Job summary
Applications are invited for an F2 LAS post in the Clinical Decisions Unit based at Glangwili General Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Post will be based at Glangwili General Hospital but may also be required to undertake sessions across other sites within the organisation.
The post offers excellent opportunities for the successful candidate.
The post is fixed term until 6th August 2024.
West Wales in an area of outstanding natural beauty which includes the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path, the Brecon Beacons and the Gower peninsula. It offers a variety of outdoor pursuits including walking, horse riding, fishing, sailing, surfing and cycling. Reasonable property prices and excellent state schools contribute to low living costs and a high quality of life. There are also excellent road and rail connections to Cardiff and London.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
- Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
- 48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
- Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
- Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- -Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- -Experience of the assessment of emergencies
- -Liaison with other agencies
Desirable
- -Experience of NHS
- -Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- -Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- -Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
Desirable
Clinical Experience
Essential
- -Commitment to team approach and multi-disciplinary working
- -Experience of the assessment of emergencies
- -Liaison with other agencies
Desirable
- -Experience of NHS
- -Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- -Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
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).
