Job summary
A valuable opportunity is available for an experienced Speciality Doctor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology to join a supportive and well-established team. This is a permanent post, based at Glangwili General Hospital, in Carmarthen and travel to other sites for clinical duties is expected.
The role combines strong professional development with an appealing quality of life. Carmarthenshire is known for its beautiful coastline, rolling countryside, and affordable living, creating an ideal environment for a balanced and rewarding lifestyle.
The Health Board places a strong emphasis on teaching, research, quality improvement, and effective multidisciplinary collaboration.
Applicants must holdfull GMC registration
Main duties of the job
Supervision of all admissions to the Wards, Clinical investigation, diagnosis and treatment of all patients admitted to Obstetrics & Gynaecology Wards well as assisting the Consultants in running the Outpatient Clinics.
The post holder will participate in regular audit meetings and postgraduate teaching sessions held by the appropriate Consultants.
You will be required to work in close cooperation and liaison with colleagues both within and outside of the organisation, as appropriate, in multi professional and multidisciplinary team environments.
Maintaining a high standard of note-keeping
Communication with other staff. Presentations at weekly and clinical case conferences, carrying out audits and involvement in teaching junior staff and other professionals.
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, mentalhealthand 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:
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/fp100QsjygM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff whoare able tocommunicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirementsduring the course ofyour employment with us.
These are the current applicable pay scales; however, these may change upon implementation of the framework agreement for reform to the terms and conditions of service for resident doctors and dentists in Wales. Further details can be found atBMA+-+Framework+Agreement+Wales.
https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY
https://youtu.be/Xb5ksZWmXm8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ https://youtu.be/fp100QsjygM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I
Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management.
- oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- oAdditional clinical qualification(s).
- oEvidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Experience
Essential
- oShall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- oNHS Experience.
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner
- oFlexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
Person Specification
Clinical Governance
Essential
- oParticipation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of risk management.
- oKnowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- oFull GMC Registration and Licence to Practice.
- oValid Certified Advanced Life Support.
Desirable
- oAdditional clinical qualification(s).
- oEvidence of working towards membership of the Royal College.
Experience
Essential
- oShall have completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
- oAble to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
Desirable
- oNHS Experience.
- oAble to demonstrate evidence of leading a team.
Teaching
Essential
- oWillingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.
Desirable
- oEvidence of organising programmes and teaching medical students and resident doctors.
Other
Essential
- oAbility to travel between sites in a timely manner
- oFlexible approach to the needs of the service
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).
