Job summary
They will support the assessment and treatment of Emergency General Surgery patients at the University Hospital of Wales. This will include undertaking Consultant supervised surgery on the dedicated SDEC lists with good opportunities to achieve competency in laparoscopic appendicectomy and cholecystectomy as well as surgery for emergency hernia and perianal sepsis.
The appointee will be responsible for organisation of the lists and pre-operative and post-operative care of the patients. The appointee may contribute to the nights and weekend middle grade/CT on call cover depending on experience and the needs of the department.
We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high-profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals.
A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidate
Main duties of the job
They will support the assessment and treatment of Emergency General Surgery patients at the University Hospital of Wales. This will include undertaking Consultant supervised surgery on the dedicated SDEC lists with good opportunities to achieve competency in laparoscopic appendicectomy and cholecystectomy as well as surgery for emergency hernia and perianal sepsis.
The appointee will be responsible for organisation of the lists and pre-operative and post-operative care of the patients. The appointee may contribute to the nights and weekend middle grade/CT on call cover depending on experience and the needs of the department.
We are a teaching health board with close links to Cardiff University. The University boasts a high-profile teaching, research and development role within the UK and abroad. Together we are training the next generation of medical professionals.
A Disclosure Check will be required of the successful candidate
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
Please see full job description and person specification attached
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw14/jgkpM/w0DMG/original/BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see full job description and person specification attached
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found at https://cdn.intelligencebank.com/eu/share/qMbw14/jgkpM/w0DMG/original/BMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales
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 in General Surgery at Foundation Level
- oEvidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- oExperience of emergency duties at middle grade level
- oPortfolio and logbook evidence of ability to undertake a range of emergency general surgery procedures with minimal supervision.
- oExperience of involvement in NHS Quality Improvement work
Additional Clinical Experience
Essential
- oMRCS completed
- oTraining to CT 2 level
- oExperience of Emergency General Surgery
Desirable
- Logbook evidence of undertaking cholecystectomy/appendicectomy
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
- oAudit or quality improvement presentations
- oPostgraduate and Undergraduate teaching experience
Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- oFlexible, caring and hard working
Desirable
- oAbility to speak Welsh
- oClear examples of good team behaviours
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 in General Surgery at Foundation Level
- oEvidence of participation in Research and Clinical Governance
Desirable
- oExperience of emergency duties at middle grade level
- oPortfolio and logbook evidence of ability to undertake a range of emergency general surgery procedures with minimal supervision.
- oExperience of involvement in NHS Quality Improvement work
Additional Clinical Experience
Essential
- oMRCS completed
- oTraining to CT 2 level
- oExperience of Emergency General Surgery
Desirable
- Logbook evidence of undertaking cholecystectomy/appendicectomy
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
- oAudit or quality improvement presentations
- oPostgraduate and Undergraduate teaching experience
Attitude / Aptitude / Personal characteristics
Essential
- oMotivated and efficient
- oAble to relate to patients, staff and medical colleagues
- oFlexible, caring and hard working
Desirable
- oAbility to speak Welsh
- oClear examples of good team behaviours
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).
