Job summary
It is an exciting time to join our welcoming and friendly team of 27 Anaesthetic Consultants based at Glangwili General Hospital. The successful candidate will support the current establishment of NHS and academic staff contributing to the on-call rota, and providing senior anaesthetic cover for elective, emergency and trauma surgery
There are opportunities for the successful candidate to deliver clinical care on emergency and trauma lists and gain further experience and expertise in a variety of specialities, including general surgery, ENT, and Ophthalmology.
Main duties of the job
The post is for a Consultant Anaesthetist with a specialist interest in Peri-operative medicine. The post holder will provide high quality care for patients within the anaesthetic Department and provide perioperative care for elective and emergency patients across the range of specialities available within Hywel Dda UHB. The candidate will join a team of consultants with an interest in Peri-operative medicine, doing High Risk pre-assessment, CPET clinics and assisting with our Pre-habilitation service.
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 a Licence to Practice
- On Specialist Register for Anaesthetics with GMC Certificate of Completion of Training or equivalence (or eligible for Specialist registration within 6 months of interview date)
- Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
- FRCA
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Anaesthesia
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Evidence of valid advanced life support skills
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Employment at consultant level in the NHS
- Advanced Training In Peri-op, regional anaesthesia, trauma.
- ATLS or similar
- Additional clinical qualifications
- Evidence of above average performance
Clinical Governance & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience leading Clinical Governance and service development
- Participation in a research service evaluation or quality improvement project related to Critical Care Medicine
- Publication in a medical textbook or peer reviewed journal
- Knowledge of risk management
Personal Development & Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/governance and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of effectively organizing and delivering teaching at undergraduate and post graduate level
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
- Teaching qualification (PGCME/PGDip)
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
- Healthcare leadership and management qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and a Licence to Practice
- On Specialist Register for Anaesthetics with GMC Certificate of Completion of Training or equivalence (or eligible for Specialist registration within 6 months of interview date)
- Or CESR or equivalent European Qualifications for Specialist Registration
- FRCA
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Appropriate Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD or MSc or equivalent
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience in Anaesthesia
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems (or equivalent)
- Evidence of valid advanced life support skills
Desirable
- Experience of NHS
- Employment at consultant level in the NHS
- Advanced Training In Peri-op, regional anaesthesia, trauma.
- ATLS or similar
- Additional clinical qualifications
- Evidence of above average performance
Clinical Governance & Research
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical governance
Desirable
- Experience leading Clinical Governance and service development
- Participation in a research service evaluation or quality improvement project related to Critical Care Medicine
- Publication in a medical textbook or peer reviewed journal
- Knowledge of risk management
Personal Development & Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit/governance and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Evidence of effectively organizing and delivering teaching at undergraduate and post graduate level
Desirable
- Organisation of further teaching programmes in medical education
- "Training the Trainers" experience
- Teaching qualification (PGCME/PGDip)
Management
Essential
- Knowledge of the management and structure of the NHS
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
- Healthcare leadership and management qualification
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).
