Job summary
There is an ongoing exciting programme to redesign emergency surgical services with the opening of a dedicated 24/7 same-day emergency care (SDEC) unit and acute admissions ward scheduled for 2022. This will be supported by expansion of the medical workforce and further development of advanced nurse practitioners. Included in this redesign are five day a week SDEC operating lists aimed at managing ambulatory emergency patients with same day surgery. Alongside this existing CEPOD theatre lists will be utilised for the most urgent cases. The ambition within Cardiff and Vale UHB is to develop Emergency General Surgery as a dedicated speciality while maintaining existing subspecialist input.
Elective inpatient surgery takes place at University Hospital of Wales within the Protected Elective Surgical unit (PESU) which is physically and operationally separated from the emergency areas of the hospital. Day case surgery currently takes place at the University Hospital Llandough and some private providers but these sites may change as COVID recovery plans develop.
Main duties of the job
Daily duties would include attending the general surgery handover followed by a ward round with the POPS team.
The fellow will perform independent assessments using a CGA (Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment) approach, as well as reviewing assessments completed by non-medical colleagues. There will be regular opportunity to present cases and complete workplace-based assessments with the consultant. Experience will be gained in frailty syndromes, shared-decision-making, managing decompensation of medical co-morbidities, perioperative complications and medicines management.
The appointee would not have any scheduled out of hours duties, working 40 hours over the Monday to Friday working week with some flexibility in days/times worked if necessary.
The appointee would be expected to contribute to the teaching and training of Junior Doctors, Physician Associates and Nurse Specialists within the Emergency general Surgery department.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is"Caring for People, Keeping People Well" and ourvision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiffand the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
- oIntercalated Degree
- oMSc or PhD
- oAcademic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience
- oEvidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
- oTraining to F2 level
- oExperience of managing older patients living with frailty
Desirable
- oExperience of involvement in NHS Quality Improvement work
Additional Clinical Experience
Essential
- oPortfolio evidence supporting ability to make good clinical decisions
Desirable
- oExperience of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) including assessment of frailty, mental capacity assessment and complex discharge planning
Skills, Knowledge + Abilities
Essential
- oEvidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- oEffective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- oUp to date with current medical practices
- oAbility to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- oResearch and interests relevant to specialty
- oValues aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- oFlexible, caring and hard working
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oSatisfactory immigration / right to work status
- oSatisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oMBBS or equivalent
- oFull GMC registration with a licence to practise
Desirable
- oIntercalated Degree
- oMSc or PhD
- oAcademic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
Experience
Essential
- oClinical experience
- oEvidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
- oTraining to F2 level
- oExperience of managing older patients living with frailty
Desirable
- oExperience of involvement in NHS Quality Improvement work
Additional Clinical Experience
Essential
- oPortfolio evidence supporting ability to make good clinical decisions
Desirable
- oExperience of comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) including assessment of frailty, mental capacity assessment and complex discharge planning
Skills, Knowledge + Abilities
Essential
- oEvidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- oEffective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- oUp to date with current medical practices
- oAbility to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- oResearch and interests relevant to specialty
- oValues aligned to those of the Health Board
Desirable
Personal Characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- oFlexible, caring and hard working
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oSatisfactory immigration / right to work status
- oSatisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- oSatisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
