Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, forward-thinking Senior doctor to join our dynamic, highly supportive, friendly Emergency Department based in Glangwili General Hospital.
This post is for senior level doctors within the ED team. The successful applicant would be expected to be the senior doctor on-site after-hours dealing with acutely unwell patients, be able to supervise and support resident staff, and help coordinate the flow of patients in the ED (with the support of the on-call ED consultant).
Main duties of the job
To participate in providing a service for Emergency Medicine to the hospital and community. The post holder will be designated with the responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness with your Consultant.
All clinical staff are accountable and responsible for their own clinical competence and should limit their actions to those for which they are deemed competent. Clinical staff are also required to comply with the requirements of their professional organisation regarding supervision.
As a senior employee of the Health Board the post holder will work in close co-operation with, and support other clinical, medical professional and managerial colleagues in providing high quality healthcare to the Health Board's patients.
The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings.
47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers.
Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please see below links to some additional information
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification
Please see below links to some additional information
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration and licence to practice
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
- ATLS
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- MCEM or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCEM or FRCEM, ATL, APLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Emergency Medicine
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Emergency Medicine
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
- Experience of the assessment of emergencies
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of 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
- ATLS
- 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or part-time equivalent), Or as fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty
- MBBS or recognised equivalent
- MCEM or equivalent
Desirable
- MRCEM or FRCEM, ATL, APLS
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Emergency Medicine
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Knowledge and participation in CPD
- Competence in Emergency Medicine
- Meet the requirement of the GMC's "Good Medical Practice"
- Experience of the assessment of emergencies
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Wider experience, research and training in providing sub specialty service
- Evidence of above average performance
- Additional clinical qualification(s)
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of 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).
