Overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Respiratory and Internal Medicine across the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) and University Hospital Llandough (UHL) sites in Cardiff. A special interest in lung cancer and pleural disease is required to work alongside two other Consultants with a lung cancer and pleural disease interest. There will also be an opportunity for the post holder to develop additional sub-specialty interests to complement the respiratory department. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a wide range of clinical services. Although this post is full-time, consideration will be given to applicants who require flexible working arrangements.
Responsibilities
As part of the Job Plan, the successful candidate will form part of the Respiratory Department's commitment to 7-day respiratory working. This involves a PTWR review of those patients admitted overnight at UHW, to a maximum of 5 followed by a \'troubleshooting\' review of patients on B7. The troubleshooting involves reviewing any unwell patients and those potentially highlighted for discharge by the weekday team. This additional responsibility is recognised with a day in-lieu in the Off Ward timetable. The usual working hours are Saturday and Sunday when rostered on for 3 hours. This commitment to Respiratory Medicine does not include Bank Holidays.
Qualifications/Requirements
Applicants should either be on the Specialist Register or be a Specialist Registrar within six months of their expected date of receipt of a CCT at the time of interview. The successful candidate will join 12 other Respiratory Physicians within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (8 Respiratory / General medicine and 4 Cystic Fibrosis) and 70 Consultant Physicians in the Medicine Directorate which is located across two acute sites. Academic interests will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University\'s School of Medicine will be expected. The UHB reserves the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Additional info
Applicants must ensure they provide names and contact details of referees covering at least the last 3 years of their employment/training history in full. In addition, applicants who are currently or have most recently been employed as a substantive Consultant or as a Locum Consultant in post for more than 12 months must also provide the name of their Medical Director as an additional referee. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
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