Job summary
The successful applicant will be working in the Cardiff and Vale Orthopaedic centre, managing the perioperative care of elective orthopaedic patients. This is a high turnover elective unit with ring fenced beds.
The successful applicant will be involved in the care of complex patients with multiple comorbidities as well as complex day case procedures such as TKRs which require careful perioperative management in order to allow same day discharge. They will be expected to work in close cooperation with nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and anaesthetists. They will work under the supervision of both Orthopaedic and Orthogeriatric consultants. They will also be expected to make themselves available for cross cover of the trauma wards at UHL which care for patients requiring longer term rehabilitation prior to discharge. There will be some opportunities to attend elective theatre and clinic. In addition, they will have a supporting role for the F2 doctors in the department, being a source of advice, especially at changeover time, and coordinating communication within the department.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be working in the Cardiff and Vale Orthopaedic centre, managing the perioperative care of elective orthopaedic patients. This is a high turnover elective unit with ring fenced beds. (blurb in here about numbers of patients treated etc please)
The successful applicant will be involved in the care of complex patients with multiple comorbidities as well as complex day case procedures such as TKRs which require careful perioperative management in order to allow same day discharge. They will be expected to work in close cooperation with nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and anaesthetists. They will work under the supervision of both Orthopaedic and Orthogeriatric consultants. They will also be expected to make themselves available for cross cover of the trauma wards at UHL which care for patients requiring longer term rehabilitation prior to discharge. There will be some opportunities to attend elective theatre and clinic. In addition, they will have a supporting role for the F2 doctors in the department, being a source of advice, especially at changeover time, and coordinating communication within the department.
About us
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.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
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
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- 4 years postgraduate training experience
- Experience of working in elective orthopaedics and rehabilitation
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working, especially between Orthopaedics and Orthogeriatric specialities, physiotherapists, nursing staff and occupational therapists
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
- Assessment of emergencies
- Experience of teaching, especially ward based perioperative care and nerve blocks
- Audit
- Teaching
- Computing skills
- Management of more junior colleagues
- Research interests relevant to the specialty
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for full GMC registration with a licence to practise
- 4 years postgraduate training experience
- Experience of working in elective orthopaedics and rehabilitation
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working, especially between Orthopaedics and Orthogeriatric specialities, physiotherapists, nursing staff and occupational therapists
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Up to date with current medical practices
- Ability to take appropriate clinical decisions when necessary
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
Desirable
- Academic excellence (prizes, merits, distinctions etc.)
- Assessment of emergencies
- Experience of teaching, especially ward based perioperative care and nerve blocks
- Audit
- Teaching
- Computing skills
- Management of more junior colleagues
- Research interests relevant to the specialty
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).
