Overview We believe that a fantastic quality of life can go hand in hand with progressive working practices. We are looking to recruit an ambitious doctor who will join our enthusiastic team and invite applications from candidates with a passion to deliver an outstanding service to our rheumatology patients across the Health Board.
As a senior employee of the Health Board, the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
Job details Main duties of the job
The post is pivotal to the continued development and quality of Rheumatology services provided by the Health Board and will support the existing Consultants. This appointment will provide care to patients from across the Health Board. The principal place of employment being Withybush General Hospital, although other working locations including off site working may be necessary and will form part of your agreed job plan. This will be subject to change as the Health Board's clinical requirements are amended to meet the needs of the service/patients.
Other hospitals at which duties are performed: In view of the fact that the organisation is currently undertaking a review of its services and the locations at which they are undertaken, it is important to be aware that work patterns may change and the place(s) of duties modified. The Clinical Strategy of the Health Board is under constant development and the job holder may be required to undertake different duties agreed at the time of appointment.
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 12,000 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
47 general practices (6 of which are managed practices), 45 dental practices (including 4 orthodontic), 96 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary providers and 11 health centres
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
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 individual's 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 find below links to some useful information:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ
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Person Specification Qualifications
Essential
Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
Broad based experience in Rheumatology
Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
Knowledge and participation in CPD
Competence in Rheumatology
Expertise in Rheumatology
Desirable
Experience of NHS
Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
Evidence of above average performance
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
Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
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
Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
Training the Trainers experience
Management
Essential
Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
Evidence of management training
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