This role is for a locum consultant post in O&G based in GGH.
This post is a 6-month locum consultant post to complement the current team of Consultants based at Glangwili General Hospital in support of a vacancy created by a leave of absence.
You will join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward looking unit. Office accommodation, secretarial support and full IT facilities including access to intranet and internet will be provided.
This post comes during a period of Health Board-wide service reviews, including a comprehensive reconfiguration of services for the Women and Childs Health Directorate in West Wales. The aim is to provide a spectrum of flexible and responsive services for the Women\'s and Child Health Directorate across the Health Board, encompassing:
* Development of a comprehensive service across the Health Board
* Enhancement of early pregnancy and antenatal day assessment services
* Active improvement programmes in relation to Gynaecological Cancer care
* Enhancement of ambulatory gynaecology and minimal access services
* Development of teaching, training and research within the Organisation
Main duties of the job
* Clinical: To share the responsibility for the acute care of Obstetrics and Gynaecology during week days and out of hours
* To support the development and delivery of new services in hospital and in the community
* To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements within the parameters of the Division\'s and Health Board\'s agreed objectives.
* To develop and deliver a comprehensive service in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* To participate in MDT and see women in Rapid Access Clinic
Teaching/Training (as agreed with Clinical Lead/Hospital Director/AMD/MD)
* To provide conditions for improved training opportunities
* To participate in the undergraduate teaching programme
* To assist and participate with the development of postgraduate training for F1s, F2s, STs, Speciality Doctors and other staff as appropriate
* Where agreed, to act as Educational Supervisor to junior and middle grade medical staff
Audit (as agreed with Clinical Lead/Hospital Director/AMD/MD)
* To promote evidence-based clinical practice
* To undertake regular audit
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest
* Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire
* 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres
* Nnumerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services
* Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee
Job description / Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy. Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full. Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
* Hywel Dda in three Counties: https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
* Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk
* Site Virtual Tour: https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
* MRCOG
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
* Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
* On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
* Or Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad based experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
* Competence in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* Expertise in managing Obstetrics and Gynaecology emergencies
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
* Membership of the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
* Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
Research
Essential
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
* Research degree
Teaching
Essential
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
* Training the Trainers experience
Management
Essential
* Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
* Evidence of management training
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