Job summary
This is a replacement full-time post to support the provision and development of acute paediatric services in West Wales. With an interest in paediatric neurology, neurodisability and epilepsy, you will join colleagues in a very dynamic and forward-looking General Paediatrics department. The neonatal service has merged across the units in the 3 counties to enable BAPM standards are met, and provide ongoing paediatric training. The SCBU (based at Glangwili) plays its part in the South Wales Neonatal network, with CHANTs providing transport
This post is primarily based in Carmarthenshire with potential for outreach clinics throughout the Health Board (to be discussed as part of a job plan). You will support on-call cover and Consultant of the Week duties, overseeing PACU, Ward, HDU and SCBU care for children and young people based at Glangwili Hospital
This post comes during a period of Health Board-wide service reviews, including a comprehensive consultation to assess the future of service provision in West Wales. The overall aim is to provide a spectrum of flexible and responsive services for General Paediatrics across the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
This full time position at Hywel Dda University Health Board with be predominately based in at Glangwili Hospital, Carmarthen. Supporting the development and delivery of a high quality paediatric services in the South West Wales region, along with the provision of neurology specialist care, you will work on a sessional allocation of a maximum of 10 PA's with the split being 8 DCC and 2 SPAs.
There will a requirement to contribute to 1:12 consultant of the ward week covering acute paediatrics and SCBU along with safeguarding medical referrals.
The on call is on spilt weekends on 1 in 8 specific to this job and based at Glangwili Hospital.
The clinics duties consist of a general clinic in addition to 2 sub-specialist interest clinics per week as agreed within your job plan.
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 for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
Hywel Dda in three Counties:
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Site Virtual Tour:
https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
Discussions around working pattern will take place during initial job planning, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is committed to providing healthcare services that are patient-centric, ensuring that our community receives the best possible care. We value inclusivity and foster a workplace culture that embraces diversity and supports every individuals contribution towards a welcoming healthcare environment.
We welcome applications from all sections of society and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Please see the below links for useful videos relating to this vacancy:
Hywel Dda in three Counties:
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s
Site Virtual Tour:
https://youtu.be/mETORurxSBU
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
- Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
- MRCPCH
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- Safeguarding level 3 training
- PET1, 2,3
- Spin in Neurology or Epilepsy
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in Neurology/ Neurodisability
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in General Paediatrics and Neonates
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in General Paediatrics and Neonates
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Membership of the RCPCH
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- -"Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and Licence to Practice
- On Specialist Register with GMC or CCT due within 6 months of interview date
- Or Portfolio Pathway (CESR) or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
- MRCPCH
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- Safeguarding level 3 training
- PET1, 2,3
- Spin in Neurology or Epilepsy
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
- Postgraduate qualification in Neurology/ Neurodisability
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in General Paediatrics and Neonates
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in General Paediatrics and Neonates
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Membership of the RCPCH
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Comprehension of core philosophy and building blocks of Clinical Governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process
Research
Essential
- Experience and knowledge of critical appraisal of evidence so as to improve clinical outcomes
Desirable
- Evidence of initiating, progressing and concluding research projects with publication
- Research degree
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and junior doctors
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- -"Training the Trainers" experience
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
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).
