We expect everyone that works for the Health Board, regardless of their role, to share and uphold our values in all that they do:
1. Caring for each other - in every human contact in all of our communities and each of our hospitals.
2. Working together - as patients, families, carers, staff and communities so that we always put patients first
3. Always improving - so that we are at our best for every patient and for each other.
Consultants working in Wales work to a salary range of £91,722 - £119,079 per annum (as at 2024) with a further remuneration per annum in commitment awards when eligible.
A recruitment incentive payment is paid to all newly appointed Consultants in Wales who are paid on the first three points on the substantive consultant pay scale.
You could also benefit from a relocation package of up to £10,000 towards your move here subject terms and conditions set out in the relocation policy.
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a full time Consultant in Respiratory Medicine. We are looking for an applicant with specialist interest in Sleep + NIV to join our forward-looking respiratory team. Acute respiratory services are centralised in Morriston Hospital, Swansea with additional outpatient services in the nearby Singleton and Port Talbot Hospital sites, all well supported by on site Respiratory Physiology and Radiology. We provide excellent quality patient care across a comprehensive range of Respiratory services.
The successful candidate will join 8 existing Respiratory Consultants and will contribute to the care of inpatients on the Respiratory ward (incorporating RSU) and the respiratory retrieval rota in Morriston Hospital. Currently Respiratory Medicine contributes to the GIM on call.
Main duties of the job
Our service incorporates a multidisciplinary team including Respiratory Nurse Specialists, Respiratory Physiotherapists & Pulmonary Physiologists. We work closely with our experienced Thoracic Radiologists and on site Thoracic Surgeons. Our junior doctor team includes 4 Specialist Trainees, 2 IMT3s, IMTs, clinical fellows, foundation trainees and 2 full time Physicians Associates.
As a Respiratory Team, we strive to provide excellent quality patient-centred care in a friendly, inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applications from individuals who will bring new ideas and help develop the department further. There is opportunity to be involved in research and postgraduate and undergraduate training. There are strong links with Swansea Medical School. There is a generous financial Welcome Payment available in addition to relocation expenses.
The successful candidate will lead the sleep service for the Health board. The role is supported by physiologists and an MDT. Two existing consultants also manage patients on NIV and a there is a dedicated team of CNSs. There is an MDT for difficult cases. There is an acute NIV bay on the Respiratory ward (RSU) with day-to-day management from the duty Respiratory Physician.
Working for our organisation
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.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A detailed Job Description and Person Specification can be found in the documents section of this advertisement.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
4. Registered with the GMC
5. Licensed to practice
6. On Specialist Register with GMC (including via CESR/European Community Rights) as a specialist in Respiratory Medicine or eligible for CCTCESR/CP 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 recognized specialist qualification from a European Member State which will allow direct entry to the GMC Specialist Register
7. Valid Certified Basic Life Support Skills (or equivalent international qualification)
Desirable criteria
8. Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD; PhD; MSc
Other Requirements
Desirable criteria
9. Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn
Experience
Essential criteria
10. Evidence of an ability to develop effective working relationships, on an individual and multi-disciplinary basis with all levels of staff (”Working Together”)
11. Evidence of working with management and clinical colleagues to improve a service (“Always Improving”)
12. Broad based experience in Respiratory Medicine and GIM
13. Evidence of teaching and training of post/undergraduate clinical staff
14. Evidence of initiating, progressing and completing audit
15. Safe and effective written and verbal communication skills
16. Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
17. Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
Skills
Essential criteria
18. Effective leadership; ability to take responsibility and demonstrate leadership when appropriate
19. 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”)
20. Understands and can apply the principles of Prudent Healthcare (“Caring for each other”)
21. 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”)
22. Demonstrates learning in Improvement science and methodology, ability and drive to use information and experience to improve the service (“Always Improving”)
23. Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
24. Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable criteria
25. Evidence of management training
26. Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
27. Flexible and adaptable to competing demands with the ability to work effectively under pressure and cope with setbacks and undertake responsibility
28. Excellent interpersonal skills and team working skills
29. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary and multi-agency team
30. Ability to work flexibly in response to the changing needs of the service
31. A commitment to continuous improvement, with a positive attitude, seeks out learning, and continually develops skills and the service (“Always Improving”)
32. Empathy and sensitivity: ability to listen, understand and involve people; see people as individuals
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable