This is a replacement full‑time post to support the provision and development of acute paediatric services in West Wales. With an interest in paediatric neurology, neurodisability and epilepsy, you will join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward‑looking General Paediatrics department. The neonatal service has merged across the units in the 3 counties to enable BAPM standards are met, and provide ongoing paediatric training. The SCBU (based at Glangwili) plays its part in the South Wales Neonatal network, with CHANTs providing transport.
This post is primarily based in Carmarthenshire with potential for outreach clinics throughout the Health Board (to be discussed as part of a job plan). You will support on‑call cover and Consultant of the Week duties, overseeing PACU, Ward, HDU and SCBU care for children and young people based at Glangwili Hospital.
This post comes during a period of Health Board‑wide service reviews, including a comprehensive consultation to assess the future of service provision in West Wales. The overall aim is to provide a spectrum of flexible and responsive services for General Paediatrics across the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
This full‑time position at Hywel Dda University Health Board will be predominately based at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. Supporting the development and delivery of a high‑quality paediatric services in the South West Wales region, along with the provision of neurology specialist care, you will work on a sessional allocation of a maximum of 10 PA's with the split being 8 DCC and 2 SPAs. There will be a requirement to contribute to 1:12 consultant of the ward week covering acute paediatrics and SCBU along with safeguarding medical referrals.
The on‑call is on split weekends on 1 in 8 specific to this job and based at Glangwili Hospital. The clinics duties consist of a general clinic in addition to 2 sub‑specialist interest clinics per week as agreed within your job plan.
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, seven community hospitals, 48 general practices, 47 dental practices, 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices, 17 domiciliary only 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
* Completion of relevant Royal College Examinations (or equivalent).
* Safeguarding level 3 training
* PET1, 2, 3
* Spin in Neurology or Epilepsy
Desirable
* Additional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad based experience within the specialty area.
* Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
* Experience of leading a team.
Desirable
* Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
Teaching
Essential
* Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
* Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
* Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
* Teaching qualification.
Research and Scholarship
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
* Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
* Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
* Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.
Desirable
* Active participation in research.
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
* Understanding of clinical audit (or quality improvement project).
* Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management.
* Participation in clinical audit.
Safeguarding
Essential
* Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
* Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Other
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) Listening/Speaking: Pronounce Welsh words, place names, department names, etc. Greet and understand a greeting. Use basic every day words and phrases, e.g. thank you, please, excuse me, etc. Understand / pass on simple verbal requests of a routine / familiar / predictable kind using simple language, e.g. 'May I speak to...'. State simple requests and follow up with extra questions / requests in a limited way. Reading/Understanding: Understand simple key words and sentences on familiar / predictable matters relating to own job area, e.g. on signs, in letters. Writing: Fill in simple forms, note down simple information, e.g. date and venue of a meeting, Welsh address, etc.
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