Job summary
The Department of Cardiology are appointing a Senior & Junior Clinical Fellow level doctor to support patients at the Grange University Hospital.
The main responsibilities of the post are effective and appropriate medical care of the cardiology inpatients at The Grange University Hospital and participation in the Acute Medical take. The post holder will be part of a large medical and multidisciplinary team working under direct consultant supervision.
The post holder will also be required to provide prospective cover for colleagues during their Annual & Study Leave for on-calls and day time cover.
All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisations regarding supervision.
All qualified staff have a responsibility to supervise unqualified/more junior staff and students on a day-to-day basis to ensure that patients receive appropriate care and that any untoward action is addressed
The post will include on call in General Internal medicine at the IMT (tier 2) level on the rota.
Those wishing to discuss the post informally in the first instance or arrange a visit to the department should contact
Dr Phil Campbell, Consultant Cardiologist- Philip.Campbell@wales.nhs.uk
Main duties of the job
Responsibility for inpatient admission, day to day management, co-ordination of inpatient management under the supervision of the consultant
Key role in discharge planning and co-ordinating approaches to relatives and other agencies
Liaison with patients and relatives/carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the patients receive a high-quality service and are all kept informed of progress as appropriate
Responsibility for contemporaneous record keeping, identifying progress and plans in patients' case notes
Participation in consultant ward rounds and facilitating multidisciplinary meetings
Complete accurate and timely discharge summaries, progress reports and ensure General
Practitioners are informed of any impending discharges, changes of medication and death.
Assist consultants in the development of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services
Actively participate in multi-disciplinary audit, clinical effectiveness/health gain initiatives and Clinical Governance, taking a lead in local clinical audit/quality improvement activities and developing research projects, as appropriate
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position involves Regulated Activity with adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
Enhanced check with barred list information, including
- an adults barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Free parking is available across all Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This position involves Regulated Activity with adults as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act (amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) and the following checks will be undertaken following any conditional offer:
Enhanced check with barred list information, including
- an adults barred list check
Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Free parking is available across all Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Sites.
Person Specification
Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Essential
- Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Ability to implant brady pacing devices independently
Essential
- Ability to implant brady pacing devices independently
Completion of Foundation Training
Essential
- Completion of Foundation training within the NHS or at least 2 years of previous experience of working in the NHS as a doctor
Person Specification
Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Essential
- Eligible to hold full registration and a licence to practice with the GMC
Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Essential
- Evidence of working effectively as a part of a multidisciplinary team
Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
Essential
- Commitment to team approach and multidisciplinary working
Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Essential
- Previous experience of working in the NHS or equivalent
Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Essential
- Evidence that career progression is consistent with personal circumstances
Ability to implant brady pacing devices independently
Essential
- Ability to implant brady pacing devices independently
Completion of Foundation Training
Essential
- Completion of Foundation training within the NHS or at least 2 years of previous experience of working in the NHS as a doctor
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).
