member of the relevant clinical service groups.
- Undertake all work in accordance with the Health Board's procedures and operating policies;
- Participate in job appraisal and review.
To provide Palliative Medicine consultations as part of the Community Palliative care advisory team, under consultant supervision or as part of the Hospital Palliative care team under consultant supervision.
Provide middle grade non-residential on call cover in association with other colleagues to support health care professionals in any setting and 7/7 CNS working.
Have direct responsibility for patients in the specialist inpatient unit- Ty olwen (first on call) out of hours. On call is supported by hospital at night from Morriston after 10pm and remote/electronic prescribing.
For full details of this job role please read the Job Description & Job Plan.
About us
Swansea Bay University Health Board has responsibility for the health of around 390,000 people in the Neath Port Talbot and Swansea areas, with a budget of around £1 billion and employing 12,500 people. We are a University Health Board working in partnership with Swansea University, Swansea School of Medicine, the School of Health Science and the Institute of Life Science. The HB has three major hospitals providing a range of services: Morriston and Singleton hospitals in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot hospital in Baglan, Port Talbot.
Mental Health and learning Disabilities services are provided both in hospital settings (Cefn Coed Hospital, Swansea Caswell clinic and Taith Newydd at Glanrhyd Bridgend) and other community settings.
We also have community hospital and primary care resource centres providing clinical services outside the main hospitals.
Swansea is Wales' second largest city and sits on the five-mile sweep of Swansea Bay. An ideal base for exploring South-West Wales, there is also much on offer for visitors in Swansea itself. Swansea has a range of shops, cosy cafes, great restaurants, art galleries as well as being able to offer good outdoor lifestyle with its beautiful coastline and beaches on the Gower Peninsula. Swansea also has excellent sporting facilities including the Wales National pool and Swansea.com stadium home to the Ospreys and Swansea City Football Club.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details in relation to this post, please click on the supporting documents section to find the full job description and person specification. These are available bilingually, in both English and Welsh.
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oEither of the following: ?MRCP(UK) Part 1 at time of application and MRCP(UK) full diploma by offer date ?Eligibility for the specialist register in general internal medicine by time of application ?Completion of Irish Basic Specialty Training in medicine and the MRCPI full diploma by offer date
- oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertised post start date for the vacancy
- oHave evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities
Desirable
- oFull MRCP (UK) at the time of application
- oHigher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
Desirable
- oExperience at core level of managing patients with palliative care needs
- oExperience of specialties relevant to palliative care e.g. geriatric medicine, haematology, neurology, oncology, palliative medicine, rehabilitation medicine
- oExperience of managing patients with severe acute medical disease.
Clinical skills - clinical knowledge & expertise
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patients
- oAppropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- oAble to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- oAble to prioritise clinical need
- oAble to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- oEvidence of some capabilities in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula
- oEvidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies
- oEvidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
Academic skills
Essential
- Research, Audit and Quality Improvement:oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement or formal research project oDemonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice oDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Addysgu: oTystiolaeth o brofiad addysgu a/neu hyfforddiant mewn addysgu
Desirable
- Research, Audit and Quality Improvement: oDemonstrates an understanding of research methodology oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project oEvidence of relevant academic publications oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement project or other activity which: ?Uses recognised QI methodology ?Focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement ?Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum oEvidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
- Addysgu: oTystiolaeth o ymwneud ag addysgu myfyrwyr, l-raddedigion a gweithwyr proffesiynol eraill a thystiolaeth o gymryd rhan mewn cwrs addysgu
Personal skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate oAble to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: oCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy and Sensitivity: oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people oDemonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others and Team Involvement: oAble to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff oAbility to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients oCapacity to work effectively with others
- Organisation and Planning: oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively oCapacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds oEvidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Vigilance and Situational Awareness: oCapacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Coping with Pressure and Managing Uncertainty: oCapacity to operate under pressure oDemonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances oIs able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Values: oUnderstands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Skills: oEvidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience oDemonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources oEvidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace based assessments oEvidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
- Other: oEvidence of achievement outside medicine oEvidence of altruistic behaviour e.g. voluntary work
Commitment to specialty - learning and personal development
Essential
- oShows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty oCommitment to personal and professional development oEvidence of self-reflective practice
Desirable
- oExtracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty oEvidence of participation at meetings and activities relevant to the specialty oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) relevant to the specialty
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- oEither of the following: ?MRCP(UK) Part 1 at time of application and MRCP(UK) full diploma by offer date ?Eligibility for the specialist register in general internal medicine by time of application ?Completion of Irish Basic Specialty Training in medicine and the MRCPI full diploma by offer date
- oBe eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise from, the GMC at the advertised post start date for the vacancy
- oHave evidence of achievement of Internal Medicine Stage 1 capabilities
Desirable
- oFull MRCP (UK) at the time of application
- oHigher degrees including MSc, PhD or MD (not including intercalated BSc or 'Honorary' MA)
Clinical Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of experience in a range of acute medical specialties, with experience of managing patients on unselected medical take during core training or equivalent
Desirable
- oExperience at core level of managing patients with palliative care needs
- oExperience of specialties relevant to palliative care e.g. geriatric medicine, haematology, neurology, oncology, palliative medicine, rehabilitation medicine
- oExperience of managing patients with severe acute medical disease.
