Main duties of the job
Your role as part of a multi‑disciplinary team will include responsibility for the provision of clinical care for children and young people focusing on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness. Your management responsibilities will include the safe, efficient and effective functioning of the services in which you work in line with the values, operational policies and integrated medium‑term plan (IMTP) of the Health Board. You are encouraged to consider how services can be improved and to report any concerns about safety. You will participate in the Consultant on call rota at Morriston Hospital, with prospective cover. In exceptional circumstances it may be necessary to undertake duties at other locations with the Health Board. Travelling as necessary between hospitals/clinic will be required to undertake such duties. Travel expenses will be remunerated according to the Health Board policy. There may be changes to the consultant working patterns as part of improving workforce within the department. You will be required to comply with current procedures for the control of infection, including dress‑code, to challenge non‑compliance by colleagues, and to attend training in infection control provided by the Health Board. You may be asked to be the Educational Supervisor for trainees. This will involve overseeing their training and being the initial source of advice for doctors regarding their careers.
Qualifications
* Registered with the GMC
* Licensed to practice
* On Specialist Register with GMC, 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 PMETB, or a primary medical qualification and recognised specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
* Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR) applicants must be on the Specialist Register at the point of application
* Valid BLS Training
* MRCPCH or equivalent
* Valid APLS and NLS
Experience
* 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
* Evidence of undertaking or participating in clinical research
Skills & Abilities
* 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")
* Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service ("Always Improving")
* Understands information systems and technology
Personal Attributes
* Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks
* Ability to undertake on‑call
* A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service ("Always Improving")
* Enthusiasm to take a lead role in clinical development
* Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
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.
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