Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a ST LAS Lower to join our forward thinking service. The successful appointee will join an expanding team of colleagues providing services across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board and Community settings around the area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to participate in a 1:9 Full Shift System which includes one week of nights per 9 week cycle with built in prospective cover. On Call duties take place in Princess of Wales Hospital only. Duties will comprise the assessment, monitoring, treatment and follow up of emergency patients under the supervision of the Consultant. This will include Labour Ward
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology aims to provide a complete programme of care to both emergency and elective patients, with triage and redirection of those patients more properly treated elsewhere.
The post holder will be required to participate in a 1:9 Full Shift System which includes one week of nights per 9 week cycle with built in prospective cover. On Call duties take place in Princess of Wales Hospital only and this is a 2B banding. Duties will comprise the assessment, monitoring, treatment and follow up of emergency patients under the supervision of the Consultant. This will include Labour Ward
The post holder will rotate to cover the planned leave commitments of the junior grade structure. In the event of unplanned emergency/sickness, the post holder may be requested to cover the duties of his/her colleagues.
The post holder may be required to undertake daytime clinical commitments on any site across the sites.
Participation in outpatient clinics follow up patients and preparation for and participation in operating lists in both day case and main theatres is also required. The following interests are currently undertaken or being developed within the LHB :
- Medical Disorders in Pregnancy
- Infertility
- Colposcopy - laser & loop
- Community Gynaecology (Menopause and Pregnancy Advisory Clinic, Termination of pregnancy, Family Planning)
- Obstetric USS + amniocentesis
- One stop clinic OP Hysteroscopy / TV scanning
- EPAU
- Urogynaecology
- Covering duties whilst colleagues are on leave will also lead to the post holder obtaining a wide range of experience within the specialty.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology aims to provide a complete programme of care to both emergency and elective patients, with triage and redirection of those patients more properly treated elsewhere.
The post holder will be required to participate in a 1:9 Full Shift System which includes one week of nights per 9 week cycle with built in prospective cover. On Call duties take place in Princess of Wales Hospital only and this is a 2B banding. Duties will comprise the assessment, monitoring, treatment and follow up of emergency patients under the supervision of the Consultant. This will include Labour Ward
The post holder will rotate to cover the planned leave commitments of the junior grade structure. In the event of unplanned emergency/sickness, the post holder may be requested to cover the duties of his/her colleagues.
The post holder may be required to undertake daytime clinical commitments on any site across the sites.
Participation in outpatient clinics follow up patients and preparation for and participation in operating lists in both day case and main theatres is also required. The following interests are currently undertaken or being developed within the LHB :
- Medical Disorders in Pregnancy
- Infertility
- Colposcopy - laser & loop
- Community Gynaecology (Menopause and Pregnancy Advisory Clinic, Termination of pregnancy, Family Planning)
- Obstetric USS + amniocentesis
- One stop clinic OP Hysteroscopy / TV scanning
- EPAU
- Urogynaecology
- Covering duties whilst colleagues are on leave will also lead to the post holder obtaining a wide range of experience within the specialty.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Adequate experience as 1st on call in approved Obstetrics and Gynaecology posts.
- Experience in initial assessment and management of different obstetrics and gynaecology conditions and emergencies.
- Minimum 2 years or equivalent postgraduate training two of which must be in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- Wide experience in the specialty.
- Other interest e.g. early pregnancy assessment
- Leadership skills, experience of multi-agency working
Clinical ability
Essential
- Able to keep good medical notes.
- Good written and communication skills
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to handle the initial measures of resuscitation and management of obstetrics and Gynaecology emergencies
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative and progressive approach to practice
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Proven ability to teach.
- Evidence of substantive continued professional development.
Desirable
- Commitment to undergraduate medical & midwifery teaching.
- Evidence of participation in multi- disciplinary training.
Audit
Essential
- Participate clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Presentation at Regional meetings.
- Formal research training.
Standards
Essential
- High ethical and professional standards.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of the value of integrated multidisciplinary working.
Research
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of research methodology.
Management Ability
Essential
- Commitment to effective departmental management.
Desirable
- Evidence of committee memberships.
Risk Management
Essential
- Understands the concept of Clinical Risk Management
- Able to compile evidence-based guidelines.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical incident investigations.
- Demonstrates awareness of Welsh Risk Pool standards.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to develop and monitor evidence based care and treatment managing non- compliance to ensure safe practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Adequate experience as 1st on call in approved Obstetrics and Gynaecology posts.
- Experience in initial assessment and management of different obstetrics and gynaecology conditions and emergencies.
- Minimum 2 years or equivalent postgraduate training two of which must be in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Desirable
- Wide experience in the specialty.
- Other interest e.g. early pregnancy assessment
- Leadership skills, experience of multi-agency working
Clinical ability
Essential
- Able to keep good medical notes.
- Good written and communication skills
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Able to handle the initial measures of resuscitation and management of obstetrics and Gynaecology emergencies
Desirable
- Evidence of innovative and progressive approach to practice
- Demonstrate the ability to lead a multi-disciplinary team
Teaching and Education
Essential
- Proven ability to teach.
- Evidence of substantive continued professional development.
Desirable
- Commitment to undergraduate medical & midwifery teaching.
- Evidence of participation in multi- disciplinary training.
Audit
Essential
- Participate clinical audit and quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Presentation at Regional meetings.
- Formal research training.
Standards
Essential
- High ethical and professional standards.
- Able to demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of the value of integrated multidisciplinary working.
Research
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of research methodology.
Management Ability
Essential
- Commitment to effective departmental management.
Desirable
- Evidence of committee memberships.
Risk Management
Essential
- Understands the concept of Clinical Risk Management
- Able to compile evidence-based guidelines.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in clinical incident investigations.
- Demonstrates awareness of Welsh Risk Pool standards.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Able to develop and monitor evidence based care and treatment managing non- compliance to ensure safe practice
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).
