Job summary
We are looking to appoint motivated consultant laparoscopic general surgeons with a specialist interest in Upper GI. These are dual location posts between Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen and Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest. The out of hour on-call for emergency general surgery will take place at Withybush General Hospital, Haverfordwest and the frequency is a 1:4.
For the posts we require experienced surgeons who are able to manage the spectrum of surgical problems encountered in a rural district general hospital. The successful applicants will have wide experience in General Surgery and colorectal with laparoscopic skills. There are two permanent posts available.
The posts are offered on the amended terms of the Consultant Contract Wales on an optional whole time 37.5 hour working week, 10 sessions.
Main duties of the job
- To ensure the provision and delivery of a quality and safe clinical service
- To provide effective leadership to all junior staff engaged in the specialty
- To sustain and develop teaching and research wherever appropriate
- To undertake all work in accordance with the health board's procedures and operating policies
- To conduct clinical practice in accordance with contractual requirements and within the parameters of the health board's service plans
- To maintain the confidence of business plans and development strategies formulated for the specialty or the Health board
- Core clinical expertise in General Surgery
- Endoscopy and Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery
- Leadership and team building skills as well as working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Supporting and training multidisciplinary teams
- To support the scheduled care directorate in meeting referral to treatment ministerial targets and SCP (standard cancer pathway) targets
- Delivering care in the community alongside primary health care and social care teams
- You are expected to maintain your professional development for revalidation
- A teaching and training role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Educational Supervisor role to Junior and SAS Level medical staff
- To undertake regular multidisciplinary clinical audit and provide evidence based medicine
- You are expected to maintain your professional development for revalidation
- A teaching and training role for medical undergraduates and postgraduates
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 with 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 for this vacancy.
A provisional job plan is included in the Job Description and details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate upon appointment, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the role requirements please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for this vacancy.
A provisional job plan is included in the Job Description and details will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate upon appointment, where preferences, requirements and options can be discussed and explored in full.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
- Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
Desirable
- Additional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience within the specialty area.
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- Experience of leading a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
Research and Scholarship
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
- Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
- Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
- Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way
Desirable
- Active participation in research.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management.
Safeguarding
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
- On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
- Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
- Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice - fellowship or equivalent level experience.
Desirable
- Additional Higher qualification(s).
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Broad based experience within the specialty area.
- Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
- Experience of leading a team.
Desirable
- Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
Research and Scholarship
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
- Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
- Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
- Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way
Desirable
- Active participation in research.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
- Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
- Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Desirable
- Knowledge of risk management.
Safeguarding
Essential
- Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
- Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.
Other
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital/ Withybush General Hospital
Dolgwili Road/ Fishguard Road
Carmarthen/ Haverfordwest
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
