This post is fixed term until 4th August 2026
The post holder will be required to undertake clinical checking, maintain accurate patient clinical notes, with prompt completion of discharge summaries.
Assist in the teaching and training of Resident Medical Staff and undergraduate students and participate in regular audit meetings.
Main duties of the job
The holder of the post will be accountable to the Consultant Physician and Hospital Director within General Medicine. This is a fixed term contract and you will join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward looking General Medicine service. You will be part of the medical oncall team and you will be supported and encouraged to develop a specialist interest in Gastroenterology. This is an ideal opportunity for those wishing to enter a specialty training programme but need some more time/experience, those working towards MRCP/CESR (you will be supported to complete these) or those who have decided to enter a non-training post. You will be expected to partake in Gastroenterology ward rounds and out-patient clinics. You will be supported to develop skills in gastroenterology techniques. You will be encouraged to develop a portfolio to reflect your developing skills. You will be supported in performing appropriate quality improvement projects and audits. You will be encouraged to organise and support teaching including ECG workshops.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
* Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth, Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen, Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
* Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
* Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
* 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices), dental practices (including four orthodontic), 97 community pharmacies, 43 general ophthalmic practices and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers. Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please see below links to some useful information
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Person Specification
English
Essential
* Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practice
* Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
* 4 years full time postgraduate training (or part time equivalent), at least 2 of which in a speciality training programme in a relevant specialty.
* MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
* Wider experience, research and training in providing sub speciality service
* Additional clinical qualifications
Clinical Experience
Essential
* Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
* Broad based experience in General Medicine
* Experience of NHS with knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
* Knowledge and participation in CPD
* Competence in Acute General Medicine
Desirable
* Knowledge of risk management
* MRCP 2 level, paces pending or full membership MRCP
Clinical Governance
Essential
* Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Research
Essential
* Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evident so as to improve clinical outcomes.
Desirable
* Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
* Research degree
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