Clinical skills - clinical knowledge & expertise
Essential
- oDemonstrates awareness of managing acute medical conditions, including emergencies, in patients and out patients
- oAppropriate knowledge base, and ability to apply sound clinical judgement to problems
- oAble to work without direct supervision where appropriate
- oAble to prioritise clinical need
- oAble to maximise safety and minimise risk
Desirable
- oEvidence of some capabilities in the specialty as defined by the relevant curricula
- oEvidence of skills in the management of acute medical emergencies
- oEvidence of skills in the management of patients not requiring hospital admission
Academic skills
Essential
- Research, Audit and Quality Improvement:oDemonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues oDemonstrates understanding of the basic principles of clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement or formal research project oDemonstrates knowledge of evidence informed practice oDemonstrates an understanding of clinical governance
- Addysgu: oTystiolaeth o brofiad addysgu a/neu hyfforddiant mewn addysgu
Desirable
- Research, Audit and Quality Improvement: oDemonstrates an understanding of research methodology oEvidence of relevant academic and research achievements, and involvement in a formal research project oEvidence of relevant academic publications oEvidence of involvement in a quality improvement project or other activity which: ?Uses recognised QI methodology ?Focuses on patient safety and clinical improvement ?Demonstrates an interest in and commitment to the specialty beyond the mandatory curriculum oEvidence of exceptional achievement in medicine
- Addysgu: oTystiolaeth o ymwneud ag addysgu myfyrwyr, l-raddedigion a gweithwyr proffesiynol eraill a thystiolaeth o gymryd rhan mewn cwrs addysgu
Personal skills
Essential
- Communication Skills: oDemonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication, and capacity to adapt language to the situation, as appropriate oAble to build rapport, listen, persuade and negotiate
- Problem Solving and Decision Making: oCapacity to use logical/lateral thinking to solve problems/make decisions, indicating an analytical/scientific approach
- Empathy and Sensitivity: oCapacity to take in others' perspectives and treat others with understanding; sees patients as people oDemonstrates respect for all
- Managing Others and Team Involvement: oAble to work in multi professional teams and supervise junior medical staff oAbility to show leadership, make decisions, organise and motivate other team members; for the benefit of patients oCapacity to work effectively with others
- Organisation and Planning: oCapacity to manage/prioritise time and information effectively oCapacity to prioritise own workload and organise ward rounds oEvidence of thoroughness (is well prepared, shows self-discipline/commitment, is punctual and meets deadlines)
- Vigilance and Situational Awareness: oCapacity to monitor developing situations and anticipate issues
- Coping with Pressure and Managing Uncertainty: oCapacity to operate under pressure oDemonstrates initiative and resilience to cope with changing circumstances oIs able to deliver good clinical care in the face of uncertainty
- Values: oUnderstands, respects and demonstrates the values of the NHS (e.g. everyone counts; improving lives; commitment to quality of care; respect and dignity; working together for patients; compassion)
Desirable
- Management and Leadership Skills: oEvidence of involvement in management commensurate with experience oDemonstrates an understanding of NHS management and resources oEvidence of effective multi-disciplinary team working and leadership, supported by multi-source feedback or other workplace based assessments oEvidence of effective leadership in and outside medicine
- Other: oEvidence of achievement outside medicine oEvidence of altruistic behaviour e.g. voluntary work
Commitment to specialty - learning and personal development
Essential
- oShows initiative/drive/enthusiasm (self-starter, motivated, shows curiosity, initiative) oDemonstrable interest in, and understanding of, the specialty oCommitment to personal and professional development oEvidence of self-reflective practice
Desirable
- oExtracurricular activities / achievements relevant to the specialty oEvidence of participation at meetings and activities relevant to the specialty oEvidence of attendance at organised teaching and training programme(s) relevant to the specialty
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).
