Overview
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and surrounding counties. Our 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.
The Health Board is recruiting a motivated Consultant in Acute Medicine to join colleagues in a dynamic general medicine service. The successful candidate will work with established medical consultants across Pembrokeshire and will have support to develop/maintain a specialist interest.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
* Provide, with consultant colleagues (as appropriate) a service in General Medicine and support the development of subspecialty interest to the hospital and community, with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness.
* Work with clinical staff to maintain clinical competence and comply with requirements of professional organisations regarding supervision.
* As a senior employee, work in close cooperation with and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in delivering high quality healthcare.
* Discuss and explore working patterns during initial job planning, including preferences and options.
Information on the Health Board is provided with a full job description. The Health Board operates a No Smoking Policy and promotes equal opportunities.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board serves Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and surrounding areas. We employ about 11,000 staff across primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disability services for around 384,000 people. We work in partnership with local authorities and other sector colleagues.
Conditions and Location
* Location: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA67 2PZ
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time
* Salary: £110,240 to £160,951 per year
* Reference: 100-MED-WGH-198-A
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
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
* Appropriate Higher Degree (e.g., MD, PhD, MSc) or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Broad-based experience in Acute General Medicine
* Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
* Expertise in Acute General Medicine
Desirable
* Experience of NHS
* Wider experience, research and training in providing subspecialty service
* Additional clinical qualifications
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding of its role in improving medical practice
Desirable
* Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
* Research degree
Teaching
Essential
* Evidence of organizing programmes and teaching medical students and resident 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
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order) and a DBS disclosure will be sought. Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered. UK registration with the appropriate professional body is required.
Employer details
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: Withybush General Hospital, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA67 2PZ
Website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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